Skin cancer prevention programme grant

The Public Health Agency (PHA) wishes to invite proposals for the delivery of an 18-month Skin Cancer Prevention Grant Programme.

This grant programme is intended to support the delivery of an outcomes-based accountability approach to reduce the incidence of skin cancer and deaths from it among people in Northern Ireland. 

The work of the grant programme is closely aligned to the Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy (SCPS) objectives, including recommendations emerging from the SCPS Review. 

Hantavirus update

The Public Health Agency is working closely with the UK Health Security Agency, which is coordinating the UK public health response on hantavirus associated with the MV Hondius.

Statement on Professor Sir Frank Atherton report on cervical screening

The Public Health Agency welcomes the publication of Sir Frank Atherton’s report on cervical screening.

Health registries

Mental health and wellbeing

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Smoking and vaping

Smoking and vaping can affect your health and wellbeing. Whether you smoke, vape or both, support is available to help you make informed choices and stop when you are ready.

Elevate programme having a positive impact in communities

Community and voluntary organisations are being encouraged by the Public Health Agency (PHA) to apply for a programme that can help tackle health inequalities in their local communities.

 

Early detection saves lives: Be UV aware, protect your skin and check for changes

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland, so this Sun Awareness Week [11-17 May], the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging everyone to protect their skin from UV damage. 

World Hand Hygiene Day – clean hands save lives

The PHA has backed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Hygiene Day on 5th May as part of a global call to ensure proper hand hygiene in healthcare settings and everyday life, which can have lifesaving benefits.

Lived experience shapes NI’s Whole Systems Approach to obesity

Obesity is one of the most significant public health challenges facing Northern Ireland, with one in five children and over two thirds of adults living with overweight or obesity here.

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