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National Diet and Nutrition Survey: assessment of dietary sodium in adults (19 to 64 years) in England, 2014
No full textThere is an established relationship between salt intake and risk of high blood pressure (BP). High blood pressure (hypertension) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and scientific evidence shows that a high salt intake can contribute to the development of elevated blood pressure.
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) recommend a target reduction in the average salt intake of the population to no more than 6g per day. This figure has been adopted by the UK government as the recommended maximum salt intake for adults and children aged 11 years and over. Following publication of the SACN report in 2003, the government began a programme of reformulation work with the food industry aimed at reducing the salt content of processed food products. Voluntary salt reduction targets were first set in 2006, and subsequently in 2009, 2011 and 2014, for a range of food categories that contribute the most to the population’s salt intakes. Population representative urinary sodium data were collected in England in 2005-06, 2008 (UK), 2011 and 2014.
In the latest survey assessment, estimated salt intake of adults aged 19 to 64 years in England was assessed from 24-hour urinary sodium excretion of 689 adults, selected to be representative of this section of the population. Estimated salt intake was calculated using the equation 17.1mmol of sodium = 1g of salt and assumes all sodium was derived from salt. The data were validated as representing daily intake by checking completeness of the urine collections by the para-amino benzoic acid (PABA) method. Urine samples were collected over five months (May to September) in 2014, concurrently with a similar survey in Scotland.
This report presents the results for the latest survey assessment (2014) and a new analysis of the trend in estimated salt intake over time. The trend analysis is based on data for urinary sodium excretion from this survey and previous sodium surveys (including data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (NDNS RP) Years 1 to 5) carried out in England over the last ten years, between 2005-06 and 2014. This data has been adjusted to take account of biases resulting from differences between surveys in laboratory analytical methods used for sodium. The analysis provides a revised assessment of the trend in estimated salt intake over time. The trend analysis in this report supersedes the trend analysis published in the report of the 2011 England urinary sodium survey
Values in Nursing and Midwifery
No full text26.2.2016
What is the Values Initiative? The Values Initiative is a process to consult on, identify, agree and commit to a set of nursing and midwifery values that underpin practice in Ireland. The Initiative is led by the Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, in partnership with the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) HSE, and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
The purpose, rationale, context, and outcomes of the project are set out in the Concept Note.
Regional Consultations on Values in Nursing and Midwifery Consultation with nurses and midwives is central to this initiative and a series of meetings have been organised around the country during the first part of this year.
These will be interactive sessions which will:
See invitation for more information on when and where such consultations will be held.
Join the conversation There are many other ways to engage with this initiative
Reporting obligations under the Tobacco Products Directive No. 2014/40/EU
No full text8.3.2016
Notice to Industry - March 2016
Under Articles 5 and 20 of Directive 2014/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014[1], on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products and repealing Directive 2001/37/EC, manufacturers and importers of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and refill containers are required to submit information on their products including information on ingredients, emissions and toxicological data to competent authorities of the Member States in which they place/intend to place these products on the market.
Further details on the requirements, as well as how this information should be submitted to the competent authorities are set out in two Implementing Decisions:
To facilitate the submission of the required information, the EU Commission is currently developing an EU common entry gate (EU-CEG), an IT tool to ensure uniform application of the reporting and notification obligations.
In order to be in a position to submit information via the EU-CEG, manufacturers and importers of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and refill containers are required to create an account to use the EU-CEG and apply for a Submitter ID number.
Further details on the EU-CEG and the submission process are available on the EU Commission website.
Please ensure that the necessary arrangements are put in place to ensure compliance with the legislation. If you have any queries please email them to [email protected].
Further notices in relation to other requirements under the Tobacco Products Directive will issue in due course.
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[1] OJ L 127, 29.04.2014, p.
Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 - Retailers Guidance
No full textFrom 6th April 2016, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) is commencing new legislation under the Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014. The Act aims to reduce smoking prevalence among children and young people by restricting their access to tobacco products
Guidance for voluntary sector funding applications and reporting requirements
No full textCircular HSS (OSS Training) 1/201
The Firefighters Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 - Consultation Response Report
No full textThe Department ran a targeted consultation from 30 November to 18 December 2015 on draft regulations entitled the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. The purpose of these draft regulations is to introduce a consequential amendment resulting from the abolition of “contracting–out” from 6 April 2016. The Consultation Response Report is now available
DoH CoPE Responsibility for Estates Related Procurement
No full textDoH CoPE Responsibility for Estates Related Procurement
A Workforce Plan for Nursing and Midwifery in Northern Ireland 2015-2025
No full textThe Workforce Plan for Nursing and Midwifery sets out proposed education and training commissions for the period 2015 to 2025, it explains the context and processes on which these decisions have been made and highlights the challenges which need to be addressed to ensure a nursing and midwifery workforce for the next 10 years
Equality Screening Report - Quarter 4
No full textThe purpose of publishing the screening outcomes report is to ensure that stakeholders are aware of any final decisions in relation to completed screenings
Independent Review of the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI)
No full textProfessor Alexis Jay was commissioned by the Department to undertake a comprehensive Review of the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland. Â