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Be UV aware this summer

Be UV aware this summer

As UV levels are expected to hit their highest in Northern Ireland next month (June), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are highlighting the importance of being UV aware to stay safe in the sun. They... Read More

This Sun Awareness Week be UV aware

This Sun Awareness Week be UV aware

This Sun Awareness Week [May 3-9] the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging people to stay safe in the sun and to be UV aware. Denise McCallion, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at the... Read More

Be UV Aware this summer

Be UV Aware this summer

This June, just as the UV levels normally hit their highest in Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are highlighting the importance of being UV aware to stay safe in the sun. The organisations... Read More

Sun safety warning during lockdown

Sun safety warning during lockdown

One of the unintended consequences of lockdown and people spending more time in their gardens or yards could be an increased risk of sunburn, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. The two bodies are... Read More

Stay sun safe on your winter break

Stay sun safe on your winter break

Don’t forget your sunscreen that’s the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland to those heading off on a winter break. At this time of year many people will be flying off to catch some... Read More

Stay sun safe on snow and sand

Stay sun safe on snow and sand

Sunscreen is one holiday essential that often gets left behind when people pack for a winter holiday, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people not to forget their sunscreen when packing for their... Read More