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Don’t be ‘blue’ this Monday
20 January 2014
Today has been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ in light of claims that it is the “most depressing day of the year”, and while the science behind it remains to be proven, the Public Health Agency (PHA) says that...
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...
“Stop smoking this New Year” advises PHA
30 December 2013
With the holiday season in full swing, minds will soon be turning to New Year’s resolutions, and once again quitting smoking will be at the top of many people’s ‘to do’ list when the clock strikes...
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...
