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The Public Health Agency (PHA) this week launched the new Nutrition Guidelines for Care Homes designed to strengthen the standard of care in Northern Ireland. The guidance promotes a ‘food first’...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about mpox and to get vaccinated if eligible, following an increase in cases in Northern Ireland and ahead of the summer...

There are a number of simple steps that will help protect against the sun’s harmful rays. Help protect your skin when the UV index is 3 or more by following this guidance:

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about mpox and to get vaccinated if eligible, following an increase in cases in Northern Ireland and ahead of the summer...

“Knowing the health risks of the country you’re travelling to is a good place to start, but also think about the environment you’ll be in, such as potential animal contact, risk of insect bites and...

This Men’s Health Week (15-21 June) the Carrick and District Pool League has teamed up with the Public Health Agency (PHA) to help shine a light on an important message for mental health – that...

With almost half of drinkers (46%) drinking most of their alcohol at home, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take a moment to think about what exactly they’re pouring and the...

We are deeply concerned and appalled at the violence which we are witnessing in our communities.

It is completely unacceptable that our international staff, who provide an invaluable service, should be...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance early relationships play in shaping babies’ mental health, development and future wellbeing this Infant Mental Health Awareness Week...

When Cáoileánn Conway picked up her phone and called Lifeline in the early hours of the morning, she didn’t know what to say – she just knew she couldn’t cope. 

Broughshane Primary School have taken part in Walk to School Week by encouraging pupils to get active and stay safe on their journeys as part of the Active School Travel (AST) programme. 

During Child Safety week (1 – 7 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging families to take simple, practical steps to help keep children safe at home.