Developing Healthy Communities

Continue to work with our member group Northwest Islamic Association youth on designing lanterns and some social time. Project kindly funded by @WesternHSCTrust managed through #CLEAR @DHCinfo

We're slowly making our way through the excellent @IPPR Healthy Places, Prosperous Lives report, but it's great to see 'freedom from addiction' and 'clean air to breathe' among the report's seven foundations. Both big themes for us in 2024.

Reminder to book on to our training opportunities taking place in Enniskillen and online! Available to staff working in the community and voluntary sector in the Western Trust Area. Register and book below: bookings.dhcni.com

SafeTALK Announcement! We are pleased to announce some fantastic training opportunities taking place in Omagh and Enniskillen. Register and book below: bookings.dhcni.com

Rest up, drink plenty of fluids, catch your coughs and sneezes in a tissue, bin it and wash your hands – some essential steps in self-care that can also help prevent further spread of winter illnesses. Find more about managing your illness at home: nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/flu

Sign up now for the Work Well Live Well programme and receive this training for your employees for FREE! Click the link for info. dhcni.com/Work-Well-Live… if your business is in the Western Trust area and for all other areas visit nichs.org.uk/workwelllivewe… @nichstweet @DHCinfo

We have commenced a review of the Protect Life 2 Action Plan and are now seeking views Have your say by ✅completing the survey, or ✅attending an area workshop (booking essential) More information at health-ni.gov.uk/news/review-pr…

From first foods to textures and feeding tips, the new weaning series from Public Health Dietitians Group is the perfect way to get started on your weaning journey. To watch the full series, visit pha.site/WeaningSeries

#HappyNewYear! Welcome to Dry January 2024. Escape the hangxiety and feel brighter each day. It's the perfect time to sign up to #DryJanuary here: dryjanuary.org.uk

This time tomorrow the Hive Choir will be singing their hearts out with the lovely folks at the House in the Wells. Please come along for some great tunes and festive cheer! This project is supported by the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project @DHCinfo

We are so proud to share the ‘We Carry On’ mural with you- a visual representation of the mental health impact of cancer surgery created by #Peaball based on the findings of a @UlsterUni study commissioned by @HiveCancerSupport & funded by @TheIdeasFund #WeCarryOn

With more sustainable consumption, we can contribute to better health for both people and planet! Today's a great day to: ✅ Only buy what we need 💚 Reutilize what we already have ♻️ Recycle our waste 🏃‍♀️ Enjoy the outdoors ☎️Call mum or a friend ❤️ #BlackFriday #COP28

Day 1 of 2023 #HealthyCities Annual Business Meeting & Technical Conference is underway! "Cities we are cultivating today are the blueprints for tomorrow" Kira Fortune #HCN35 #HealthForAll What is a healthy city? bit.ly/3glVBZp

There are over 2,000 avoidable smoking-related deaths in Northern Ireland every year🚬 The government is running a consultation around creating a smoke-free generation and tackling youth vaping ⌨️ ➡ Make your voice heard and complete the survey at pha.site/smokefreeconsu…

World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week runs from 18 to 24 November every year. This year’s theme is Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together. Visit pha.site/antibiotics #antibiotic #AMR #WAAW #WAAW23

The government’s once-in-a-generation consultation on smoking and youth vaping is now open 🚬 The Public Health Agency’s Dr Joanne McClean is urging everyone to not miss their chance to have their say 🗣 ➡ Fill in the survey at pha.site/smokefreeconsu…

👀 Congrats Derry & Strabane on the Bronze Sustainable Food Place award!

Final Call for Free Mental Health First Aid Training! Last chance to secure a place on the MHFA Workshop facilitated by @AwareNI on 16th & 23rd November 2023. Book your space at: bookings.dhcni.com/CourseEvent/De…

Did you know your workplace can receive mental health support and training for FREE as part of the Work Well Live Well programme? Visit dhcni.com/Work-Well-Live… if your business is in the Western Trust area and for all other areas nichs.org.uk/workwelllivewe… @DHCinfo @nichstweet

Being more physically active is a great way to help manage stress. It could be as simple as a walk in a local park with a friend, a cycle to work or a dip in the local swimming pool! To find out more, visit ChooseToLiveBetter.com #StressAwarenessWeek #NationalStressAwarenessDay