Flu is coming – make sure you’ve had the flu vaccine

Although the last couple of winters have been relatively mild in relation to flu, that doesn’t mean that this winter will be the same. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people ‘at risk’ that it is very important to get the flu vaccine now, as it can take two weeks for it to reach maximum protection – if you wait until flu starts circulating, it may be too late for it to be effective.

Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Travellers across Northern Ireland

 GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Public Health Agency (PHA) wishes to invite proposals for the delivery of;

Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Travellers across Northern Ireland

Applicants can apply to deliver the service within Belfast, Southern or Western Health and Social Care areas.  There is no restriction on the number of areas an organisation can apply for.

A pilot service to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of minority ethnic communities across Northern Ireland

   GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY  

The Public Health Agency (PHA) wishes to invite proposals for the delivery of;

A pilot service to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of minority ethnic communities across Northern Ireland

Applications are welcome from organisations in a standalone capacity or as part of a sub-contracting or consortium arrangement to deliver a service to minority ethnic communities in Northern Ireland.

Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of LGB and T individuals and their families now open

The tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland is now open for application.

The closing date for this tender is 12:00 noon,  Friday 20 February 2015.

Click here to see information on this tender.

Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland

The tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland is now open for application.

The closing date for this tender is 12:00 noon,  Friday 20 February 2015.

Click here to see information on this tender.

Tender for services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland now open

The tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland now open is now open for application.

The closing date for this tender is 12:00 noon,  Friday 20 February 2015.

Click here to see information on this tender.

Tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland now open

The tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland is now open for application.

The closing date for this tender is 12:00 noon,  Friday 20 February 2015.

Click here to see information on this tender.

PHA reassures public that Ebola risk in Northern Ireland remains very low

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is aware of the current situation following a confirmed case of Ebola being diagnosed in Glasgow. The Public Health Agency is continuing to work with Health and Social Care and department colleagues in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK to ensure we are prepared for the risk of Ebola. Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe disease caused by the Ebola virus.

“Stop smoking this New Year” advises PHA

With the holiday season in full swing, minds will soon be turning to New Year’s resolutions, and once again quitting smoking will be at the top of many people’s ‘to-do’ list when the clock strikes midnight on 31 December. With this in mind, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make a plan, think about what steps they are going to take to stay off tobacco for good, and to seek practical support and advice from a free ‘Stop Smoking Service’.
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