National Heart Month
February 2012 is National Heart Month. Further information is available on the British Heart Foundation website.
Social exclusion and ageing policy seminar
Social Exclusion and Ageing Policy Seminar, Queens University Belfast.
This seminar will examine the implications of the Social Exclusion and Ageing in Diverse Rural Ireland report on policy in Northern Ireland. Presentations include reports on experiences in Scotland and Wales as well as an outline of the actions being taken by the PHA to address the needs of older people in rural areas.
For further information contact Brendan Bonner in Gransha Park House 028 71860086
Closing date for abstracts for Public Health conference
Call for Abstracts for parallel sessions at the Public Health Annual Scientific Conference at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey on 14 June 2012
The Public Health Agency and Partners will be hosting the first Public Health Annual Scientific Conference. The theme of the conference will be Children and Young People and it will focus on how public health innovations, research and practice are meeting the needs of children and young people.
Launch of social exclusion and ageing report
Launch of Social Exclusion and Ageing in Diverse Rural Ireland report, University of Ireland Galway.
This research funded by Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) was support by the PHA and examined key issues around exclusion faced by older people living in rural Ireland. The research examines a variety of settings including island inhabitants’, isolated rural communities, near urban settlements. The report is designed to influence future policy and practice in terms of addressing older people’s needs.
Carers' celebration event
Me Unltd is a project funded by PHA which provides support, training and educational programmes for Carers. This event is to celebrate the success of over 100 carers who have completed a range of training and development programmes.
The event is taking place at the Silver Birches Hotel in Omagh. For further information contact Hilary Parke in Gransha Park House 028 71860086.
Top tips revealed on how to stay off smoking cigarettes
As we progress through January, many people who quit smoking as a New Year’s Resolution may be finding it tough to stay off tobacco, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) has revealed its top tips to help people stay on track.
Meningitis - know the signs and symptoms
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling for people to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, with the prevalence of this potentially life-threatening illness at its highest during the winter.
A Happy and a Healthy 2012
Many of us start the New Year with the best of intentions to lose weight, get fitter and eat well. It’s that sense of new possibilities and fresh beginnings that can also help motivate changes in lifestyle. The Public Health Agency (PHA) advises that making small changes to your own and your family’s lifestyle can have a significant impact on improving overall health.