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The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are currently working on the development of the Commissioning Plan for 2015-16. This plan sets out the key areas where money will...

A public engagement programme is underway inviting patients, carers and families to share their experiences of care to help improve services for people with non-curable and serious illnesses.
During...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has produced a video to explain how bowel cancer screening works to encourage more people to avail of the simple home test which can help detect the illness.

Dr Declan...

The Regional Service User Network (RSUN), with support from Council for the Homeless Northern Ireland (CHNI) and the Public Health Agency (PHA), hosted a conference yesterday [Thursday 26 March] to...

The clocks spring forward this weekend which will give us the chance to get active in the brighter evenings and start getting more active.
There are many ways to kick-start your journey to better...

A project that distributes surplus food to charities and voluntary organisations is having a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged groups.
Council for the Homeless NI (CHNI)...

Tuberculosis (TB) has increased in Northern Ireland in recent years. Ahead of World TB Day on 24 March, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has released the latest figures which show that in 2014 in...

A year ago, Lisburn mum of three Amanda Portis was unemployed and facing some difficulties with her children. That was until she discovered an innovative parenting support programme to help her and...

Many children and adults consume more salt than is recommended for good health. This year as part of Salt Awareness Week (16-22 March), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is drawing attention to the salt...

On Friday 20 March a solar eclipse will take place, blocking out about 90% of the sun, putting much of the UK into the shadows. For many, this will be the first time they have witnessed such a...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to keep an eye on their alcohol intake ahead of St Patrick’s Day, emphasising the dangers of binge drinking and the effects that excess alcohol can have...

A stunning exhibition of contemporary artwork by older people opened this week at the Ulster Hall in Belfast.
‘In Full Bloom’ showcases art by older people from throughout Northern Ireland who have had...