Remember to stay sun safe on your winter break

Sunscreen is one holiday essential that often gets left behind when people pack for a winter holiday, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people not to forget their sunscreen 

Sexual Health Week: Let’s talk about sex!

The theme of this year’s Sexual Health Week campaign (10-16 February) is having open conversations and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to do just that.

World Cancer Day: be aware of the signs and symptoms

This World Cancer Day on Tuesday 4 February, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take notice of their bodies and contact their GP if they feel something isn’t right.  

Pharmacies encourage everyone to look after your mental health

Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are providing advice and support to help people look after their mental health in a new campaign. Running throughout February and March,

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  • The HPSA report provides an overview of selected surveillance metrics in the form of a situational awareness summary. Horizon scanning provides information on emerging situations that can impact public health including local, national and global events.

  • A public mental health approach is concerned with improving mental health and wellbeing and preventing mental illness. On this page you can find information about work underway to deliver the Public Mental Health Action Plan.

  • Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection in Northern Ireland monthly report. GAS are common bacteria and can be present on or in the human body, without causing infection which is known as colonisation. 

Look after your mental health

This leaflet highlights the importance of looking after your mental health and being aware of any signs of problems with it.

This leaflet highlights the importance of looking after your mental health and being aware of any signs of problems with it. 

PHA draft corporate plan: stakeholder online consultation event

During the live 12 week consultation period for the Public Health Agency (PHA) Draft Corporate Plan 2025-2030 we are holding one further online session for those who have been unable to attend but would like to participate.

Public health advice ahead of Storm Éowyn

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people to look after themselves and others following the red and amber weather warnings issued ahead of Storm Éowyn.

“If it wasn’t for screening, I probably wouldn’t be here today” – Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (21–28 January), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding women of the importance of attending for cervical screening when invited.

Promoting equality and inclusion: the HSC regional LGBTQ+ staff forum

The Public Health Agency is committed to promoting health and reducing health inequalities in Northern Ireland.  The Agency also recognises the central contribution that staff makes to the fabric of our health and social care services.  

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