COVID-19: What is the situation in Northern Ireland?

What is the situation in Northern Ireland? From Sunday 19 April the Department of Health will be releasing the daily statistics on coronavirus (COVID-19) which will be available at www.health-ni.gov.uk The daily update from the Department of Health replaces the Daily Bulletin published by the PHA up to 19 April 2020. The Public Health Agency COVID-19 advice page can be found here. Previous surveillance reports can be found here. Information sources As this situation is rapidly changing the most up-to-date guidance can be found on the Public Health England website: www.gov.uk/government

SPPG/PHA Safety and Quality Annual Learning Report, April 2024 - March 2025

This report captures the lessons we have learned during this reporting period from those safety and
quality processes where, the Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) and Public Health Agency (PHA) have a regional oversight role.

SPPG/PHA Safety and Quality Annual Learning Report April 2024 - March 2025, EDITION 22

Free support on offer to help make 2026 the year you quit

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make quitting smoking their New Year’s resolution and to take a positive step towards better health. The agency funds a range of free stop smoking support services to help people on their quit journey. Colette Rogers, Strategic Lead for Tobacco Control at the PHA, said: “The beginning of a new year provides a brilliant opportunity to make a fresh start and to quit smoking. It’s one of the best things you can do to improve your health and protect people around you from harmful second-hand smoke. Quitting will also save you money, which

Festive routines may change, safe sleep shouldn’t: PHA advice for parents

As temperatures drop and routines change during the festive period, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents and guardians that following safer sleep advice is essential to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. Emily Roberts, Director of Nursing at the Public Health Agency, said: "The festive period can bring extra challenges – colder weather, busier homes and alternative sleeping arrangements. While it’s natural to want to keep your baby warm and comfortable, it’s important to remember safe sleeping advice. Adding extra blankets or sharing a bed for warmth can increase risks.

Immunisation for babies up to a year old

This leaflet describes the vaccines given to babies up to a year old and includes the complete routine childhood immunisation schedule from January 2026. 

This leaflet describes the vaccines given to babies up to a year old and includes the complete routine childhood immunisation schedule from January 2026. 

Immunisation for children aged 18 months

This leaflet is for parents of children due their vaccines aged 18 months and includes information on the complete childhod immunisation schedule from January 2026.

This leaflet is for parents of children due their vaccines aged 18 months and includes information on the complete childhod immunisation schedule from January 2026.

A visual guide to vaccines

This poster is a visual guide to vaccines used in the childhood immunisation programme in Northern Ireland from January 2026 aimed at healthcare professionals.

This poster is a visual guide to vaccines used in the childhood immunisation programme in Northern Ireland from January 2026 aimed at healthcare professionals.

The complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026 for healthcare professionals

This factsheet for healthcare professionals summarises the complete childhood immunisation schedule in Northern Ireland from January 2026.

This factsheet for healthcare professionals summarises the complete routine immunisation schedule in Northern Ireland from 1 July 2025. 

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