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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness what we can do when experiencing anxiety.

Everyone can feel anxious from time to time and...

Next week (15-19 May) is Walk to School Week and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to get more active by leaving the car at home and walking the school run.

Statistics show that...

During Dying Matters Awareness Week (8-14 May) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Department of Health (DoH) are urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly about their wishes regarding...

This Sun Awareness Week (1-7 May), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging everyone to be UV aware and to follow our top tips on getting the best from your...

The BSO and nine partner HSC organisations are currently consulting on their draft Equality and Disability Action Plans 2023-2028.

With about 1 in 20 people developing bowel cancer in their lifetime, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how being alert to the possible symptoms and taking part in screening could help...

Knowledge, Perceptions and Behaviours of Young People towards E-cigarettes/Vaping Survey

A new campaign focussing on the importance of looking after your eyesight and the benefits of regular eye checks has been launched in pharmacies across Northern Ireland.

‘Look after your eyes’ is...

The COVID-19 spring booster programme is set to begin on Wednesday 12 April. The spring booster vaccine will help to prolong protection already received from initial COVID vaccinations, ahead of any...