Breastfeeding can be a very rewarding experience. As well as having all the nutrients your baby needs to grow & develop, human milk has very special ingredients such as antibodies, hormones & stem cells to help protect your baby now & in the future. breastfedbabies.org

Newtownabbey Job Fair Newtownabbey Jobs & Benefits office 39-41 Church Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7LB Thursday 21 August 2025 10am-12pm Free Admission Explore job opportunities & connect with local employers across various sectors

Even when its cloudy UV levels may still be high Remember to take care in the sun! Check out some top tips: *Use sun protection with at least SPF 30 & UVA 4 stars *Wear a broad brim hat *Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection *Cover up *Stay in the shade careinthesun.org

Don’t put people around you at risk of breathing in harmful second-hand smoke By making the decision to quit you have already taken the first step to being smoke free Get help today…visit stopsmokingni.info to find your local free stop smoking service!

Get outdoors this August with a trip to an Inclusive Beach, MaeMurrayFoundation have all-terrain equipment available to book FREE of charge for members BOOK NOW maemurrayfoundation.org/inclusive-beac… Become a member maemurrayfoundation.org/become-a-membe… Find out more about Inclusive Beaches youtube.com/watch?v=eTdI8k…

Good luck to all young people waiting on exam results tomorrow ⭐️ Waiting on results can be a worrying time, not only for the child but also the parents. Parentline are here to support you 🫶 Parents can call free on 0808 8020 400

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Regular physical activity isn’t just about feeling better physically, it also has a positive impact on mental health. A short walk, a swim, or even gentle stretching can make a real difference. # LivingWell #MoveMoreFeelBetter

The Northern Trust Recovery College's timetable for courses running in September & October is live Register now mentalhealthrecoverystories.hscni.net/recovery.../ 🖥️[email protected] 📞028 9441 3449

Long periods of sitting can zap your energy and stiffen your joints. The fix? Move more, feel better! 🚶‍♀️🚶Stand up, stretch, walk a lap around the room – every movement counts. #LivingWell #MoveMoreFeelBetter

Preventable childhood infections can have a huge impact on a child’s life.They can miss out on education due to time spent unwell, be hospitalised, have life-long complications such as deafness, blindness & paralysis. Childhood immunisation is one more way to help keep them safe.

Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations have launched this year’s HSC mental health and emotional wellbeing campaign urging people to look after their mental health to help deal with life’s daily challenges. Find out more at pha.site/HSC2025 #LookAfterYourMentalHealth

Learning a new skill or trying something new can have a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Find out more about how to prioritise workplace mental health using the ‘Take 5 steps to Wellbeing’ at MindingYourHead.info

FREE Online Mental Health First Aid Training 3-day course 15th-17th Sept 25 or 13th-15th Oct 25 or 10th-12th Nov 25 9.30am-1.30pm Via zoom This training is suitable for anyone & does not require any previous experience [email protected]

Physical is a powerful tool for managing and preventing long-term health conditions. Even small increases in activity—like walking, taking the stairs, or stretching—can make a big difference. ✅ Every movement counts pha.site/living-well #LivingWell #MoveMoreFeelBetter

Many young people who vape did not smoke cigarettes before they started vaping. But young people who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes than those who never vape. For help and advice on talking to your child about vaping visit, pha.site/vaping

Stay well this winter, 📌‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it’ 📌Wash your hands 📌Speak to your pharmacist about over-the-counter remedies and remember antibiotics don't work on viruses. 📌Winter vaccines – if eligible get your COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccine and RSV vaccine.

The next free Stress Control online course will start on Monday 3 November 2025. The course will run for 6 weeks. You do not need to register to join – just follow the instructions at ni.stresscontrol.org to view each weekly session.

OCTOBER TRAINING These courses are FREE to those working in the community, voluntary & statutory sectors Sign up to our monthly newsletter for direct links to each course! ascert.biz/sign-up-for-up… All info and how to register below 👉[email protected] 👉training.ascert.biz

Pancreatic cancer is hard to diagnose and difficult to treat, so early detection can help save lives Someone with pancreatic cancer may not have all the symptoms listed here, as they vary for each person Read more about the signs and symptoms: bit.ly/3TWzaZ7