Keep calm and protect your skin - poster and factsheet

This poster and factsheet provide guidance on protecting your skin from damage which can be caused by wearing a respirator mask. It has been distributed electronically to the Tissue Viability teams in the Trusts.

 

Parents of infants urged to look after their own wellbeing

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents to be kind to themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in turn they will be helping to protect their infant’s mental health. Infant mental health is the term used to describe the capacity of a child, during the first three years of life. It is the capacity to: form close relationships; recognise and express emotions; and explore and learn about their environment. Deirdre McAliskey, from National Children’s Bureau in Northern Ireland, said: “During pregnancy and infancy, it is obvious how physically reliant babies are on their parents and

Eating, drinking and swallowing during COVID-19 - Advice for staff in care homes

Developed by Speech and Language Therapists, this document offers advice for care home staff to support residents with COVID-19, who may have trouble with eating, drinking and swallowing.

Communicating with your client during COVID-19

This document was developed by Speech and Language Therapists for care home staff to help communication with clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Be part of improving health and social care

This leaflet explains how research contributes to improving health and social care, and outlines different ways that the public can get involved. A poster to promote participation in research is also available to download.

Mental health and emotional support is available during pandemic

Everyone’s mental health and emotional wellbeing remains a key priority for Health and Social Care and our partners in the community, voluntary and independent sector during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Health and Social Care (HSC) mental health services are safe and accessible for anyone who needs them across all HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland. During Mental Health awareness week (18-24 th May), the HSC system and key partners are reminding everyone that looking after your mental health and emotional wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical health, particularly at
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