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

This report provides an overview of performance of the antenatal screening programme in Northern Ireland 2018-2020.  Northern Ireland Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) programme report April 2018 - March 2020

Northern Ireland Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) programme report, April 2020 – March 2021.

The Self-Harm Registry collects data from hospital Emergency Departments across Northern Ireland in relation to attendances due to self-harm and/or thoughts of self-harm/suicide. 

Hospitality Ulster supports ‘Talking Really Helps’ mental health campaign

Hospitality Ulster is proud to announce its support for the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) ‘Talking Really Helps’ campaign, an initiative designed to encourage open conversations about mental health and promote Lifeline – Northern Ireland’s 24/7 crisis response helpline. As part of the partnership, Hospitality Ulster is distributing packs to hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland containing posters, tent cards for tables and vinyl window and mirror stickers signposting staff and customers to Lifeline. The ‘Talking Really Helps’ campaign encourages anyone experiencing anxiety, distress, or

Respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) can cause pneumonia and other serious illnesses, but having your free RSV vaccine can help protect you.

People aged 75 years and older, residents in a care home and those aged 6 months and older with a weakened immune system will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring.

Pharmacy campaign urges people to ‘Be UV aware’

A new campaign focusing on encouraging sun safe behaviours and raising awareness of the health impacts of over-exposure to UV radiation has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland. ‘Care in the Sun’ is running throughout April and May as part of the Living Well service. Living Well is offered in 500 pharmacies across Northern Ireland and provides information and advice on public health issues. It is delivered in partnership by the Public Health Agency (PHA), Community Pharmacy NI (CPNI), and the Department of Health (DoH). Frances Dowds, Health Improvement Manager at the