Mission: To make health a top priority for everyone in Northern Ireland.

This site has been designed mainly to support those working in the areas of health promotion and public health. We hope however, that the information it contains will also be of interest and use to professionals from a range of other sectors as well as students and interested members of the public.

08.04.08 Inform readership survey
Inform bimonthly newsletter aims to provide regular and relevant information about the HPA’s work in a timely and appropriate manner to all those with an interest in health promotion within Northern Ireland.

As part of our commitment to continually review how we can improve our communications, we are now conducting a review of Inform to ensure that we continue to meet readers’ needs. We would be very grateful if you would complete our survey. You will also have the opportunity to enter our prize draw for one of two £50 vouchers for Marks and Spencer once you complete the survey. ...

Please email t.sheridan@hpani.org.uk with details of your full postal address for a copy of the survey to be sent to you.

13.05.08 Employers urged to support breastfeeding mums’ return to work
The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA) is urging employers here to be more supportive of mothers who wish to continue breastfeeding once they return to work, after research showed that just 1 in 10 breastfeeding mothers in Northern Ireland have been supported to continue breastfeeding after going back to work.....
read the full 'Employers urged to support breastfeeding mums’ return to work' press release

30.04.08 Smoke-free one year on – increasing numbers set to quit
Today is the first anniversary of smoke-free legislation in Northern Ireland, and to mark this important milestone the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA) is launching a new smoking cessation website designed to help smokers quit.....
read the full 'Smoke-free one year on – increasing numbers set to quit' press release

24.04.08 Walk your way to better health
The significant benefits that walking can have on our health is the focus of the first regional Walking for health seminar, organised by the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA) in partnership with local physical activity coordinators.....
read the full 'Walk your way to better health' press release

Inform. Issue 58. April/May 2008

HPA, April 2008

Inform is published bimonthly to provide information on the HPA's current areas of work..
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Breastfeeding awareness for schools: evaluation of a CD ROM and teaching materials

HPA, April 2008

This evaluation of the pilot version of a CD ROM and teaching materials designed to help schools approach the subject of breastfeeding awareness includes feedback from teachers and pupils, which has been used to revise the pilot materials to produce the resource Breastfeeding awareness for school. .....[more information on 'Breastfeeding awareness for schools: evaluation of a CD ROM and teaching materials']

Breastfeeding awareness for schools:
a teaching resource for schools

HPA, March 2008

This CD ROM aims to assist teachers in their approach to breastfeeding in a way that is interesting, thought provoking and encourages discussion on the subject. The CD ROM includes PowerPoint presentations for two lessons, along with background reading for teachers, preparation notes, worksheets, revision sheets and suggestions for additional projects….....[more information on 'Breastfeeding awareness for schools: a teaching resource for schools ']