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Derry teacher Miss Fox knows the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes

Caolan O’Neill, 6, from Derry was diagnosedwith type 1 diabetes last year, after his teacher noticed he was going to the toilet a lot.

Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented and occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin. It is the most common type of diabetes in children and young adults.

Women encouraged to take up life-saving cervical screening when invited

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is taking the opportunity during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week to highlight the importance of women taking up the invitation to have cervical screening.

Statistics show that between 2013 and 2017, there was an average of 83 women diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Northern Ireland.

Dr Damien Bennett, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the PHA, said: “Between 2013-2017 there were around 21 deaths from cervical cancer each year in Northern Ireland. It is therefore important for women to accept their invitation for the screening test – it could save your life.

Top tips on getting fit and losing excess weight in 2020

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is taking the opportunity during Obesity Awareness Week to offer top tips on healthier eating and becoming more active.

The Health Survey (NI) 2017/18 shows 64% of adults were either overweight (37%) or obese (27%).

Caroline Bloomfield, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Senior Manager at the PHA, said: “At this time of the year, following Christmas, many people will be looking at how they can become healthier and fitter, how they can lose a bit of weight and get more active.

Relationships and sexuality education in the community: what do we need to do next?

The switchboard number for the PHA’s Headquarters at Linenhall Street, Belfast has changed to 0300 555 0114. Click here for more information.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) was established in April 2009 as part of the reforms to Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. We are the major regional organisation for health protection and health and social wellbeing improvement. Our role also commits us to addressing the causes and associated inequalities of preventable ill-health and lack of wellbeing. We are a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional body with a strong regional and local presence.

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In fulfilling our mandate to protect public health, improve public health and social wellbeing, and reduce inequalities in health and social wellbeing, the PHA works within an operational framework of three areas: Public Health, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, and Operations. Our corporate and business plans reflect these arrangements and our purpose as an organisation.

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Derry teacher Miss Fox knows the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 - News
Caolan O’Neill, 6, from Derry was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year, after his teacher noticed he was going to the toilet a lot.
Women encouraged to take up life-saving cervical screening when invited
Monday, 20 January 2020 - News
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is taking the opportunity during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week to highlight the importance of women taking up the invitation to have cervical screening.
Top tips on getting fit and losing excess weight in 2020
Monday, 13 January 2020 - News
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is taking the opportunity during Obesity Awareness Week to offer top tips on healthier eating and becoming more active.
Quality Standards for Services Promoting Mental and Emotional Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention
Monday, 13 January 2020 - Publication
These standards will apply to all organisations providing mental and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention services which are funded by the PHA.