A Fitter Future for All - framework launched

Obesity is a modern lifestyle epidemic that is threatening our health and well-being. This was the key message delivered by Health Minister Edwin Poots at the launch of The Framework for Preventing and Addressing Overweight and Obesity in Northern Ireland 2012-2022: ‘A Fitter Future for All’. This ten year strategy will seek to improve the health and wellbeing of people throughout their entire life, from newborns to seniors.

Reduce your carbon footprint and improve health, say PHA

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to make climate change their business to help sustain local communities and protect public health. During Climate Change Week (12– 18 March 2012), the PHA is calling for people to make simple changes to their lifestyle - both at home and in work - in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint and improve quality of life for everyone.

Regional Guideline on the Use of Observation and Therapeutic Engagement in Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Facilities in Northern Ireland

Regional Guideline on the Use of Observation and Therapeutic Engagement in Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Facilities in Northern Ireland

Support World Kidney Day and Sign the NHS Organ Donor Register

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting World Kidney Day (Thursday 8 March 201) by calling for more people in Northern Ireland to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor register. World Kidney Day (WKD) was first established in 2006 to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys in relation to our overall health, while also seeking to reduce the impact of kidney disease worldwide.

Physical activity and older adults

Physical activity and older adults (65+)
Evidence briefing and learning event

You are invited to attend a one-day seminar, jointly hosted by the Public Health Agency and the British Heart Foundation, to update professionals on recent developments on evidence based physical activity promotion and to disseminate the recently published CMO Guidelines on physical activity.  (Please find further details in the seminar programme below).

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, Weeks 7 and 8 (13 -26 February 2012)

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

Your 2013: What's the big idea?

Creativity, Culture and Inclusion 2 day conference

The 2013 City of Culture offers a unique opportunity to explore how creativity can promote both health and well being as well as ensuring that everyone can fully participate.  In order to promote discussion of these issues and to hear ideas and suggestions the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency and the City of Culture Company would like to invite you to participate in the following events:

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