Skip to main content

Swine Flu

Information for Health and Social Care Service providers

Health and Social Care providers can find the most up to date guidance and information at the DHSSPS website. 

Further information is also available at Guidance for HSC/Professional Staff.

It is important that you visit these pages daily as the information is updated regularly as the situation develops (Latest Update: 6 November 2009).

In addition you may wish to view the Northern Ireland Contingency Plan for Health Response for an Influenza Pandemic, and its supporting guidance information.  This information can be accessed here.

file iconRQIA Pandemic flu contingency plan, October 2009 (109.15 kb)

Useful information for all independent health and social care providers

file iconPublic Health Agency Swine Flu Update, 23 October 2009 (1,063.24 kb)
file iconManaging Swine Flu (H1N1) - Q&A, October 2009 (54.16 kb)
file iconHSS MD 49 2009 assessment Follow up and vaccination of patients (339.27 kb)
The regional preparedness for a swine flu pandemic Programme Board, chaired by the Chief Medical Officer, held a workshop on 17 September 2009. Details of the workshop programme and presentations, and the Pandemic Influenza Bulletin can be accessed here.

A series of useful documents can be accessed below:

file iconPersonal Protective Equipment Interim Arrangements, October 2009 (160.14 kb)
file iconLaunch date for Swine Flu Vaccine, October 2009 (342.28 kb)
file iconLatest update on pandemic (swine) flu vaccination programme (394.92 kb)
file iconSwine flu Q&A for service providers (57.83 kb)
file iconInfluenza (a) H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information Update including Anaphylaxis Training Arrangements (270.28 kb)
file iconA/H1N1_Pandemic_Influenza_(Swine_Flu)_ in_NI_Further_update-28_July_2009 (316.44 kb)
file iconPreparation for Pandemic Flu - Letter from Chief Medical Officer - 30 June 2009 (244.47 kb)
file iconRoyal College of Physicians - Preparations for pandemic influenza - June 2009 (210.75 kb)
file iconPandemic_Influenza_(A)_ H1N1_ Outbreak_2009_-_Information_Update (91.16 kb)
file iconPandemic_Influenza_(A)_H1N1_2009_Communication_Flow_-_Independent_Sector (63.92 kb)

For useful training resources, please visit the link below:

NIPEC_pandemic_flu_Education_issues

Useful information for Nursing and Residential Care Home providers

file iconNursing and Residential Home Guidance for managing Swine Flu (H1N1), October 2009 (271.73 kb)
file iconGuidance for Managing Swine Flu (H1N1), June 2009 (180.00 kb)

Useful information for Domiciliary Care providers

file iconGuidance for managing swine flu (H1N1), October 2009 (257.69 kb)
file iconInfection Control Guidelines - Domiciliary Care, April 2009 (467.89 kb)
file iconInfection Control Guidelines for Community Settings, February 2007 (710.29 kb)

General Information

For up-to-date information on Swine Flu, please visit the links below:

Public_Information_on_Swine_Flu

Swine_Flu_Questions_and_Answers

Swine_Flu_information_leaflet-alternative_formats

You may also wish to contact the Swine Flu Helpline on:

0800 0514 142

A public information leaflet is also available here:

file iconImportant Information About Swine Flu (118.07 kb)
file iconSwine Flu Treatment Phase - Additional Information and Guidance (0 kb)
file iconHandy Guide to Personal Protective Equipment - Guidance for HSC Trust staff (65.76 kb)
Service provider directory
View our Register
List of registered services available here. Map and Inspection Reports coming soon. Feedback and complaints
Tell us what you think
Give us your feedback here Freedom of Information
Click here for useful information about RQIA.
RQIA is a transparent and open organisation and publishes a range of information you may find helpful.
In focus
Infection Control
Visit our Infection Control pages for practical guidance on infection prevention and control, including Swine Flu.