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Research into transitioning between services
20 October 2017
The Public Health Agency (PHA) today [Friday 20 October] launched the findings of two new research studies which looked at the transition of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) into old age...
Keeping people with dementia active during winter months
18 October 2017
In line with our dementia ‘Still Me’ campaign and the fast approaching winter months, it is important to keep people with dementia active by engaging in activities that they are interested in and are...
Get the shingles jab if you are aged 70 or 78
17 October 2017
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all people aged 70 and 78 years old that they are eligible to receive the shingles vaccine. Every year in Northern Ireland, around 1,000 people in their...
Funding to retain nurses in care of older people
17 October 2017
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to have been successful in securing a significant grant for ‘Project RETAIN’ from the prestigious Burdett Trust for Nursing. The funding will support a...
Adverse weather
16 October 2017
During adverse weather many people can experience a range of situations associated with the extreme weather such as cold and freezing temperatures, no electricity or mains water and flooding. The...
Stop smoking in Stoptober!
11 October 2017
During Stoptober the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all smokers in Northern Ireland to use this time as an opportunity to quit for good by availing of one of the free stop smoking services that...
Raising mental health awareness with dentistry staff
09 October 2017
As part of World Mental Health Day, dental practices across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to display mental health awareness posters and to encourage dentists and other staff to talk about any...
Icelandic expert shares experience of tackling youth substance misuse
26 September 2017
Teenage smoking, drinking and drug use has radically reduced in Iceland over the past 20 years, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the South Eastern Drug and Alcohol Coordination Team (DACT)...
Living with and beyond cancer - do you have any questions?
22 September 2017
Do you have questions about living with and beyond cancer that you would like answered by research? Tell us the questions for research and help us to improve the lives of people affected by #cancer...
Flu season is coming – help protect your family
21 September 2017
The seasonal flu vaccination programme for 2017/18 is getting under way, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to ‘Stay Well This Winter’ by ensuring that all eligible family members get...
Change in PHA advertising grant funding/procured services
20 September 2017
From 1 October 2017, the PHA will no longer advertise funding opportunities in regional or local newspapers.
From this date, the PHA will advertise social care tender opportunities and grant funding...
