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Rotavirus vaccine – a tremendous success story
13 May 2014
Since July last year the routine childhood immunisation schedule has included the rotavirus vaccine to help protect babies against the very common and potentially serious diarrhoea and vomiting bug...
Parents and carers asked for views on children’s services
16 May 2014
Parents and carers in the Lisburn have been asked for their views on how best to develop services for children aged 0-3 in their area.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is one of the lead partners in the...
Belfast’s first consultation on emotional resilience and Take 5 launch
15 May 2014
The Belfast Strategic Partnership (BSP) has launched a consultation process today, entitled: ‘Building Emotional Resilience Strategy 2014-17’.
The BSP’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Thematic...
Patients, families and carers asked to share their experiences of palliative care
14 May 2014
call has been issued for patients, families and carers to complete a major all-island survey of palliative care experiences.
The 'Let’s Talk About' survey is the first of its kind across Ireland and...
Save a life at this year’s Balmoral show
13 May 2014
Around 200 people in Northern Ireland are on the transplant waiting list and sadly around 15 people die each year waiting for an organ. Despite support for organ donation being extremely high, more...
Grant for social and therapeutic horticulture pilot to Belfast residents now open
12 May 2014
The Public Health Agency is inviting applications from organisations for a grant of up to £185,000 for a two year period for the coordination and delivery of a Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH...
PHA supports Northern Ireland Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Week
12 May 2014
Northern Ireland Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Week 2014 runs from 12 to 18 May and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is supporting it by highlighting the need to raise awareness of the health...
Public Health Annual Scientific Conference: Recognising diversity in public health
12 May 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and partner organisations are hosting a scientific conference focusing on how public health innovations, research and practice meet the diverse needs of our population.
T...
Let’s talk about anxiety
12 May 2014
During Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 12 to 18 May, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to seek help for any mental health problems they may be experiencing.
Almost one...
On International Nurses’ Day, 10,000 Voices demonstrates level of appreciation felt for nurses
12 May 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is today marking International Nurses’ Day by recognising the role nurses play in providing treatment, care and support to patients across health and social care...
You only die once… be ready for it!
12 May 2014
We only get one chance to have our dying wishes met, that’s why during Dying Matters Awareness Week (12 -18 May 2014) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk...
Art work of older people ‘In Full Bloom’ in Altnagelvin Area Hospital
09 May 2014
A stunning and innovative exhibition of contemporary artwork by older people is now on display in Altnagelvin Area Hospital.
‘In Full Bloom’ will showcase art by older people from throughout Northern...