You, your child and alcohol

You, your child and alcohol is a booklet that offers parents advice and guidance on how to discuss alcohol with their child and encourages them to think about how their relationship with alcohol can influence their children.

You, your child and alcohol is a booklet that offers parents advice and guidance on how to discuss alcohol with their child and encourages them to think about how their relationship with alcohol can influence their children.

The booklet was originally developed as part of a campaign by the Public Health Agency, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Office and the Northern Ireland Policing Board to tackle the issue of underage drinking.

PHA corporate plan 2009-2010

This report explains the purpose of the PHA, its vision for public health and wellbeing, and the values that underpins its work.
 

New psychoactive substances: factsheet

This factsheet has been produced in response to requests from parents and those working with young people for information on 'new psychoactive substances' (NPS).

Stopping smoking made easier (English and translations)

This booklet takes smokers through the stages of stopping smoking - preparing to stop, stopping, and staying stopped.

This booklet takes smokers through the stages of stopping smoking:

  • preparing to stop
  • stopping
  • staying stopped

It also provides advice on the various forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and non-nicotine medications available, as well as a list of contacts for advice and support.

The translations refer to the 2016 version of this booklet.

Northern Ireland breast screening: Helping you decide (English and 12 translations)

This leaflet is used to support the Northern Ireland breast screening programme and help women decide whether to attend breast screening.

This leaflet is used to support the Northern Ireland breast screening programme and help women decide whether to attend breast screening. 

This is also available in audio format by clicking here. 

The translations are of the 2014 leaflet.

Latest update on the volcanic ash plume

The Health Protection Service, Public Health Agency, (PHA), has been working closely with colleagues in England, Scotland and Wales to monitor the situation in relation to the volcanic ash plume and issue health advice.There is no change to current health protection advice following latest information provided by the Met Office about the plume of volcanic ash. The ash continues to mix in different layers of the atmosphere with small amounts reaching ground level.

Tackling local health inequalities – working together to build healthier neighbourhoods

The 6th Northern Neighbourhoods Health Action Zone (NNHAZ) conference took place at Loughguile Millennium Centre on Friday 26 March 2010. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Making a Difference: Tackling Health Inequalities in a Community Setting’. The conference highlighted and showcased a broad range of work being taken forward by the 14 NNHAZ neighbourhoods to tackle health inequalities and improve the health and well being of their local residents.

New Breastfeeding Peer Support Service Seeks Volunteers

‘Healthy Steps for Life’ is a three-year programme developed by the Southern Investing for Health Partnership (SIHP) to promote healthy lifestyles in early years (0-5 years). Part of this programme is to support breastfeeding in local communities through the establishment of a new breastfeeding peer support service. ‘Healthy Steps for Life’ is offering you the chance to join a new team of community-based volunteers who will provide support and advice to breastfeeding mothers in the Armagh, Dungannon, South Tyrone, Newry and Mourne, South Down and South Armagh areas.

Firs tots say goodbye to ‘Couch Potatoes and hello to ‘Runner Beans’

Children from the Firs Playgroup in Armagh have benefitted from funding received from the Southern Investing for Health Partnership (SHIP). Funded by the Public Health Agency, the SHIPs small grant programme awarded the Playgroup funding to erect a Polytunnel. This will provide the children with a great learning opportunity giving them the chance to grow their own fruit, vegetables and herbs while providing them with the chance to understand nature and foster a love for the environment at an early age.

Electric Blanket Testing roadshows in your area

A series of free ‘Electric Blanket Testing’ roadshows are being heldacross the Southern area. Electric blankets cause over 800 fires in the UK each year, with nearly 20 deaths and 200 injuries. Most of the casualties are people aged over 60 years. The next roadshow in your area will take place on: Tuesday, 26th January 2010inMourneview Community Centre, Lurgan The aim of the roadshows is to reduce the number of injuries and deaths caused by faulty and misused electric blankets.
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