Many agricultural health initiatives were on the agenda aiming to address cancer risk, pre hospital care and stress caused by emerging animal health risks.
The group also welcomed farmer and Alzheimer's UK ambassador, Mr Steven Kennedy from Fermanagh who attended to tell his story of living with dementia which will inspire upcoming work.
NIARHF thank everyone in agriculture for continuing to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis.
Sepsis is life threatening condition which arises in response to an infection. The signs to spot include mottled skin, slurred speech or confusion, extreme shivering or muscle pain, passing no urine (in a day), breathlessness or a sense of impending doom. Always seek urgent medical advice trust your instincts.
If anyone would like resources, which have been co-designed with the UK Sepsis Trust please contact the group Secretariat Pamela ([email protected]).
NIARHF thank Ian Buchanan for hosting the meeting, leading the farm walk and sharing his insights into sustainable farming and succession planning for health.
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Amy Ritchie, student nurse, QUB Rural Health and YFCU Wellbeing committee representative enjoying farm walk after the meeting. Photo: freelance