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We plan and oversee the delivery of health and social care services for the people of Northern Ireland. X is monitored 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
- Joan, a Service User, talks positively about the benefits of 5 Moments for Medication Safety and its importance for patients, families, and carers to use with the support from health professionals. #MedSafetyWeek The ‘5 Moments for Medication Safety’ are the key moments where
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This winter's flu vaccine remains our best protection against all strains of flu. For all those eligible, please take up the offer of your vaccine when offered. Protect yourself and help us to help you. 🔗Flu activity has risen unusually early this season, driven by a new subclade. On the bright side, our data shows that this year's vaccines offer good protection against the virus - to both children and adults. Find out more in our new blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/11/how…
nidirect.gov.ukFlu vaccineFlu occurs every year, usually in the winter. Sometimes flu can lead to serious illnesses or make existing conditions worse. The best way to protect yourself is to get the free seasonal flu vaccine... - Health and Social Care Northern Ireland reposted💊 Addiction can affect anyone ⚠️ Warning signs of painkiller addiction: needing medicine for longer periods, higher doses, or feeling unwell when you stop taking them. 🗣️ Contact your community or practice pharmacist, or GP for support. 👉 More info: t.ly/BDA99
- Painkiller addiction can affect anyone. Warning signs of painkiller addiction include: needing medicine for longer periods, in higher doses, or feeling unwell when you stop taking them. If you're concerned about becoming dependent on combination painkillers, speak to your
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Yellow warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…
- 5 Moments for Medication Safety. Moment 3- Adding a Medication, Service. User Margaret talks about how the toolkit has helped her understand the implications of adding new medications. It will also encourage her to consider other medication she may be taking, and what she they
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Stay well this winter and help stop the spread😷🦠 📌Take common sense steps to reduce the spread of flu and other similar illnesses by exercising good respiratory and hand hygiene and staying away from others if you have symptoms. #StayWell
- 5 Moments for Medication Safety - Moment 2. Taking a Medication, Pharmacist Aine believes the toolkit encourages a patient to properly take their medication as prescribed. #medsafetyweek It will encourage patients to review when they should take this medication and how much
00:00 - 5 Moments for Medication Safety - Moment 1, Starting a Medication, Service User Niall explains how the toolkit has helped him to ask the right questions about his medication, including its purpose, potential side effects, and interactions with other medications. #MedSafetyWeek
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In the early stages, pancreatic cancer can be difficult to diagnose. Know the signs and symptoms to look out for: nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/pan… @publichealthni @healthdpt @HSC_NI #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
- Andrew, a Community Pharmacist, highlights how the ‘5 moments for medication safety’ patient tool, with the easy to remember acronym “STARS” which stands for Starting, Taking, Adding, Reviewing or Stopping a medicine, can support you in staying on track with your treatment.
00:00 - Health and Social Care Northern Ireland reposted💊 The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer has welcomed the launch of the "5 Moments for Medication Safety" toolkit Professor @cathyharrison00 said "medication safety needs to be a priority for everyone". 🔗 t.ly/2MY6S
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