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PHA produces new booklet for mums-to-be
17 January 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has produced a new leaflet for mums-to-be. ‘Getting to know your baby: How to start connecting with your baby’ has been written to help mothers understand why it is...
Healthy breaks: tasty tips for the under fives
16 January 2014
Today the Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new resource pack designed to assist nursery schools and playgroups deliver a healthy breaks scheme. All nursery schools and playgroups in Northern...
Consultation begins on volunteering in health and social care
13 January 2014
The Health and Social Care Board and Public Health Agency have developed a draft plan for volunteering in health and social care.
Volunteering has always played a significant role in the delivery of...
Transform from couch potato to runner bean this New Year
13 January 2014
To coincide with the start of National Obesity Awareness Week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is today urging people to take up the challenge ‘From Couch Potato to Runner Bean in 10 weeks’.
The PHA, in...
Advice if flooding occurs
02 January 2014
Another spell of unsettled weather is expected on Friday with further wet and windy conditions likely across Northern Ireland.
During adverse weather some areas may experience flooding, the Public...
Give the gift of life this Christmas
23 December 2013
With the holiday season in full swing, most of us will be waiting with anticipation to see what Santa might bring. Sadly though, there are many people who can't wait. Their must-have gift is something...
Sir Lockwood Smith visits Telemonitoring NI centre for learning visit
23 December 2013
Rt Hon Sir Lockwood Smith, New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK, visited the TF3 Telemonitoring NI centre in Holywood to see first-hand the fantastic support being offered to people who live with...
Don’t risk your life or health with drug use this Christmas
20 December 2013
In the run up to Christmas the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people across Northern Ireland to think about the serious risk that drugs pose to your health and your life.
The PHA is warning that...
Don’t let excess alcohol ruin festive fun
16 December 2013
With the festive party season in full swing, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to watch their alcohol intake over Christmas.
Many people across Northern Ireland will be gearing up for...
New mental health campaign urges people to ‘talk about it’
12 December 2013
With almost one in five people showing signs of a possible mental health problem, Northern Ireland’s new campaign on mental health, which features legendary boxing trainer Gerry Storey, is urging...
Dr Lourda Geoghegan, Consultant in Health Protection from Public Health Agency, Northern Ireland beats competition for GenerationQ leadership programme
10 December 2013
Dr Lourda Geoghegan, is one of 18 health professionals in the UK to be selected for the prestigious GenerationQ.
