If you are in distress or crisis, or you know someone who is, you can talk to one of Lifeline’s qualified counsellors for free, 24/7 🗣

📲 Call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000

🖥 Learn more at LifelineHelpline.info

Are you or someone you know struggling with house repairs?

Working with Bryson Energy & Public Health Agency we offer a free Home Safety Check for Belfast residents over 65.

This can include a follow-up repair service at a reduced rate.

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Drinking this weekend? Do you know how many alcohol units is in your drink or how much is too much? Find out all you need to know at DrugsAndAlcoholNI.info/alcohol
You can even give yourself and alcohol MOT take the test to find out if your drinking could be putting your health at risk.

#springbooster
In Northern Ireland you will be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine from 15 April 2024 if you are eligible.
Find out more at nidirect.gov.uk/covidvaccine
#COVID19

PHA is delighted to support The BUG ( Belfast's Urban Garden) at Belfast Stories site on Kent Street. What a great day for the launch. Well done to all involved.👏

The involvement of service users, carers and other key stakeholders is critical in the effective planning, commissioning, delivery and evaluation of HSC services.

Find out more by watching the video at vimeo.com/938552410

Building confidence when breastfeeding 🤱

If you’re new to breastfeeding, you may be wondering if your baby is feeding well. Check out some of our tips to help you build your confidence.

Visit pha.site/OffToAGoodStart for more advice on breastfeeding and building confidence.

Is your drinking putting your health at risk?
Adults should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Even small reductions in alcohol can make a big difference to your physical and mental health.
Take the alcohol MOT to assess your drinking @ drugsandalcoholni.info

Sometimes we think we must reach the point of crisis before asking for help 🙏

This is NOT true and reaching out for help early is a good thing.

Call Lifeline's counsellors for free, 24/7, on 0808 808 8000 or visit LifelineHelpline.info

The PHA is reminding parents about hand washing while visiting open farms. Farm animals can be the source of several bugs that can be passed from animals to humans and cause illness. Some can be particularly serious for children or pregnant women.

#washyourhands

#springbooster
In Northern Ireland you will be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine from 15 April 2024 if you are eligible.
Find out more at nidirect.gov.uk/covidvaccine
#COVID19

The Engage website is a central online resource that provides HSC staff, service users, carers & the public with information, resources and opportunities in Involvement, Co-Production and Partnership Working.
Find out more by watching the following video: vimeo.com/938593925

A few hours of solid gardening is a great form of physical activity, and it’s a great stress buster!

As the days begin to get brighter, there’s no better time to get stuck in!

To find out more about getting active, visit ChooseToLiveBetter.com

#NationalGardeningWeek

#springbooster 💪
In Northern Ireland you will be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine from the 15 April 2024 if you are in a eligible group.

Find out more at nidirect.gov.uk/covidvaccine

#COVID19vaccine

Partnership working is what we do in HSC R&D! Pictured are some colleagues from iREACH, Belfast Region City Deal, which aims to bring economic & social benefits to NI through a collaborative programme with Health, industry, government and communities. Judy Bradley Janice Bailie

Drugs and alcohol support services are available in your local area. If you or someone you know is affected by any drugs and alcohol issues, reach out and get help. Find out more at DrugsAndAlcoholNI.info

May is #NationalWalkingMonth and there’s no better time to put your best foot forward!

The Walking for Health programme aims to encourage people to increase their level of physical activity by participating in local led health walks.

Visit choosetolivebetter.com/content/gettin… for info.

The PHA is proud to support Fast Track Cities goal of zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030. Positive Life NI Fast-Track Cities #fasttrackcities

#springbooster
In Northern Ireland you will be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine from 15 April 2024 if you are eligible.
Find out more at nidirect.gov.uk/covidvaccine
#COVID19

The PHA is reminding everyone ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day 🖐on the 5 May of the need to clean your hands thoroughly and regularly on days out with the family, particularly when visiting open farms. 🐑🐄🐖🪿🐇🐥
Read more pha.site/washhandsonfarm
#WorldHandHygieneDay