World Hand Hygiene - wash your hands when on days out with the family

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day on the 5 May of the need to wash their hands thoroughly and regularly on days out with the family.

Short-term grants to help improve mental health and wellbeing

Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for grants to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing in their areas.

Statistical profile of Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2023/24

The Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2023/24 report breaks down indicators such as birth weight, maternal BMI, maternal smoking, breastfeeding status by various geographies and by deprivation status.  The report includes comparative da

The Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2023/24 report breaks down indicators such as birth weight, maternal BMI, maternal smoking, breastfeeding status by various geographies and by deprivation status.  The report includes

Rallying support for mental health helpline

With the rally season under way we have teamed up with Steering Positive Minds to raise awareness of mental health support and crisis intervention by having the Lifeline helpline number promoted on a driver’s car.

Secondary school health app wallet card

This wallet card is given to Year 8 students by the School Nursing Service. It directs students to https://apps4healthcareni.hscni.net/en-GB/helping-you-thrive-in-secondary-school which hosts apps to help with their mental health.

This wallet card is given to Year 8 students by the School Nursing Service.

World Immunisation Week – vaccination saves lives

World Immunisation Week (24-30 April) is an opportunity for the Public Health Agency (PHA) to highlight the important role that vaccinations play in protecting society today, and that without them we would face a return to the days when dis

COVID-19 vaccine - A guide to the spring 2025 COVID-19 vaccination programme

This leaflet is for people receiving COVID-19 vaccine in spring 2025. It outlines the benefits of vaccination, how you will get your vaccination and potential side effects.

This leaflet is for people receiving their COVID-19 vaccine in spring 2025. It outlines the benefits of vaccination, how you will get your vaccination and potential side effects.

Campaign to increase cancer awareness through pharmacies rolled out

A new campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and help with early diagnosis

PHA annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2019-2020 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period. It shows how this work has contributed to meeting our wider objectives and fulfilling our statutory functions.

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2019-2020 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period.

PHA annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2020-2021 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period. It shows how this work has contributed to meeting our wider o

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2020-2021 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period.

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