Pharmacy campaign to support mental health

A new campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland, encouraging people to look after their mental health and wellbeing. Running throughout December and January, the campaign encourages people to ask themselves and others a simple but powerful question: “How are you feeling?”. The campaign encourages people to check in with themselves and others, turning a common greeting into a meaningful opportunity to support mental health. The campaign is running in over 500 community pharmacies as part of the Living Well service, with pharmacy teams supporting people to look

Non-therapeutic male circumcision 2025: regional guidance for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals

This guidance document has been developed to help Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals understand their role and responsibilities around the issue of Non-Therapeutic Male Circumcision (NTMC) for male children up to the age of 18

This guidance document has been developed to help Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals understand their role and responsibilities around the issue of Non-Therapeutic Male Circumcision (NTMC) for male children up to the age of

Don’t let alcohol ruin your Christmas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people to plan ahead and take steps to reduce the risk of drink ruining Christmas celebrations. Stephanie Hanlon, Joint Regional Lead for Substance Use at the PHA, said: “All too often we see families affected by their loved ones over-indulging in alcohol, and that can be a particular problem at this time of year when drink can end up becoming a disproportionate part of festive celebrations, often with negative or unintended consequences. “Many people might use alcohol to relax, but it can have both immediate and long-term impacts on our lives. “In

Harm reduction services for people who use drugs leaflet

This leaflet provides information on harm reduction services in Northern Ireland. Harm reduction services aim to help and support people who use drugs, their families and the wider community. 

This leaflet provides information on harm reduction services in Northern Ireland. Harm reduction services aim to help and support people who use drugs, their families and the wider community.

Factsheet: Legionnaires’ disease

This factsheet discusses Legionnaires’ disease, an infection that can cause pneumonia. You can get this infection by inhaling droplets from contaminated water sources like air conditioning or hot tubs.

This factsheet discusses Legionnaires’ disease, an infection that can cause pneumonia. You can get this infection by inhaling droplets from contaminated water sources like air conditioning or hot tubs.

How are you feeling? (leaflet)

This leaflet highlights the importance of looking after your mental health and encourages people to take the five steps to wellbeing.

 

This leaflet highlights the importance of looking after your mental health and encourages people to take the five steps to wellbeing.

World AIDS Day: prevention key to stopping spread

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the vital role that simple actions play in helping to prevent the spread of HIV. The latest statistics show that in 2024 there were 1,439 people living with a HIV diagnosis in Northern Ireland who had accessed HIV-related care, with 101 new HIV diagnoses in that year. This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is ‘Prevent to Protect’ and taking the steps of wearing a condom every time you have sex, getting tested if you think you might be at risk, and accessing treatment early if you are diagnosed with HIV, can all

Finding support: a guide to crisis and suicide prevention services

Finding support: a guide to crisis and suicide prevention services offering help, hope and support across Fermanagh, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan and Monaghan areas.

Public health advice during winter

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others this winter. Dr Paul McGurnaghan, Consultant in Public Health at the PHA, said: “As temperatures start to drop, this is a good opportunity to plan ahead to try to reduce its impact. “For some people the onset of the cold weather can bring particular hazards. Vulnerable and older people can find it difficult to get out to the shops or to keep their house adequately heated, putting them at risk. “However, there are steps we can take to reduce the impact of cold weather on ourselves, and particularly

Knit, natter and lots of yarn… Ballywalter Seniors Club knits 200 breasts to support new mums

The Ballywalter Seniors Club’s Knit and Natter group, along with Millisle Health and Wellbeing group, has completed an extraordinary project, knitting 200 breast models to support midwifery education at Queen’s University Belfast. The handcrafted teaching aids will be used by student midwives to learn essential skills such as positioning and attachment for breastfeeding, helping future healthcare professionals provide better support to new mothers on their breastfeeding journey. The group meets every other week at Ballywalter Village Hall, offering a welcoming space for people to share skills
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