The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a voluntary home visiting programme that supports first-time parents from early pregnancy until their child is around two years old, helping families, giving their child the best possible start in life.

Screening helps identify people who may be at higher risk of certain health conditions before symptoms develop. Early detection can improve health outcomes, support earlier treatment and, in some cases save lives.

During the first few weeks after your baby is born, they will be offered a blood spot screening test and hearing screening test. 

Diabetic eye screening helps detect changes in the back of the eye before they affect your site. Find out who is eligible, what happens at your appointment and how regular screening can help protect your vision.

Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause changes to the cells of cervix. 

The bowel cancer screening programme, which allows early detection and treatment, significantly improves outcomes for those with the disease which will save approximately 60 lives a year. 

The breast screening programme covers the whole of Northern Ireland. Women aged 50 to 70, who are registered with a GP, are invited every three years.