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Exercising is good for mental and emotional health
Fri, 17 May 2013
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13 to 19 May). This year’s theme is physical activity and exercise, highlighting the positive impact that physical activity … more
Important to talk about dying, death and bereavement
Fri, 17 May 2013
As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week (13 to 19 May), the Public Health Agency is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly about dying, death … more
Have your say on proposed changes to Blue Badge scheme
Thu, 16 May 2013
A public consultation has begun on a number of proposals on administrative changes to the Blue Badge scheme in Northern Ireland. The scheme is available to … more
Census 2011: detailed characteristics on health, religion and national identity
Thu, 16 May 2013
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has released further results from the 2011 Census, which was held on 27 March 2011. The statistics … more
Apprentice of the Year winner announced
Wed, 15 May 2013
A young Dungannon man has been crowned Northern Ireland’s Apprentice of the Year for 2013. Josh Mens, 18, received his award at ceremony in Belfast. He is … more
Help and advice available if you're looking for work
Wed, 15 May 2013
Recent figures for April 2013 show that the number of unemployment benefit claimants decreased by 200 from the previous month’s figure. There is a wide range … more

Exercising is good for mental and emotional health