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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).

Ashfield Boys’ High School, Belfast and Donard School, Banbridge have been recognised for exceptional pastoral care at an award ceremony hosted by the Department of Education and the Public Health...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and carers to use the ban on single use vapes as an opportunity to reduce vaping among young people. Recent research by the PHA found that 46% of...

A new campaign in community pharmacies is encouraging people to be more aware of how much alcohol they drink and the impact it could be having on their health.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging eligible people to come forward for the spring COVID-19 vaccination, as more than half of those invited for the vaccine are yet to take up the offer.

Whether planning a family vacation or backpacking across Asia there are several things to consider to help protect your health when abroad. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has put together a handy...

A health and wellbeing festival for older people is helping to connect different generations in Northern Ireland through creative arts.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has published new research – the ‘Behavioural insights into youth vaping in Northern Ireland’ report – which provides detailed information on the use of e-cigarettes and...

This Sun Awareness Week [12-18 May], the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging everyone to protect their skin from UV damage and also check it regularly for...

This Dying Matters Awareness Week (5-11 May) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Department of Health (DoH) are encouraging everyone to start conversations about their future care, dying, death and...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day on the 5 May of the need to wash their hands thoroughly and regularly on days out with the family.

Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for grants to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing in their areas.