COVID-19: What is the situation in Northern Ireland?

What is the situation in Northern Ireland? From Sunday 19 April the Department of Health will be releasing the daily statistics on coronavirus (COVID-19) which will be available at www.health-ni.gov.uk The daily update from the Department of Health replaces the Daily Bulletin published by the PHA up to 19 April 2020. The Public Health Agency COVID-19 advice page can be found here. Previous surveillance reports can be found here. Information sources As this situation is rapidly changing the most up-to-date guidance can be found on the Public Health England website: www.gov.uk/government

PHA corporate plan 2025-2030 - preventing, protecting, improving: better health for everyone

The PHA Corporate Plan 2025-2030 has now been published and is available in a number of formats - please see below. The PHA Corporate Plan 2025-2030 Public Consultation Report, Equality Screening (also available via BSO Equality Screening ) and the Rural Needs Impact Assessment (RNIA) are also provided for your information. The Plan sets out the direction, strategic themes and priorities for the PHA over the next five years, stating our commitment to working collaboratively with others and will be supported by an implementation plan and annual business plans. Thank you to those stakeholders

Public reminded “alcohol is a powerful drug”: Alcohol Awareness Week

This Northern Ireland Alcohol Awareness Week (16–22 June), those who drink are being reminded that alcohol is a powerful drug and can have a serious impact on their health. A collaboration between the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Northern Ireland’s five Drug and Alcohol Connection Services, the theme of this year’s Northern Ireland Alcohol Awareness Week is ‘understanding alcohol harm’. The aim of the week is to ensure that everyone has a better understanding about alcohol harm and the associated health risks. Each of the connection services will be working across local communities to