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the links below.
You may also like to refer to our corporate
publications for further information on our work.
Freedom
of Information The Freedom
of Information (FOI) Act 2000 gives the public a general
right of access to all types of written information held
by public authorities. It is designed to encourage more open
and accountable government.
Under part one of the Act, the Health Promotion Agency for
Northern Ireland has developed a publication scheme which
outlines the information it is making available to the public.
The scheme
is available for download in portable document format (PDF)
here.
Equality
Section 75 of
the Northern Ireland Act 1998 requires public authorities,
in carrying out their functions, powers and
duties, to promote equality of opportunity and good relations
among a range of groups. The Equality Commission approved
the Agency’s Equality Scheme in July 2001.
Documents
available for download in portable document format (PDF):
Recruitment To view positions currently available within the Health
Promotion Agency click here.
Our
Other Sites
The HPA has seven
other websites:
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www.breastfedbabies.org
is the first regional site dedicated to breastfeeding.
Written and designed especially for parents in Northern
Ireland, the site highlights why breastfeeding is important,
and includes a step-by-step guide to positioning and
attachment, guidance on expressing breastmilk, solutions
to common breastfeeding problems, and contact details
for further support.
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www.drugsalcohol.info is
the first regional drugs and alcohol prevention website
for professionals in Northern Ireland. The Health
Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland has produced
the site as part of the Northern Ireland Drugs and
Alcohol Campaign. The intention is to support individuals,
organisations and agencies working in drugs and alcohol
prevention, education and treatment in Northern Ireland.
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www.getalifegetactive.com aims to give people the information and motivation needed to increase their level of physical activity and, by doing so, protect their health both now and in the future. The site is aimed at everyone who knows or suspects that their lifestyles could be healthier than they are now.
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www.hpa-pod.org is an online learning environment developed in response to an identified need for access to flexible online training for professionals.
Pod courses will cover a series of health related topics and will be aimed at a wide range of people whose work impacts on health.
All courses are developed and tested in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure they are relevant to the needs of users.
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www.hphconference2007.com has been developed to support of the 4th All Ireland Health Promoting Hospitals conference 2007, entitled 'The hospital without walls - a community asset for health', which took place on 23 and 24 October 2007 in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh. The website gives the background to Health Promoting Hospitals and the conference theme, as well as programme and speaker information. People wishing to attend the conference can book a place online, while an application form is also available to download.
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www.ifhconference2007.net has been developed in support of the 3rd Investing for Health conference, entitled Sharing learning and informing the future of Investing for Health,
which took place on 5 December 2007. The website
gives the background to the IfH strategy, outlines
the achievements to date and highlights the aims
of this year’s conference. People looking to attend the conference can book a place online, while an application form is also available to download. |
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www.knowyourlimits.info has been developed in support of the public information campaign to highlight the dangers of binge drinking. It explains how much alcohol you can drink in a day without placing your health at risk and allows you to calculate how many units of alcohol are found in a range of drinks. The website also provides advice and other useful information.
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www.mindingyourhead.info is for those who are worried about poor mental health, either their own or that of someone else, as well as those interested in maintaining good mental health. It discusses how you can spot the symptoms of a potential mental health problem and suggests some simple ways to stay mentally healthy. It provides a central source of advice and contact information for support groups and organisations across Northern Ireland. |
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www.spacetobreathe.org.uk
along with a high profile advertising campaign and widely distributed information leaflet, provides useful information about smoke-free legislation in Northern Ireland, which was introduced on 30 April 2007, and how it affects you. The Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (the Order) was made on 14 November 2006.
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www.thesnackpack.net contains
information about the Fresh Fruit in Schools pilot
scheme, a major Investing for Health initiative that
provides a free piece of fresh fruit each school
day to all P1 and P2 pupils in over 80 targeted schools
in the four Health Action Zones. The scheme, aimed
at raising awareness of the benefits of healthy eating,
runs from autumn 2002 to summer 2004.
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www.up-2-you.net
focuses on information about smoking but also features
information about drugs and alcohol. The site was
developed to support the HPA’s public information
campaign on smoking, ‘Your body, your
life, your choice’, which is aimed primarily at
young people aged 11 to 14.
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www.want2stop.info
Smokers who access support to help them quit double their chances of being successful. Those who wish to quit can log on to www.want2stop.info to obtain information on specialist smoking cessation services, sign up to a personalised quit plan and join with a ‘buddy’ who will support them in their quit attempt.
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www.helpprotectyourself.info
This website is intended to answer questions you may have about the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that can help protect against cervical cancer.
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