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During Dying Matters Awareness Week (8-14 May) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Department of Health (DoH) are urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly about their wishes regarding...

This Sun Awareness Week (1-7 May), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging everyone to be UV aware and to follow our top tips on getting the...

The BSO and nine partner HSC organisations are currently consulting on their draft Equality and Disability Action Plans 2023-2028.

With about 1 in 20 people developing bowel cancer in their lifetime, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how being alert to the possible symptoms and taking part in screening could help...

Knowledge, Perceptions and Behaviours of Young People towards E-cigarettes/Vaping Survey

A new campaign focussing on the importance of looking after your eyesight and the benefits of regular eye checks has been launched in pharmacies across Northern Ireland.

‘Look after your eyes’ is...

The COVID-19 spring booster programme is set to begin on Wednesday 12 April. The spring booster vaccine will help to prolong protection already received from initial COVID vaccinations, ahead of any...

A new model of care which will improve maternity services for women and babies in Northern Ireland is being launched.

The new model, which will see women receive support from the same midwifery team...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has welcomed the latest figures released 8 March, for organ donation in Northern Ireland. They reveal that there are now over one million (1,007,382) people in Northern...

A service that allows women and girls aged 16 and over to order their contraception online and get it delivered discreetly to their door is now fully operational across Northern Ireland following a...