An innovative programme aimed at encouraging schoolchildren to cycle to school has been hailed as a fantastic success, and to mark Bike Week 2012, it has been announced that it will be rolled out further.
DPH report: Early years support vital for children's future
Too many children and young people are living in circumstances that make it difficult for them to thrive. That is the key message from the third Annual Report of the Director of Public Health (DPH) for Northern Ireland, which was published today [14th June]. This significant report highlights the many public health challenges that affect people in Northern Ireland.
National Carers' Week 2012
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Week
National Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
Breathe Easy Week
The aim of Breathe Easy Week is to raise awareness of lung health, promote the British Lung Foundation (BLF) and get you and members of your community to try out a lung function test! For more information go to www.blf.org.uk/Home
Men's Health Week
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting Men’s Health Week 2012 (11 – 17 June) as an ideal time for men to focus on their own health and wellbeing, getting themselves checked out or looking for help and support, if necessary.
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