Engagement Plan: Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education

This engagement plan outlines the collaborative and partnership approach with key stakeholders in the first phase of the Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education. It provides detail on how communication objectives will be met.It gives information on:Stakeholder Analysis for Phase One of the ReviewMembership of the Project BoardMembership of the Professional Stakeholder Reference Group

Project Initiation Document Phase One: Scoping Exercise within special schools

This Project Initiation Document outlines the purpose and plan of Phase One of the Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education.

Terms of Reference for Project: Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education

This is the Terms of Reference for the review of Allied Health Professional (AHP) support for children/young people with statements of special educational needs.It outlines expectations of the review and should be read in conjunction with the Project Initiation Document (PID) for Phase 1of the review, the Terms of Reference for the Project Board and the Engagement Plan for phase 1.

Terms of reference for Project Board: Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education

This is the Terms of Reference for the Project Board of the review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) support for children/young people with statements of special educational needs.It outlines the:Purpose of the Project BoardResponsibilities of the Project BoardMembership of the Project Board

Guiding Effective Drug Prevention

This document seeks to explore the nature of prevention work in the world of drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, it seeks to offer practical advice and support to those engaged in prevention work, and to give direction to those embarking on new prevention initiatives.It is a guide to what effective prevention means. The document is primarily for those working with young people; however, many of the principles also apply within an adult context.

Promoting positive mental health at work: a guide for employers

This booklet is one in a series aimed at promoting health in the workplace. It outlines to employers the importance of employees' mental health, good practice to support positive mental health at work, the legal requirements with regard to working environments and mental health, and key steps for action.�

See me, hear me, know me' guidelines

Guidelines to support the needs of Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in nursing, residential, and day care settings and those who live at home and receive domiciliary care.To see the press release linked to this publication click here.

Splenectomy wallet card

This wallet card is for patients who have no functioning spleen to carry with them. It allows the patient to record their personal details and immunisations and is a quick pointer to healthcare staff if the patient is taken ill.

Splenectomy patient leaflet

This leaflet is for patients who have no functioning spleen. It explains their condition and outlines some important information that patients with no functioning spleen need to know.�

Splenectomy factsheet for health professionals

This professional factsheet highlights the specific management required for patients who have an absent spleen or functional hyposplenism. given they are at increased risk of severe infection compared with the general population.�

Your life and your choices: plan ahead booklet

This booklet explains how you can plan ahead for your future care in Northern Ireland. It discusses creating a Lasting Power of Attorney, writing down how you'd like to be cared for using a Preferred Priorities for Care document and writing Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment. It also has information about making a will, organ and tissue donation, and funeral planning.Please note: This booklet only covers Northern Ireland. If you live in England, Scotland and Wales you should ask a healthcare or legal professional to give you information that's relevant to that country.If you'd like to order more than 25 copies, please email marketing@macmillan.org.ukTo view the booklet please click�here.

Nutritional guidelines and menu checklist for residential and nursing homes

Care home residents should receive a varied diet that meets their nutritional needs in appropriate surroundings.This booklet ensures residential and nursing home managers and care providers have access to guidelines that help them achieve the aims set out by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA), ie.�empowerment of, and positive engagement with, residents in all aspects of their care, including nutrition.It also provides practical nutrition advice and menu guidance.

AAA screening programme wallet card

This wallet card has been produced to help maximise awareness of the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme in Northern Ireland. It provides the website address of the screening programme - www.aaascreening.info - as well as email and telephone contact details for the screening programme office. A postal address is also included. The wallet cards will be distributed to eligible men through the following channels, among others: public events, eg talks with men's groups, Farm Families Health Checks programme;health information stands in shopping centres, supermarkets etc;GP practices;pharmacies. �

PHA Annual report and accounts 2013-2014

The Public Health Agency Annual report 2013-2014 provides background information about the PHA, highlights the achievements during the�2013-2014 financial year and provides an overview of work undertaken in priority areas�within each directorate�of�the organisation.The�full financial accounts are included in this report as is�information on members of the PHA board.Click here for the PDF: PHA Annual report and accounts for year ended 31 March 2014

Clinical research: how to be involved

The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) undertakes research in a range of medical fields, which have recently been expanded to include mental health. The NICRN is part of a UK-wide initiative to provide opportunities for patients and clinicians to participate in high-quality clinical research.This suite of leaflets provides both the public and clinical researchers with an introduction to the work of the NICRN. They provide an overview of the NICRN's goals and highlight what the network can offer to patients, carers and researchers. Each leaflet includes specific details on the NICRN's work in that area and reasons why clinical research plays such a vital role in improving the delivery of health and social care