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Making Life Better: a whole system strategic framework for public health 2013-2023

Published On: 16th September 2026

By: Department of Health (Northern Ireland)

This is the Department of Health’s ten year strategic public health framework, providing direction for policies and actions to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in Northern Ireland and reduce health inequalities. The framework focuses on six themes: Giving Every Child the Best Start; Equipped Throughout Life; Empowering Healthy Living; Creating the Conditions; Empowering Communities and Developing Collaboration.

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