Vitamin D and you

This leaflet highlights the importance of vitamin D supplements for particular groups, including babies, children aged between 1 and 4 years, people whose exposure to sunlight is limited, and those with darker skins (eg those of African, African-Caribbean and South Asian origin). It also highlights the recommendations that all adults and children aged 5 years and over should consider taking vitamin D supplements of 10 micrograms during the autumn and winter months (October to late March/April).

The PDF of this leaflet has been updated following the publication of a review of the evidence on vitamin D and health by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). It highlights the importance of vitamin D supplements for particular groups, including babies, children aged between 1 and 4 years, people whose exposure to sunlight is limited, and those with darker skins (eg those of African, African-Caribbean and South Asian origin).

Annual Immunisation and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Report for Northern Ireland 2015-16

This report aims to provide an overview of both adult and childhood immunisation programmes in Northern Ireland for 2015-16. It also provides information on vaccine preventable epidemiology in Northern Ireland in 2015.

What is hepatitis? (easy read)

This is an easy read booklet designed to explain hepatitis B and C risk factors, symptoms, treatment and prevention. produced by CHANGE.

This is an easy read booklet designed to explain hepatitis B and C risk factors, symptoms, treatment and prevention. produced by CHANGE.

CHANGE is a pioneer of easy read leaflets and they have been making information accessible for more than 20 years. They make information accessible so other people with learning disabilities can make informed choices about issues that affect their lives.  

Northern Ireland Hepatitis B and C Managed Clinical Network Annual Report 2016

This is the annual report from the Northern Ireland Hepatitis B and C Managed Clinical Network. This report aims to provide an overview of hepatitis B and C epidemiology in Northern Ireland and  although it reflects epidemiological trends over time, its main focus is on data collected in 2015. It also covers work done by the Network in 2015.

Know your alcohol limits during the festive season

With the Christmas party season in full swing the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake. The PHA’s Drugs and Alcohol lead Michael Owen said: “Christmas is a great time to relax and meet up with family, friends and work colleagues to celebrate, but it is very easy to overindulge. Excess alcohol can spoil the holiday for not only you but also for your family. We are asking that people set limits for themselves and keep an eye on how many drinks they are having.

Views sought on hospital eye services

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are urging those who have used a hospital eye care service in the past two years to share their experience through the 10,000 Voices programme to help shape how care is delivered in Northern Ireland. 10,000 Voices is a PHA initiative which gives people an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences of accessing Health and Social Care services by asking them to ‘tell us their story’.

Ask your pharmacist for winter health advice

Coughs and colds are among the most common reasons for people feeling poorly over the winter period, but these minor ailments don’t have to lead to a visit to your GP or out-of-hours services, says pharmacist Shauneen Ward. Shauneen, who features in this year’s ‘Stay Well This Winter’ campaign, is encouraging people to visit their pharmacist for minor ailments such as a cough or a cold before contacting their GP.
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