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Breastfeeding makes a difference’, says PHA

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (NBAW), which runs from 24 to 30 June to highlight that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mum and baby, and that by deciding to breastfeed you will be giving your child the best possible start in life. Indeed, any period of breastfeeding, however short, will benefit your baby.

Ignore the solstice, get out and get active

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The days may be on the turn now that the summer solstice has passed, but there’s still plenty of time to make use of the summer months to get out and get active, even if it is raining. That is the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA), which says that getting out and about and spending time with family and friends can help your mood.

‘Living Matters, Dying Matters: Where matters – Transforming Palliative Care’ workshop

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Improving palliative care services for everyone living with advanced progressive illnesses in Northern Ireland was in the spotlight at a workshop today funded by the Public Health Agency. Representatives from primary and secondary care, out of hours, unscheduled care, specialist services and the ambulance service discussed how care can be improved for people with life-limiting diseases at the ‘Living Matters, Dying Matters: Where Matters – Transforming Palliative Care’ Workshop in Lisburn.

Focusing on early years to improve later life in Lisburn

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New research launched by the Resurgam Partnership (made up of the PHA, Resurgam Community Development Trust and Lisburn City Council) yesterday [20 June], found that 75% of those attending three post-primary schools in Lisburn leave school without five or more GCSEs, which include English and Maths, and very few go on to university or college.

The Best for Every Child

A report on the potential to transform disadvantaged communities in Lisburn through early intervention.

Asthma self-management action plan

This self-management action plan allows each patient to record and manage the symptoms of asthma.

Healthy choices. Choose wisely: advice for parents

This booklet shows how parents and carers of primary school children can choose food from the different food groups to make sure their family is getting all the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

Kids get wheelie active with cycling programme

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An innovative programme aimed at encouraging schoolchildren to cycle to school has been hailed as a fantastic success, and to mark Bike Week 2012, it has been announced that it will be rolled out further.

Drug and alcohol directories of services

f you're concerned about your own or someone else's drinking, speak to your GP, who may refer you to a specialist agency.

There are a range of services available across Northern Ireland that provide advice and support.

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If you're concerned about your own or someone else's drinking, speak to your GP, who may refer you to a specialist agency.

There are a range of services available across Northern Ireland that provide advice and support.

For a list of services operating in your local area click here.

DPH report: Early years support vital for children's future

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Too many children and young people are living in circumstances that make it difficult for them to thrive. That is the key message from the third Annual Report of the Director of Public Health (DPH) for Northern Ireland, which was published today [14th June]. This significant report highlights the many public health challenges that affect people in Northern Ireland.