Campaign to increase cancer awareness through pharmacies rolled out

A new campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and help with early diagnosis. The ‘Be Cancer Aware’ campaign is running in community pharmacies this April and May as part of the Living Well service. It highlights the role of pharmacy teams in providing advice and support, and encourages people who may be experiencing possible cancer symptoms to talk to their GP. It also aims to promote healthy changes to help reduce the risk of developing cancer in the future. Dr Anna Cullen, Public Health Registrar at the

PHA annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2019-2020 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period. It shows how this work has contributed to meeting our wider objectives and fulfilling our statutory functions.

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2019-2020 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period.

PHA annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2020-2021 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period. It shows how this work has contributed to meeting our wider o

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2020-2021 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period.

PHA Annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2023-2024 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period. It shows how this work has contributed to meeting our wider o

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2023-2024 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period.

PHA Annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2022-2023 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period. It shows how this work has contributed to meeting our wider o

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2022-2023 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period.

Spring top up of COVID-19 protection available from April

The COVID-19 spring vaccination programme gets under way on Monday 7 April, giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any potential waves of COVID-19 over the coming months. This year’s spring vaccine will be offered to: adults aged 75 years old or over; residents in a care home; individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a. Rachel Spiers, Immunisation and Vaccination Programme Manager at the Public Health Agency (PHA), said: “During the autumn 2024 COVID-19

Living Well: “How are you feeling?” campaign

28 November 2025

By asking the question “How are you feeling?”, the latest Living Well campaign encourages people to look after their mental health and take the five steps to wellbeing. Building these steps into our daily life could help us feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. 

Be Cancer Aware: Spotting symptoms and reducing your risk

This information booklet will help you recognise the signs and symptoms of cancer, and make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of cancer.

 

This information  booklet will help you recognise the signs and symptoms of cancer, and make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of cancer.

 

Stress Awareness Month: steps to take to deal with stress

This Stress Awareness Month (April) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the small daily steps we can take to help manage stress in our lives. Stress can feel like we are struggling to cope. This may be due to mental or emotional pressure. It can affect our physical and mental health and wellbeing, but understanding the signs of stress can help us recognise that we need to act. Common signs of stress can include sleeping problems, eating more or less, difficulty concentrating, drinking more alcohol or using drugs. You may feel anxious, irritable, experience racing thoughts or

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – be aware of symptoms and take part in screening if eligible

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month [April], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people about the two key actions to help combat bowel cancer – act when you notice symptoms, and take part in screening if eligible. Dr Tracy Owen, Deputy Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers for both men and women. Being alert to the symptoms of bowel cancer and attending for screening when invited could save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chances of treatment being successful.” The bowel cancer screening programme in Northern
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