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Simple tips can prevent serious accidents this Home Safety Week
03 June 2025
The Public Health Agency is reminding families across Northern Ireland that taking small, simple safety steps can help save lives. The call comes during Child Safety Week 2025 (2 – 8 June).
Public health advice ahead of Storm Éowyn
23 January 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people to look after themselves and others following the red and amber weather warnings issued ahead of Storm Éowyn.
Public health advice during cold spell
03 January 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and ice this week.
Top tips to help stay safe at home over the Christmas period
18 December 2024
With Christmas festivities under way and our minds turning to other things, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting potential dangers in your home and providing helpful tips to help keep you...
Pharmacies urge public to Stay Well this winter
27 November 2024
Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are offering advice and support on a wide range of winter illnesses to help us stay well during the colder months.
The latest Living Well campaign...
Public health advice during cold spell
18 November 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and ice this week.
Dr Anna Cullen, Public Health Doctor at the...
Safety made simple during Child Safety Week
01 June 2023
Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (5-11 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of accidents...
Community pharmacies deliver vital home safety messages
13 December 2022
On average two people die every week in Northern Ireland as a result of an accident in the home and with this in mind a new pharmacy campaign has been launched with the aim of preventing home...
Warning that carbon monoxide can be a hidden killer during summer
07 July 2022
As many people prepare to head away on holiday, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness that carbon monoxide (CO) can be a hidden killer during the summer months.
“Carbon monoxide can...
Making your home safer during spring clean
12 April 2022
Most people’s spring cleaning to-do lists focus on clearing out unwanted items and freshening up the home, this year the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to put a focus on steps that will...
Accident prevention in the spotlight during Child Safety Week
09 June 2021
Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (7-13 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of accidents...