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This leaflet provides information on further investigations participants may require, including colonoscopy.

The Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Programme introduced quantitative faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) as the primary bowel cancer screening test in January 2021. Quantitative FIT is more sensitive than the existing test.

This flowchart for healthcare professionals shows the protocol for babies in neonatal or special care baby units from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Northern Ireland. There is also a flowchart for well babies.

This flowchart for healthcare professionals shows the well baby protocol from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Northern Ireland. There is also a flowchart for babies in the NNU (neonatal unit) or special baby

This report summarises data that is collected on the operation of the Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Service (NSES). Each report relates to a twelve-month period. 

This guidance document has been developed to help Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals understand their role and responsibilities around the issue of Non-Therapeutic Male Circumcision (NTMC) for male children up to the age of 18

This log book is provided for use in schools with children or young people who have Type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump. 

This log book is provided for use in schools with children and young people who have Type 1 diabetes and receive insulin injections. 

This A5 leaflet provides information on the organ donation law change which came into effect on 1 June 2023. It provides information on what the law change will mean and the choices you have.

This factsheet discusses Legionnaires’ disease, an infection that can cause pneumonia. You can get this infection by inhaling droplets from contaminated water sources like air conditioning or hot tubs.

This leaflet highlights the importance of looking after your mental health and encourages people to take the five steps to wellbeing.

This leaflet is for pregnant women who have been diagnosed with syphilis. It provides information on the care pathway for these women, including referral to GUM, treatment and long-term protection for the baby.

This guide helps managers support staff after the sudden death of a client or service user, through suspected suicide or substance use.

This leaflet provides information about cervical screening and the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme.

Annual quality reports are a recommendation of the Department of Health in line with the implementation of the Q2020 Strategy - Quality 2020.

This report covers the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.

These reports show the supply and use of naloxone to reverse an overdose as part of the PHA's Take Home Naloxone programme.

This leaflet encourages people to take health professional advice on the use of antibiotics.

This booklet provides new safety information on the preparation and storage of infant formula milk and is aimed at minimising the risk of infection from bacteria that may sometimes be present in the milk powder.

This leaflet gives partners information on the benefits of breastfeeding for their baby. It highlights the importance of their support in helping their partner to continue to breastfeed.

This book presents the reasons why mothers and babies benefit from breastfeeding and explains how to breastfeed successfully. 

This leaflet is for grandparents who want to support their daughter or son’s partner in their decision to breastfeed. It answers any questions or concerns they may have and describes what support they can offer.  

This leaflet aims to encourage breastfeeding mothers to continue breastfeeding after they have returned to work.

The 2025 revised Nutritional Standards align with the Eatwell Guide, government dietary recommendations and the latest requirements for food safety and allergen management.

From September 2024, pregnant women can get vaccinated to help protect their babies from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a virus that affects the lungs and can be very serious for young babies.

Women will be offered the vaccine at their antenatal appointment around 28 weeks.

A large print accessible Word version of this leaflet is available below.

The Public Health Agency has published a new evidence review, delivered by the National Children’s Bureau, exploring the wide-ranging implications of Covid-19 restrictions for children and young people across Northern Ireland.