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Artwork of older people ‘In Full Bloom’ at gala exhibition
12 March 2014
A stunning and innovative exhibition of contemporary artwork by older people is opening at Duncairn Cultural Arts Centre on Wednesday 12 March at 3pm.
‘In Full Bloom’ will showcase art by older people...
Sun safety project at Primate Dixon Primary School in Coalisland
12 March 2014
This spring the ‘Living Willows for Shade’ sun safety project is getting underway at Primate Dixon Primary School in Coalisland. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus initiative provides...
Sun safety project at Drumachose Primary School in Limavady
12 March 2014
This spring the ‘Living Willows for Shade’ sun safety project is getting underway at Drumachose Primary School in Limavady. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus initiative provides areas of...
Improving health for people with a learning disability
11 March 2014
People with a learning disability are more likely to suffer from health inequalities than members of general population. The Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and the...
Major conference focuses on safer patient care
11 March 2014
Over 350 healthcare professionals from across Ireland will gather in Belfast tomorrow for a two-day conference focusing on high quality, safe and effective care for patients and service users in the...
Salt Awareness Week: reduce salt intake to lower your blood pressure
07 March 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to discover the benefits of reducing salt in their diet during National Salt Awareness Week.
The theme for this year’s awareness week (10-16 March)...
Local Paralympic skier Kelly Gallagher knows how to stay sun safe while on the slopes
07 March 2014
The Paralympics starts today and the PHA and Cancer Focus are reminding all those want-to-be winter Olympians heading off on their skiing holidays to be sun safe.
Northern Ireland Paralympic skier...
Public Health Annual Scientific Conference
05 March 2014
This year’s Public Health Annual Scientific Conference under the theme of ‘Recognising diversity in Public Health’ is taking place on Monday 16 June 2014, Riddel Hall, Stranmillis.
This all-day...
Give it a go and swim for £1
05 March 2014
People living in the Southern Trust area will be able to make a splash this March with leisure centres offering swimming for just £1.
To support the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) ‘Give it a Go!’...
ASIST training helping to tackle suicide
04 March 2014
Work to help communities prevent suicide has taken a further step forward with over 50 ASIST Trainers from across Northern Ireland completing the new ASIST 11 upgrader trainer course.The Applied...
Primary pupils graduate with flying colours
03 March 2014
Primary school pupils in Lisburn have been enjoying their first graduation ceremony, as part of Early Intervention Lisburn’s ‘Incredible Years Programme’.
The initiative, run by the Public Health...
