The Public Health Agency commissioned Social MarketResearch (www.socialmarketresearch.co.uk) to undertake an evaluation of the ‘One StopShop’ (OSS) Programme. These reports present the outcomes from this evaluations as well as points for consideration to support the further development of the programme.

Stop smoking in Stoptober!

Physical activity is a public health priority, but it's hard to fit it into a busy working day. Taking the stairs is a simple, easy an effective way to incorporate physical activity into your working day and is associated with many health benefits.

The PHA's Staff Health and Wellbeing Working Group developed a multicomponent intervention package, including Point of Decision (POD) prompts and signposting with 'footprints', to encourage its staff to use the stairs rather than the lift. Evaluation found stair use increased by 82% after the intervention.

S.aureus surveillance report quarter April-June 2017

 

C.difficile surveillance report quarter April-June 2017

 

The below documents are:

This revised leaflet for HSC staff highlights how important it is for staff to get their free flu vaccine this winter.

This leaflet provides information on 10 common signs of dementia and supports the ‘Still Me’ dementia public information campaign.

 

 

Healthy breaks evaluation: Attitudes towards healthy breaks schemes in primary and pre-school/nursery settings in Northern Ireland – Views from principals, group leaders and parents.

Information for healthcare professionals about the inclusion of hepatitis B vaccine in the new hexavalent combination vaccine, given in the routine immunisation programme.