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Over 65s are being offered free home safety checks thanks to a Public Health Agency (PHA) partnership with Belfast City Council, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Bryson Energy.

A new dementia campaign #STILLME was launched yesterday [Tuesday 20 September] to raise awareness of the signs of dementia, and to reduce stigma and fear about the condition.

The campaign features...

Autumn marks the official start of the seasonal flu vaccination programme for 2016/2017, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to ensure that all eligible family members get the free flu...

During National Eye Health Week (19 – 25 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the importance of good eye health and the need for everyone to have their eyes tested every...

Health Minister Michelle O’Neill today welcomed the largest ever investment in academic medicine through an all island collaborative partnership.

The combined funding, approximately £10 million over...

With one in five of us in Northern Ireland showing signs of a mental health problem at any one time,[1] a new media campaign is aiming to reduce stigma and discrimination towards those affected.

The...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using the opportunity of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to highlight the importance of checking in with someone if you are concerned about them and...

As the summer holidays come to an end and children settle in to the autumn term, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents about the importance of good hygiene – both in school and at home.

S...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a new initiative to work with employers to promote better health at work.

Three organisations have been chosen to deliver the Workplace Health and Wellbeing...

As the new school year approaches, it can be difficult to think up healthy lunch and snack ideas for the children’s packed lunch, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) has some handy advice and tips on...

With thousands of young people due to receive their exam results, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with drinking alcohol and...