Smoking: know the facts

This leaflet outlines the health and financial benefits of stopping smoking. It provides key facts on the health dangers associated with smoking, information on second-hand smoke, information on the dangers of smoking to babies, and contact details for help and support available. It also lists the various forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and non-nicotine medications available.

This poster highlights some of the main health and financial benefits of stopping smoking. An associated A5 leaflet goes into detail on these areas.

Blind cord safety in spotlight during Family Safety Week

Accidents are the UK's biggest killer of children, with under-fives being most at risk in the home. As part of the first ever ‘Family Safety Week’, which is running throughout this week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone about the dangers of blind cords and is working in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to deliver a series of training sessions across Northern Ireland over coming weeks which aim to reduce the risks that blind cords pose.

Promoting positive mental health at work: a guide for employers

This booklet is one in a series aimed at promoting health in the workplace. It outlines to employers the importance of employees' mental health, good practice to support positive mental health at work, the legal requirements with regard to working environments and mental health, and key steps for action. 

Guiding Effective Drug Prevention

This document seeks to explore the nature of prevention work in the world of drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, it seeks to offer practical advice and support to those engaged in prevention work, and to give direction to those embarking on new prevention initiatives.

This document seeks to explore the nature of prevention work in the world of drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, it seeks to offer practical advice and support to those engaged in prevention work, and to give direction to those embarking on new prevention initiatives.

It is a guide to what effective prevention means. The document is primarily for those working with young people; however, many of the principles also apply within an adult context.

Nutritional guidelines and menu checklist for residential and nursing homes

Care home residents should receive a varied diet that meets their nutritional needs in appropriate surroundings.

This booklet ensures residential and nursing home managers and care providers have access to guidelines that help them achieve the aims set out by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA), ie. empowerment of, and positive engagement with, residents in all aspects of their care, including nutrition.

Ovarian cancer

Cancer of the ovary is not a common cancer but it does affect over 150 women in Northern Ireland each year.

Too often it is diagnosed late, when treatment options may be limited.

The earlier a woman with ovarian cancer is diagnosed, the more likely she is to have a better outcome.

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?

If you have bloating on most days for three weeks or more it is best to seek advice from your GP.

Other possible symptoms of ovarian cancer may include:

Teachers score top marks in nutrition and health

Teachers from across Northern Ireland are celebrating exam success after completing a Diploma in Nutrition and Health. This week 14 teachers received their Diplomas at an event at Clotworthy House in Antrim. The Public Health Agency (PHA), in partnership with the Food Standards Agency for Northern Ireland (FSANI), offered Home Economics teachers in Northern Ireland the opportunity to obtain the Royal Society for Public Health Diploma in Nutrition and Health.
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