What are the next steps for breastfeeding in Northern Ireland?

The importance of breastfeeding to reducing health inequalities and improving maternal and child health is well recognised. The future for breastfeeding in Northern Ireland was firmly under the spotlight today at a seminar hosted by the Public Health Agency, (PHA), and Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, (DHSSPS), in Lagan Valley Island.

The PHA supports the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland on their new carbon monoxide campaign

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) have launched a new campaign to raise public awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. This new campaign, ‘Watch Out. Carbon Monoxide Kills.’, drives home the importance of having all fossil fuel boilers and appliances properly installed and serviced annually, to ensure that carbon monoxide is not produced. It also strongly urges householders to install an audible carbon monoxide alarm in their home as an added precaution.

It's me

This poster highlights the fact that mental health problems are more common than most people think and encourages anyone who may be feeling down or unable to cope to talk to a friend, family member or doctor.

Refreshing

This poster, available as a PDF download only, raises awareness about the amount of water that should be drunk if someone has taken Ecstasy and is dancing non-stop. The message is if you've taken Ecstasy and you're dancing non-stop, sip about a pint of water an hour.

Spot the difference?

This poster, available as a PDF download only, informs about looking out for your friends when you're out stating: 'Having a good time? All that can change in a minute. Be there for each other and help if things go wrong, whether it's drink, drugs...or just mascara'.

They took the same trip but went to different places

This poster, available as a PDF download only, informs about being there for your friends when you're out stating: 'Wherever you go tonight, be there for your mates and they'll be there for you. No one should have to go it alone'.

You'll like to bike

This poster promotes cycling as a form of health-enhancing physical activity.

Try walking instead

This poster encourages people to get more physically active by taking the stairs instead of waiting for the lift.

Go for a hearty walk

This poster encourages people to become more active by highlighting the value of walking in reducing the risk of heart disease.

Why weight?

This poster encourages people to become more physically active by promoting walking as a means of losing weight.

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