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Mental health training opportunities for churches
22 October 2015
Members of the clergy and those who work in churches in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take up training opportunities in faith and mental health and pastoral support. The partnership group...
PHA statement on the consultation on the future of the Lifeline service
15 October 2015
The Lifeline crisis response service is highly valued by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and is a key priority as it provides essential support to people at a time when they are at their most...
Raise a hand for hygiene on Global Handwashing Day
15 October 2015
Good hand hygiene will help reduce the risk of spreading winter viruses so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the importance of washing their hands on Global Handwashing Day 2015...
Mind your head this World Mental Health Day
09 October 2015
The Public Health Agency is taking the opportunity on this year’s World Mental Health Day (10 October) to encourage people to think about taking small steps to improve their mental health.
Fiona...
Cancer patients have their say on services in Northern Ireland
09 October 2015
The Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care Board (HSC Board) and Macmillan Cancer Support are today publishing the findings of the first report into the care received by cancer patients in...
Packs give best start to those in new homes
07 October 2015
People who have moved into a new tenancy after a period of homelessness are benefitting from a Public Health Agency ‘Home Starter Pack’ scheme which provides essential hygiene and toiletry items as...
Stop smoking in Stoptober!
06 October 2015
Stoptober is back and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is supporting the campaign by urging all smokers in Northern Ireland to take part and quit for good.
Smoking is the single greatest cause of...
Flu vaccine available for those ‘at risk’
05 October 2015
The seasonal flu vaccination programme for 2015/16 is under way with ‘at risk’ people being urged to get the vaccine.
GPs across Northern Ireland will be inviting people over 65, pregnant women and...
Get active during Walk to School Month
30 September 2015
October is celebrated as International Walk to School Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents to do the school run on foot and start to feel the benefits for both them and...
New breast cancer campaign: be aware, get checked early
30 September 2015
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in Northern Ireland, but it is also one of the most treatable, particularly when detected early. However, many women don’t know what to look...
Shingles vaccine available for 70 and 78 year olds
24 September 2015
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all people aged 70 and 78 years old that they are eligible to receive the shingles vaccine.
The vaccine will help protect them against this common and...
