Consultation on Fit and Well – new public health framework - DEADLINE EXTENDED - to 16 November

Fit and Well – Changing Lives is the proposed new 10-year public health framework. It is designed to be strategic and to provide direction for policies and actions to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Northern Ireland. Like its predecessor Investing for Health this proposed new strategic framework will require partnership working across government, the statutory and community and voluntary sectors.

PHA – flying the flag at Foyle Pride 2012

The Public Health Agency (PHA) will be helping to launch Foyle Pride 2012 celebrations tonight (10 August) in Cafe Solo, Guildhall Square, where a new comic art book, challenging homophobia, and the ‘silk flags’ project will be unveiled. Speaking at the launch, Brendan Bonner, Head of Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement (West), PHA, said: “We are delighted to be part of Foyle Pride 2012 as part of our commitment to an inclusive and respectful society.

Even on cloudy days don’t get caught out without sun cream

In Northern Ireland we are not used to hot summers, but even on cloudy days the sun can still burn. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people this summer to take care in the sun, with skin cancer now the most prevalent form of cancer here. When out for the day, whether taking in the Olympics on an outdoor screen or doing the gardening, it is easy to forget to be sun aware, especially with Northern Ireland’s changeable weather. During the summer months the sun is at its strongest and even on cloudy days it can still cause damage.

Sizzle your summer sausages safely

The beginning of the summer has been a wash out, but hopefully with a more positive forecast on the horizon it will soon be barbecue time again. So whether you’re the type of person who braves the rain to enjoy a barbecue or prefer to wait for better weather, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding fans of cooking al fresco about barbecue food safety. When relaxing with friends and family around the barbecue it is easy to forget about food safety, but just because it is outside the kitchen does not mean that good hand hygiene and food safety advice do not apply.

‘Your Story Can Change Lives’ and improve mental health services

The Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care Board and Guidelines and Audit Implementation Network (GAIN) want to hear about your experiences of using mental health services in the last three years, across Northern Ireland. You can do this by completing the ‘Your Story Can Change Lives’ questionnaire either online at: http://eu.sensemaker-suite.com/gain/index.html or on paper, from GAIN on (028) 9052 0629.

PHA Annual accounts 2011-2012

Public Health Agency - Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2012
These accounts for the year ended 31 March 2012 have been prepared in a form determined by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) based on guidance from the Department of Finance and Personnel’s Financial Reporting Manual (FReM) and in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009.

PHA Annual report and summary accounts 2011-2012

The Public Health Agency Annual report 2011–2012 report provides background information about the PHA, highlights the achievements during the 2011–2012 financial year and provides an overview of work undertaken in priority areas for each directorate within the organisation.

The summary financial accounts are presented in the operating and financial review section of the report and members of the PHA board are detailed within the report also.

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