Cases of infections of #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence.

There have been 769 confirmed cases of whooping cough (pertussis) so far this year in Northern Ireland. Read more pha.site/Whooping24

#pertussis #pregnantwomen

Some fascinating discussion around the Care in Practice framework - which will have a transformative impact on social care - you can view the framework here. ow.ly/ooue50RAcLT

#yes2socialcare #socialcare #careinpractice #choosesocialcare

Developing and retaining the workforce and social care roles are on today’s agenda at the Social Care Managers’ Forum. Fantastic turnout with all seats taken
#yes2socialcare #socialcare #staffretention

We’re all set this morning for the first Social Care Manager Forum in Portadown. There’s a packed agenda for today.
#Yes2SocialCare #ChooseSocialCare

Join the Social Care Council for this Lunchtime Seminar detailing the views of social workers regarding their current ICT systems.
This seminar is free - just click to reserve your place. niscc.info/events/lunchti…

#LunchtimeSeminar #Yes2SocialWork #SocialWorkNorthernIreland

#Measles #MMR
🔴Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears. The MMR vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected.
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Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses. 🦠💉

Make sure you and your child are up to date and book any catch-up appointments.

#pertussis

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#WorldImmunisationWeek (24 to 30 April)
In Northern Ireland everyone at some point in their lifetime will be eligible for free vaccination.
nidirect.gov.uk/immunisation-a…

Such an informative episode! It was great to have everyone join us and the episode will be released soon. In the meantime anyone can catch up with our previous episodes here - niscc.info/care-to-chat-p…

We had a fascinating morning The Sound House NI recording Northern Ireland Social Care Council 'Care to Chat' podcast in the capable hands of Wendy Austin MBE. Looking forward to hearing the finished product when the series goes out later in the year!

Join us on June 24th for our next Lunchtime Seminar. Safer and Effective Staffing in Social Work Research and Policy Development Project.
Lunchtime Seminars are free and open to anyone - for full details and to reserve your place just click here - bit.ly/4a5FLrW

Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses. 🦠💉

Make sure you and your child are up to date and book any catch-up appointments.

nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/who…

Some wonderful advice for new social workers there!

#WorldImmunisationWeek (24 to 30 April)
In Northern Ireland everyone at some point in their lifetime will be eligible for free vaccination.
nidirect.gov.uk/immunisation-a…

Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses. 🦠💉

Make sure you and your child are up to date and book any catch-up appointments.

nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/who…

Check out our Good Continence Care resource to learn how social care workers can play an important role in ensuring good outcomes for people they are supporting within the community.

#LearningZone #ContinenceCare #SocialCare #Support #Yes2SocialCare

A very busy evening in #teamSHSCT engaging with our final year students! Thank you to everyone for attending, it was a wonderful, inspiring evening of opportunity Southern Trust Department of Health Northern Ireland Social Care Council #Yes2SocialWork #SocialWorkNI #Recruitment Brenda Horgan Sean Falls

#springbooster
In Northern Ireland you will be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine from 15 April 2024 if you are eligible.
Find out more at nidirect.gov.uk/covidvaccine
#COVID19

Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses. 🦠💉

Make sure you and your child are up to date and book any catch-up appointments.

nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/who…