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

PHA Annual report and summary accounts 2011-2012

Belfast residents urged to have their say in citywide wellbeing survey

People living in Belfast are invited to share their thoughts and ideas about emotional health and wellbeing by completing the Belfast Strategic Partnership’s ‘Have your say Belfast’ survey, arriving in every home throughout the city this week. The Belfast Strategic Partnership (BSP) was set up in 2011 by the Public Health Agency (PHA), Belfast City Council and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust to address the significant levels of inequality across the Belfast area.

A brighter future together - Northern Ireland Cancer Research Consumer Forum. Public Information Evening.

The Northern Ireland Cancer Research Consumer Forum invites you to its Public Information Evening  – Cancer Research in Northern Ireland - A Brighter Future Together

Hear about advances in cancer treatment and how you can get involved and help shape cancer research. Event is taking place on Thursday 6th September 2012 7.00pm- 9.15pm (with a break for light refreshment) at the Belfast City Hospital, Postgraduate Lecture Theatre.

Stillbirth – causes, prevention and management

Conference - “Stillbirth – causes, prevention and management”, Thursday 22 November 2012, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn

Overview

Local, National and International speakers will come together to present an overview of stillbirth.

Topics will include the epidemiology and classification of stillbirth, aetiology and risk factors, investigation - including post mortem, as well as consideration of the management and prevention of stillbirths.

A programme and details for registration will be forwarded in due course. [There will be no fee for this event.]

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