Suicide prevention and bereavement support services Belfast - pocket guide with translations

Pocket Guide - promoting Public Health Agency-funded suicide prevention and bereavement support services available across Belfast.

Pocket Guide - promoting Public Health Agency-funded suicide prevention and bereavement support services available across Belfast.

Concerned about hepatitis? Get tested for free on World Hepatitis Day

Concerned about hepatitis? Get tested for free on World Hepatitis Day Ahead of World Hepatitis Day (Friday 28 July), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding us that anyone can be at risk of hepatitis, as latest statistics show that there were 122 new cases of hepatitis B cases and 191 new cases of hepatitis C diagnosed here in 2022.* This Friday, a programme of events will be planned across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of hepatitis. Hepatology staff from the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) have scheduled a number of outreach testing events at hostels across Northern

COVID-19: A guide for parents of children 6 months to 4 years of age at high risk

This leaflet is for the parents of children at serious risk from the complications of COVID-19 infection.

 

Immunisation protects

This leaflet describes the importance of childhood vaccination in protecting health.

HPV vaccination for gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men

This leaflet explains about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination schedule for gay, bisexual or other men (GBMSM) who have sex with men up to and including those aged 45 years of age.

This leaflet explains about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination schedule for gay, bisexual or other men (GBMSM) who have sex with men up to and including those aged 45 years of age.

Don’t let alcohol ruin your Twelfth of July

Many people will be getting ready to mark the Twelfth of July and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to use alcohol throughout the celebrations to keep an eye on their drinking by making a sensible plan and sticking to it. Whether it is drinking at home, at a party, at an eleventh night bonfire, or at a parade, everyone is being reminded that alcohol carries serious risks both to safety and to health. Kevin Bailey, the PHA’s Regional Lead for Drugs and Alcohol said: “We understand that the Twelfth is a time to relax and let off some steam but we’d encourage people to do

Nutrition webinars flyer

This flyer was produced by the Public Health Dietitians Group (PHDG) Northern Ireland in partnership with the PHA.

Screening information for transgender, non-binary and gender fluid service users

This leaflet for transgender, non-binary and gender fluid service users outlines four of the adult screening programmes available in Northern Ireland and how to access them.

This leaflet is for transgender, non-binary and gender fluid service users in Northern Ireland.

Director of Public Health Core Tables 2021

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisation rates, infectious diseases and screening uptake rates.

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisat

Festival-goers warned of serious drug risks

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding anyone choosing to use alcohol or drugs at summer festivals or concerts that there can be serious risks. All drugs, whether it is alcohol, illegal substances or prescription medication, carry risks and the danger increases greatly when you mix drugs, including alcohol. Kevin Bailey, Regional Lead for Drugs and Alcohol at the PHA, said: “We understand that some people choose to use alcohol and drugs as part of their festival or music event experience, but we need to remember that any drug or medicine has the potential to cause harm. The PHA strongly
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