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New diabetes prevention programme launched across NI
01 April 2019
A new programme to tackle the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been launched by PHA. The programme has been developed as part of Northern Ireland’s approach to providing innovative...
Surge in businesses backing breastfeeding
28 March 2019
A year on from the successful #NotSorryMums breastfeeding campaign, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has seen a huge rise in the numbers joining its Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme.
More than 740...
Bright nights the perfect opportunity to get out and exercise
28 March 2019
With the clocks set to go forward this weekend and the nights getting brighter, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to use it as an opportunity to increase their levels of physical...
TB numbers down, but we can’t become complacent
20 March 2019
Ahead of World TB Day [24 March], new figures from the Public Health Agency (PHA) have revealed that the number of reported cases of Tuberculosis (TB) has dropped in Northern Ireland.
There were 57...
Drinking on St Patrick’s Day? Make a plan and stick to it
15 March 2019
As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink to keep an eye on their alcohol intake by making a plan of setting a limit and...
Drugs and alcohol support services
08 March 2019
Drugs and alcohol support services are available in your area.
If you or someone you know might have a problem with drug and/or alcohol misuse, please visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info where you can...
Important advice for pregnant women during lambing season
05 March 2019
With spring just around the corner the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season.
The PHA is advising women who are, or...
Salt Awareness Week – the dangers of eating too much salt
04 March 2019
During Salt Awareness Week (4-10 March) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the dangers of eating too much salt and advising that moderation is key.
Caroline Bloomfield, Health...
Support available for people who self-harm and those close to them
01 March 2019
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using Self-Harm Awareness Day [1 March] to encourage people who are affected by self-harm, including families and carers, to seek support.
Dr Denise O’Hagan, Public...
Top tips on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
15 February 2019
More than one in five households here (22%) are in fuel poverty so this Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (Friday 15 February) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting energy efficiency tips and...
Get help and support to quit smoking in 2019
07 February 2019
Help is at hand for anyone who attempted to quit smoking this New Year, but fell back into the habit, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA). The agency’s comprehensive network of free Stop...
NI Helplines Awareness Day highlights vital role of support networks
06 February 2019
Northern Ireland Helplines Awareness Day [6 February] highlights the extensive range of helplines providing support, advice and information to the public across the region.
The awareness day event...