Eatwell guide

This poster shows graphically how much of each of the following food groups we should eat for a healthy, balanced diet: fruit and vegetables; potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates; dairy and alternatives; beans, pulse.

This poster shows graphically how much of each of the following food groups we should eat for a healthy, balanced diet: fruit and vegetables; potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates; dairy and alternatives; beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins; and oils and spreads.  

Parents and carers asked for views on children’s services

Parents and carers in the Lisburn have been asked for their views on how best to develop services for children aged 0-3 in their area. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is one of the lead partners in the Resurgam Community Development Trust’s ‘Early Intervention Lisburn’ (EIL) project which held a one-day event in Lagan Valley Leisureplex to listen to the views of people in the communities of Hillhall, Tonagh, Old Warren, Knockmore and Hilden.

Belfast’s first consultation on emotional resilience and Take 5 launch

The Belfast Strategic Partnership (BSP) has launched a consultation process today, entitled: ‘Building Emotional Resilience Strategy 2014-17’. The BSP’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Thematic Group will seek the views of Belfast residents, community and voluntary groups and interested bodies, to help inform decisions about building emotional resilience for Belfast citizens. ‘Emotional resilience’ refers to an individual’s ability to adapt to stressful situations or crises.

Regional Health and Social Care Personal and Public Involvement Forum: Annual Update Report 2012/13

Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) is an essential component in the delivery of truly person centred services. It is also a statutory duty. The PHA has leadership responsibilities in respect of the implementation of PPI across HSC. One of the ways in which the PHA discharges that leadership function, is through the Regional HSC PPI Forum. This body brings together all HSC organisations, working alongside service users and carers, to bring a focus on involvement. 

Patients, families and carers asked to share their experiences of palliative care

A call has been issued for patients, families and carers to complete a major all-island survey of palliative care experiences. The 'Let’s Talk About' survey is the first of its kind across Ireland and continues until the end of May. A drive on responses to the survey is being sought as part of this week’s Dying Matters Awareness Week in Northern Ireland. The survey can be completed online at www.letstalk-about.org.

Save a life at this year’s Balmoral show

Around 200 people in Northern Ireland are on the transplant waiting list and sadly around 15 people die each year waiting for an organ. Despite support for organ donation being extremely high, more than two thirds of the population here are not on the organ donor register. To help tackle this issue, the Public Health Agency (PHA) will be hosting an awareness stand packed full of information on organ donation at this year’s Balmoral show from Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 May.

PHA supports Northern Ireland Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Week

Northern Ireland Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Week 2014 runs from 12 to 18 May and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is supporting it by highlighting the need to raise awareness of the health inequalities experienced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGB&T) and the impact of homophobia and transphobia on the lives of individuals and families.

Public Health Annual Scientific Conference: Recognising diversity in public health

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and partner organisations are hosting a scientific conference focusing on how public health innovations, research and practice meet the diverse needs of our population. The conference, taking place on Monday 16 June 2014, recognises that diversity is about individual as well as group differences, treating people as individuals, and placing positive value on diversity in the community and workforce.

Let’s talk about anxiety

During Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 12 to 18 May, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to seek help for any mental health problems they may be experiencing. Almost one in five people in Northern Ireland show signs of a possible mental health problem. Anxiety, one of the leading causes of mental ill-health in the world, is the theme of this year’s awareness week.
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