Ulster GAA supports breastfeeding mums

Ulster GAA has become the latest organisation to join the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme – a programme that aims to increase the number of premises which actively show support to breastfeeding mums. This new membership represents a huge support network to breastfeeding mums here and will involve over 300 clubs. In joining this scheme, Ulster GAA has agreed that: breastfeeding is acceptable in all areas of a club’s premises open to the general public a mother who is breastfeeding in an area of the club’s premises open to the general public will not be asked to

Arrivals from Ukraine - advice for primary care

This resource for health professionals in primary care gives guidance to assess and address the health needs of patients from Ukraine.

A guide to vaccination in Northern Ireland for you and your family

This short bilingual guide (in English and Ukrainian) for Ukrainian refugees outlines the vaccinations available free of charge in Northern Ireland and how people can catch up on any vaccinations missed.

Watching out for the signs of stress and ways to deal with it.

Wednesday 2 November is Stress Awareness Day and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the signs and symptoms of stress and what we can do to tackle stress in our lives, including free online stress control classes. Stress is the feeling of being unable to cope as a result of too much mental or emotional pressure. It can affect our physical health as well as our mental health and wellbeing. Common signs of stress can include sleeping problems, sweating, loss of appetite and difficulty concentrating. You may feel anxious, irritable, experience racing thoughts, worry constantly or go

Think FAST: World Stroke Day 2022

Ahead of World Stroke Day (29 October) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to think ‘FAST’ if they see someone having a stroke because the quicker you act the better the outcomes can be. Stroke is a common cause of death and disability in Northern Ireland with approximately 2,800 new strokes here every year. While the majority of strokes occur in people over the age of 65, it can strike at any age, with 25% occurring in people under the age of 65. Dr Brid Farrell, Deputy Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “ This World Stroke Day we want to raise awareness of the main signs

Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy

This information leaflet is for women who have been identified as at high risk of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy. It highlights the symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia and what to do.

Protect yourself this winter

This booklet explains why winter vaccinations are our best protection against dangerous viruses like flu or COVID-19.

Be breast aware for signs of cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to be breast aware and know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. “There were almost 1,500 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Northern Ireland in 2019,” said Dr Louise Herron, Consultant in Service Development and Screening at the PHA. “While breast cancer can occur at any age, the risk of developing it increases with age and most occur in women over the age of 50. “If breast cancer is found early, there is a better chance that treatment will be successful. “To ensure you pick up any changes

Open letter from the Public Health Agency to people ‘at risk’ regarding their winter vaccines

The Public Health Agency (PHA) would like to take this opportunity to encourage people at risk who are either immunosuppressed or immunocompromised to get ready for winter by taking up the free vaccination when it is offered to you. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either Influenza or COVID-19 but vaccination will help reduce this risk. The following at risk groups and their household contacts/carers are eligible for either the flu, COVID-19 or both vaccinations. Eligible groups for flu vaccine in 2022 to 2023 are: Those aged 6 months to 2 years, and 16 to 49 years in
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