Welcome
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.
Directorates
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.
Public Health
- Health Protection
- Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement
- Service Development and Screening
- HSC Research and Development
Nursing and Allied Health Professions
- Nursing
- Allied Health Professions and Personal and Public Involvement
- Centre for Connected Health
- HSC Safety Forum
Operations
Latest
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Northern Ireland Breast Screening Programme: information for women diagnosed with breast cancer between screening appointments
- PublicationThis flyer for women diagnosed with breast cancer between screening appointments. It contains important information about screening results and cancer. -
Breast screening: satisfactory test results - what now?
- PublicationThis leaflet is used to support the Northern Ireland Breast Screening Programme. It is issued to women who receive a normal result after being recalled for further tests at a breast assessment clinic. -
Breast screening: an easy guide about a health test for women aged 50 and over
- PublicationThis leaflet offers a guide to breast screening for people with a learning disability. It explains what breast cancer is, highlights the risks and benefits of breast screening, and describes the process of being screened.It also outlines how to check