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Let’s deal with dementia together!
17 May 2017
‘Let’s unite against dementia’ is the message from health and social care professionals during Dementia Awareness Week 2016 (14-20 May).
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board...
Get more active during Walk to School Week
15 May 2017
This 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.
Home accident prevention showcased at this year’s Balmoral Show
10 May 2017
In Northern Ireland in a typical week, two people die as a result of home accidents. In addition to these deaths, there are approximately 17,000 admissions to hospital each year as a result of...
Hospital Passport for people with a learning disability launched
09 May 2017
A new Regional Hospital Passport has been launched to help improve the experience of hospital visits for people with a learning disability. The Public Health Agency (PHA), in partnership with the...
Mental Health Awareness Week – Take 5
05 May 2017
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to use Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 May) to take time out to think about mental health and steps we can take to improve it.
Fiona Teague, Health...
Sun Awareness Week – don’t sizzle in the sun this summer
05 May 2017
During Sun Awareness Week (8 to 14 May 2016) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people that the only thing that should be sizzling this summer is the food...
Reduce cervical cancer risk with HPV vaccine
04 May 2017
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide but there is a vaccine to help protect against it. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and guardians of teenage...
Dying matters – Let’s talk about it!
04 May 2017
During Dying Matters Awareness Week (8–14 May 2017) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly with those closest to them about their wishes about their...
Awareness campaign launched to combat prescription medicine abuse
02 May 2017
The Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency have launched a Safe Medicines campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of misusing prescription medication.
It’s estimated that the...
How many steps will you take this Walking Month?
01 May 2017
May is National Walking Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is setting everyone a challenge to put on their walking shoes and see how many steps they can take. There are many health benefits of...
Suicide awareness training for churches
28 April 2017
Clergy and those who work for churches across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in specially tailored suicide awareness training.Sessions are being hosted in the coming year by...
