Public Health Agency

Looking for some vegetarian recipe ideas?
Visit www.choosetolivebetter.com and check out our great range of delicious vegetarian recipes like a veggie curry, Moroccan chickpea tagine, or pasta ratatouille bake.

Carbon monoxide (CO) can be a hidden killer during the summer months. With many of us heading away on camping, caravanning or boating holidays, holidaymakers should be aware of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in enclosed spaces: www.pha.site/co0718

Don’t forget the importance of hand hygiene and food safety while #barbecuing this summer. Find out more at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/food -safety-barbecuing

Have you stopped smoking using the quit kit? Would you be willing to share your story with others? If you would please message us.

#Measles can be serious and are currently circulating in some European countries – if you’re eligible make sure you have had your #MMR. Find out more at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/a…/measles- mumps-and-rubella-mmr

The PHA is reminding everyone of the need to #clean your #hands thoroughly and regularly on days out with the family. Find out more at: http://pha.site/2T9m #handhygiene

Mixing alcohol with prescription medication, or any other drug, is dangerous. Find out more at www.pha.site/mixing

It's World Chocolate Day! Try making these tasty chocolate pots! Like & share! For full recipe and more visit www.choosetolivebetter.com #WorldChocolateDay

#Measles are circulating in some European counties – if you’re eligible make sure you have had your #MMR. Find out more at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/a…/measles- mumps-and-rubella-mmr

Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for Public Health Agency small grants which can be used to improve the mental and emotional wellbeing of local communities.
Funding is being provided to address the themes of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing, Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm.
More info here: www.publichealth.hscni.net/…/local-comm unities-encouraged-a…

Today we celebrate the 70th birthday of the NHS. A big thank you to all health service staff who have delivered care and compassion over the past seven decades, improving and saving lives on a daily basis.
#NHS70

Vaccination is one of the big success stories of the NHS. The virtual eradication of many deadly illnesses here is thanks to the fact that we are fortunate to have a free, comprehensive vaccination programme in place for our population.
#NHS70

Happy birthday #NHS70

As the NHS marks its 70th birthday, we are celebrating the dramatic improvement in the health of our population over the past 70 years, from an era where polio and TB blighted society to one where we enjoy free comprehensive vaccination and screening: www.pha.site/nhs70
#NHS70

Life expectancy has gone up by over a decade since the time the National Health Service was founded.
This week we celebrate seven decades of the NHS and the dramatic improvement in the health of our population over that time.
#NHS70

Many teenagers will be spending more time with friends over the coming months, heading out to gigs and festivals, and perhaps even heading off on their first solo holiday, which could lead to excessive drinking or drug taking, so there’s an important role for parents to talk to their children about the risks
Find out more at www.pha.site/SchoolsOut

How many steps does it take to walk around Belfast City Hall on your lunch break?
Take more steps every day to improve your health and wellbeing.
www.choosetolivebetter.com

It's the weather for a BBQ! Try something different with your pork chops and marinate in chilli sauce, garlic, honey and soy sauce for a great flavour.
Tasty recipes ideal for the BBQ on www.choosetolivebetter.com #choostolivebetter

If you’re feeling low, talk to someone you trust.
It’s never a good idea to add alcohol and/or drugs into the mix. These substances can negatively affect how you cope and feel, both at the time, and for days afterwards.
If you or someone you know is in distress or despair, call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
... If you feel you need help and support for your alcohol and/or drugs issues, please visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info for more info on services available near you.
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