Advice and Information
Perinatal mental health services
Find information about mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth, including how to get help and access perinatal mental health services in Northern Ireland.
Mental health and wellbeing in pregnancy
Find information and support to help look after your mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and after your baby is born. Learn about common perinatal mental health conditions, when to seek help and the support and services available in Northern Ireland.
Vaccination coverage
Northern Ireland monitors vaccination coverage on a regular basis to help improve vaccination programmes and learn how well people are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.
COVID-19 vaccination surveillance in Northern Ireland: end of campaign report Spring 2026
A total of 69,254 COVID-19 vaccinations were administered during the Spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign which commenced on 20 April 2026 and ended on 30 June 2026.
Seasonal influenza vaccination surveillance in Northern Ireland: end of campaign report 2025/26
A total of 576,527 influenza vaccinations were administered during the 2025/26 seasonal influenza vaccination programme which commenced on 06 October 2025 and ended on 31 March 2026.
COVID-19 vaccination surveillance in Northern Ireland, Autumn 2026
The COVID-19 Autumn 2026 vaccination campaign commenced in Northern Ireland on 01 October 2026. The campaign is delivered by a number of providers including GP, community pharmacy and Health and Social Care Trusts.
Seasonal influenza vaccination surveillance in Northern Ireland, Autumn 2026
The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2026/27 officially commenced in Northern Ireland on 01 October 2026. Younger eligible individuals were offered vaccination from September 2026.
COVID-19 Genomics Bulletin
COVID-19 genomics weekly report. This report describes and monitors the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) variants in Northern Ireland.
Respiratory Surveillance Report
Integrated influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 infections reporting into a weekly report, providing a single overview of the epidemiology of these infections in Northern Ireland, along with the number of respiratory care home outbreaks, hospital admissions and occupancy, and deaths.
Screening and vaccinations during pregnancy
Find trusted information and support to help you have a healthy pregnancy including antenatal care, screening, vaccinations, and looking after your health throughout pregnancy.
News
Simple actions can help you stay well this winter
Getting vaccinated, good hand hygiene and talking to your pharmacist about over-the-counter remedies for simple illnesses are just some of the ways highlighted in the ‘Stay Well this Winter’ campaign to help people prepare for the winter months.
World Menopause Day 2026: lifestyle changes can support women through menopause and beyond
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging women to take positive steps to support their health during perimenopause, menopause and later life, ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October.
Don’t put it off: attend for breast screening when invited – it could save your life
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month [October] the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who is eligible to attend for breast screening when invited, and reminding everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
Maximise COVID-19 protection for winter with vaccination
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the importance of taking steps to help protect themselves against COVID-19. The call comes as the agency rolls out this season’s vaccination programme against the disease.
What's on your doorstep? PHA highlights local opportunities to connect, stay active and age well this October
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging older people across Northern Ireland to discover the activities, support and opportunities available on their doorstep as part of Positive Ageing Month this October.
Make Stoptober your time to quit smoking for good
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who smokes to make this October the month they quit for good by joining Stoptober and accessing free support services available across Northern Ireland.
Public Health Agency and Translink mark Organ Donation Week with celebration of the Gift of Life
On Thursday (24 September), commuters at Belfast Grand Central Station witnessed something a little different as Translink hosted a Public Health Agency (PHA) event to mark Organ Donation Week 2026.
World Contraception Day – What Works For You?
Ahead of World Contraception Day (26 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the many free contraception options available and where to find them.
Stay strong, stay steady, stay independent: PHA highlights importance of falls prevention
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to take simple steps to reduce their risk of falling and maintain their health, confidence and independence as part of Falls Prevention Week 2026.
Public urged to protect themselves as flu vaccination goes live
Over a million people are eligible for this year’s free flu vaccine, as the Public Health Agency (PHA) launches the vaccination programme with a call for people to help protect themselves and others this winter. Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “Flu is far worse than a...
Publications
This leaflet and poster support the MMRV Catch-up vaccination programme. This programme is for children born on or after 1 January 2020 to 31 August 2022.
The programme starts on 1 November 2026 and runs until 31 March 2028.
This leaflet provides information about cervical screening and the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme.
This updated guidance replaces Adoption Reports: Guidance for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses and Family Nurses. (PHA, June 2026) following renewed encompass advice regarding storage of the adoption report.
The Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) provides weekly updates on the number of reported infectious disease cases reported by the PHA.
3+ Review: Guidance for Pre-school Education Teachers and Leaders - Health and Education Working in Partnership to Support Pre-school Children
Thie leaflet highlights why it's important to get your flu vaccine this winter - it's quick, safe and protects your loved ones too.
This report describes the epidemiology of people newly diagnosed with hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Northern Ireland (NI), as notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) NI, from 2017 to 2025.
Summary of incidence tables: cases of clostridioides difficile (CDI), methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and gram negative bacteraemia (GNB) by Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland by financial year.
This report provides an interim update on the epidemiology of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (PLWHIV) in Northern Ireland (NI), from 2023 to 2024.
If you are receiving chemotherapy or steroids, your immune system may be slightly weaker than usual. This may make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Make sure you are up to date with all the vaccines you are eligible for.
Funding
Youth treatment - community based service for children and young people who are identified as having substance use issues, and their families in Northern Ireland [6013686]
The PHA wishes to inform the market that the anticipated advertisement date for this tender is November 2026. Suppliers are advised to continue checking the PHA website for updates on indicative
Workforce Development Training – Motivational Interviewing Courses [5913615]
The Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland, has published the following Tender;
Workforce Development Training – Motivational
Needle Exchange Packs and Service [6010883]
The Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland, has published the following Tender; Needle Exchange Packs and Service [6010883].
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Bespoke Low Intensity, Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme for In-person Group and Online Group Delivery [5974641]
The Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland, has published the following Tender;
Bespoke Low Intensity, Evidence Based Cognitive
Tender Opportunity for the CAWT PEACEPLUS Healthier Futures Project (HFP) [HSE 28147]
Tender details:
Tender No: HSE 28147
Contracting Authority: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Theme: Obesity & Physical Activity
Name: CAWT Healthier Futures Project
Closing Date: 15th June 2026 at 12:00
Tend
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...
Tender for the provision of a shared reading service in the NI criminal justice setting [5450119]
The Public Health Agency (PHA) wishes to tender for the following service. This procurement is for services classified under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) as Social and Other
Preliminary market engagement - Therapeutic services for families affected by problematic parental substance use [5945533]
Preliminary Market Engagement - Therapeutic Services for Families Affected by Problematic Parental Substance Use
The Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistic Service (PaLS), on