What we do

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is responsible for providing health protection and health and social wellbeing improvement to every member of every community in Northern Ireland. We are committed to addressing the causes and associated inequalities of preventable ill-health and lack of wellbeing. 
The Public Health Agency was established in April 2009 as part of the reforms to Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. We are a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional body with a strong regional and local presence. 

Directorates

The PHA operates under a framework of three functional areas: Public Health, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, and Operations, in order to carry out our mandate to safeguard public health, promote public health and social welfare, and reduce inequalities in health and social wellbeing. Our corporate and business plans reflect these arrangements and our purpose as an organisation. Access our Directorates and Service Areas here  

Latest

  • Poster showing person going up stairs

    Take the stairs poster

    - Publication
    Taking the stairs is a simple, easy and effective way to incorporate physical activity into our everyday working lives This poster is designed to be displayed near lifts to encourage people to take the stairs instead. A multicomponent toolkit for
  • Cover of Ageing well leaflet showing an older man and woman

    Ageing well by being active every day

    - Publication
    This leaflet provides guidance to older adults on the amount of physical activity they should be aiming for and the health benefits associated with staying active. It also offers tips and ideas on activities that older people may find useful and
  • Take the next step

    Take the next step

    - Publication
    This A5 booklet encourages people to increase their level of physical activity by monitoring the number of steps they take each day and aiming to increase it.

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