Queen’s University shows support for breastfeeding mums

Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Service (NSES) and Take Home Naloxone (THN) Quarterly Reports

The quarterly reports summarise the regional Needle and Syringe Exchange Service (NSES) and Take Home Naloxone (THN) activity alongside anonymous, non-identifiable client data across Northern Ireland.

Following the implementation of the Harm Reduction Information System for Northern Ireland, Neo360 in December 2022 PHA publishes quarterly activity reports on harm reduction services. 

Childhood immunisation and the school-based vaccination programme

This resource provides information on childhood immunisation and the school-based vaccination programme. 

World Suicide Prevention Day: Contact Lifeline if you’re in distress or despair

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Lifeline are highlighting the importance of talking to someone if you are struggling with negative thoughts or feelings, or are overwhelmed by what is going on in your life.

COVID-19 still with us, but vaccination and taking practical steps can reduce spread

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has taken the decision to bring forward the start date of this year’s autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes to 18 September 2023. This is a precautionary measure following the identification of a new COVID-19 variant.

Walk and Talk 2023 – “Creating hope through action”

Health and Social Care Trusts and PHA have worked in partnership to develop a campaign to encourage people across Northern Ireland to embrace and demonstrate the theme: Creating Hope, Through Action.

At risk of Mpox? Avail of vaccination at this year’s Foyle Pride to help protect yourself!

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people who are eligible to avail of the mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) vaccinations at Foyle Pride on Saturday 26 August.08

More people will become eligible for the shingles vaccination from September

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced plans to roll out the shingles vaccine to even more people from September 2023. This will give more older people and those with a weaker immune system protection against shingles which can be an extremely painful condition and complications can be long...

Regional framework for midwives and obstetricians who support women requesting care outside of guidance in Northern Ireland

Regional framework for midwives and obstetricians who support women requesting care outside of guidance in Northern Ireland.

Regional framework for midwives and obstetricians who support women requesting care outside of guidance in Northern Ireland.

 

Exam results – talk to young people about alcohol and drugs dangers

With young people set to receive their exam results, the Public Health Agency is encouraging parents and guardians to talk to them now about risks of drinking alcohol and taking drugs.

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