Director of Public Health annual report 2009 and core tables 2008

This first annual report of the Director of Public Health highlights the many public health challenges that affect people in Northern Ireland and how the public health team tackles this complex agenda by working with many statutory, community and voluntary partner organisations across health, local government, education, housing and other sectors.

This first annual report of the Director of Public Health highlights the many public health challenges that affect people in Northern Ireland and how the public health team tackles this complex agenda by working with many statutory, community and voluntary partner organisations across health, local government, education, housing and other sectors.

Transmit: Health protection service bulletin. 2010: Issue 1

Transmit is the monthly newsletter for the health protection service of the Public Health Agency. It provides up-to-date information on a range of health protection issues, with in-depth coverage of a different work area each month.

Issue 1 includes an update on the PHA duty room, information on the work of the Healthcare Associated Infections team and other health protection news.

Alcohol could increase your risk of breast cancer

This poster highlights the fact that alcohol increases the risk of developing breast cancer.

Research shows the negative impact of poverty on children’s life chances

The Public Health Agency has welcomed the publication of research by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister which reveals that poverty here has a real and negative impact on children's outcomes at the age of five. The research examined data from the Millennium Cohort Study, a study following around 19,000 children born in the UK in 2000/2001, of which around 1,800 were from Northern Ireland.

Getting a good start: healthy eating from one to five (English and translations)

This booklet outlines advice on many key nutritional issues for children aged one to five. It includes information on how to provide a healthy, balanced diet for this age group, guidance on suitable snacks and drinks, feeding a vegetarian c

This booklet outlines advice on many key nutritional issues for children aged one to five. It includes information on how to provide a healthy, balanced diet for this age group, guidance on suitable snacks and drinks, feeding a vegetarian child, vitamin supplements and iron, making the most of mealtimes and how to deal with fussy eaters. This has been updated to include new advice on halving small fruits and vegetables like grapes and cherry tomatoes. (Note: translations are of the 2007 version.)

Promoting healthy eating at work: a guide for employers

This booklet is one in a series aimed at promoting health in the workplace. It outlines to employers the benefits of promoting healthy eating at work, what action can be taken, the range of healthier food options that can be provided in a canteen or by using external caterers, ways of promoting healthy eating among employees that do not have to be expensive or time consuming, and key steps for action.

Healthy living for Marlacoo families

Adults and children from the Marlacoo area of Co Armagh have taken part in a health initiative encouraging participation in physical activity and healthy eating. The healthy lifestyle programme was funded by the Southern Investing for Health Partnership’s (SIHP) Small Grants Programme. (A partnership supported by the Public Health Agency). Marlacoo Rural Association applied to the SIHP for funding to host a number of projects aimed at increasing physical activity and raising awareness of the health related benefits of exercise and healthy eating.

Public Health Agency Business plan 2010-2011

This second corporate business plan explains the purpose of the PHA and focuses on health improvement, health protection and addressing health inequalities. The business plan is available to download below.

Clean your hands: hand hygiene in the community - guidance

This leaflet is part of an extension of the cleanyourhands campaign, aimed at preventing the spread of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in community healthcare settings including primary care and dental services, residential and nursing homes (including independent sector homes), hospices and independent clinics/hospitals. It describes the campaign and outlines the campaign resources.

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