Strandtown pupils show their stride as Nick Griggs joins The Daily Mile

As pupils return to school, The Daily Mile is back in action and Strandtown Primary School is leading the way! Pupils stepped outside for 15 minutes of fun, fresh air, and physical activity, joined by Parkrun world record holder Nick Griggs in celebration of the school’s commitment to daily movement. The Daily Mile is a simple yet powerful initiative that helps improve children’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Every day, pupils run, jog, wheel, or walk at their own pace for 15 minutes, covering roughly a mile – all while enjoying time with friends outdoors. Nick Griggs joined

Team Northern Ireland success at World Transplant Games 2025

The Public Health Agency acknowledges phenomenal and inspirational success of Team NI at the World Transplant Games. The Games represent the largest organ donor awareness event in the world with a week-long competition taking in 17 sporting disciplines. Team Northern Ireland, competing for the first time as a stand-alone country, joined 1,500 transplant athletes from 51 countries across the globe. Organised by the World Transplant Games Federation, the Games took place 17-24 August and exist to promote organ donation, encouraging recipients to improve their health and fitness around their

Campaign urges people to ‘Take 5’ for better mental health

As part of the annual HSC mental health campaign, people are being encouraged to look after their mental health just as much as they would their physical health to help deal with life’s daily challenges. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations have teamed up for this year’s campaign to encourage people to ’Look after your mental health”. Between World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September and World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the PHA, five local HSC Trusts and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) are encouraging everyone to practise mental

Look after your mental health campaign

As part of the annual HSC mental health campaign people are being encouraged to look after their mental health just as much as they would their physical health to help deal with life’s daily challenges. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations have teamed up for this year’s campaign to encourage people to “Look after your mental health”. Between World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) and World Mental Health Day (10 October) the Public Health Agency (PHA), five local HSC Trusts, and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) are encouraging everyone

PHA reiterates drug safety advice ahead of concerts

The Public Health Agency (PHA) cannot comment on ongoing investigations by the PSNI in relation to recent tragic events. Ahead of concerts taking place this weekend, the PHA is again reminding people to be aware of their safety and that of their friends. A PHA spokesperson said: “We are aware of concern in the community around safety and wellbeing at events, so it is important that people take steps to help keep themselves and those around them safe. “Taking unknown substances or taking something when you cannot be sure of the contents could cause serious illness or even be fatal. It is

From September people aged 18+ with a severely weakened immune system will be eligible for the shingles vaccination

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced plans to expand the roll out of the shingles vaccination programme from September 2025, providing protection against what can be an extremely painful condition with complications that can be long-lasting. Currently the vaccine is available to those who are aged 65 and 70 on 1 September in addition to people aged 50 and over with severely weakened immune system. But from 1 September 2025, anyone who is aged 18 and over with severely weakened immune system (sometimes known as severely immunosuppressed) will be able to get two doses of the Shingrix

HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2024 (analysis of data from 2023)

This report aims to provide an overview of HIV epidemiology in Northern Ireland by collating and analysing information from a number of sources. 

This report aims to provide an overview of HIV epidemiology in Northern Ireland by collating and analysing information from a number of sources. 

Alcohol and pregnancy: think before you drink

This leaflet is for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant now or in the future. It explains the impact of alcohol on an unborn baby, and supports women to make healthier choices.

This leaflet is for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant now or in the future. It explains the impact of alcohol on an unborn baby, and supports women to make healthier choices.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Northern Ireland, quarterly data

Number of new episodes of selected diagnoses made by Sexual Health & HIV clinics in Northern Ireland, quarterly reporting

Number of new episodes of selected diagnoses made by Sexual Health & HIV clinics in Northern Ireland, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Warts

Talking really helps campaign evaluation 2024-2025

The 'Talking really helps' campaign evaluation provides post-campaign evaluation results based on the findings from a quantitative survey with a representative sample of the adult population.

 

The 'Talking really helps' campaign evaluation provides post-campaign evaluation results based on the findings from a quantitative survey with a representative sample of the adult population.

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