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  • Obesity significantly increases chances of severe outcomes for COVID-19 patients

    Obesity significantly increases chances of severe outcomes for COVID-19 patients

    Learn more about how obesity can significantly increase the chances of severe outcomes for patients with coronavirus disease. Read more

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Obesity significantly increases chances of severe outcomes for COVID-19 patients

Obesity significantly increases chances of severe outcomes for COVID-19 patients

Learn more about how obesity can significantly increase the chances of severe outcomes for patients with coronavirus disease. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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WHO Report: Pandemic fatigue - Reinvigorating the public to prevent COVID-19

WHO Report: Pandemic fatigue - Reinvigorating the public to prevent COVID-19

This framework document provides key considerations for the planning and implementation of strategies to reinvigorate public support to prevent COVID-19. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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  • Healthy Cities News
Happier homes handling challenging times

Happier homes handling challenging times

In this Guest Blog, Danny Sinclair, PHA, discusses relationships, household conflict and helpful strategies with Elaine Hoey, Clinical Lead at Relate NI. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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  • Family support
Flu vaccination programme to be expanded

Flu vaccination programme to be expanded

This article outlines how the Dept. of Health will expand the flu vaccination programme this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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Useful Covid-19 Test Trace Protect resources for workplaces

Useful Covid-19 Test Trace Protect resources for workplaces

This article describes free new resources to protect workplace staff against the spread of Covid-19. Read more

Published: 14th August, 2020

Updated: 24th August, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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  • Workplaces
Get the StopCOVID NI contact tracing app

Get the StopCOVID NI contact tracing app

This article highlights the launch of the new Covid track and trace app in Northern Ireland and gives info on how to download it. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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The deadline for applying to the PHA Short-Term Funding programme has now passed.

The deadline for applying to the PHA Short-Term Funding programme has now passed.

This is a reminder that the deadline for applying to the PHA Short-Term Funding programme has now passed.. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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Guidance on reopening facilities and resuming activities

Guidance on reopening facilities and resuming activities

This page features guidance and resources for community and voluntary groups who are re-opening facilities or resuming activities after COVID-19 lockdown. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2020

Updated: 10th August, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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Supporting communities

Supporting communities

Useful advice for the community and voluntary sector including access to funding, governance, support in the community and welfare benefits Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Updated: 10th August, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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Keeping up to date

Keeping up to date

Useful information sources and ways of explaining coronavirus in different languages including sign language Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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Supporting changing workplaces

Supporting changing workplaces

Our workplaces are changing unrecognisably and at a rapid pace. To help you through, here are employer support schemes, working from home tips and support on adjusting to new routines and ways of working. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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Support for families

Support for families

Self-isolation is disrupting our usual family routines and preventing access to those we love. Access more information on how you can stay connected through this difficult period. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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Western HSC Trust Services Reset Plan ​- Stage One

The Western Health and Social Care Trust has announced plans to resume services that were curtailed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic while retaining the ability to deal with any future waves of the disease. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Updated: 30th July, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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Most vulnerable have been hardest hit by COVID-19, conference hears

Most vulnerable have been hardest hit by COVID-19, conference hears

Experts say collaboration between community and voluntary groups with statutory agencies is vital in order to find solutions to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 Read more

Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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Support services in your area

Support services in your area

Directory of services to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing (Z-Cards) and drug and alcohol support services in your area. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 7th July, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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Supporting mental health

Supporting mental health

Fear, anxiety, stress, anger and hopelessness are natural responses to the spread of COVID-19. Self-care and community care can help us address these emotions. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 12th October, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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How are you adapting to the ‘new normal’?

How are you adapting to the ‘new normal’?

We all need to find coping mechanisms to balance the lockdown Read more

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 30th July, 2020

Author: Sue Doherty Mellon

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  • Healthy start to 2021

    Healthy start to 2021

    If healthier eating was one of your New Year resolutions, then you will be interested in this series of free online workshops on food and nutrition.

  • Making the most of your food parcel

    Making the most of your food parcel

    Simple recipes to produce more balanced meals on a budget. Click on the link below to access this handy guide from the WHSCT, ‘Get cooking...making the most of your food parcel’

  • Derry City & Strabane unites with the WHO European Region to stop COVID-19 and build a better urban life

    Derry City & Strabane unites with the WHO European Region to stop COVID-19 and build a better urban life

    The Derry City & Strabane District's Deputy Lord Mayor joined local authority colleagues from across Europe to analyse good practices and to find ways to build back better.

  • Hope is a teachable skill

    Hope is a teachable skill

    Free training programme available for Community & Voluntary organisations in the Western Trust area. Hope Matters is a new skills programme developed by RESILIO.

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  • New £3m COVID-19 recovery fund for VCSE sector

    New £3m COVID-19 recovery fund for VCSE sector

    Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has launched the £3.3 million Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector (VCSE) Covid Recovery Fund to continue her Department’s support of this vital sector.

  • Keep Learning for better mental health and wellbeing

    Keep Learning for better mental health and wellbeing

    Find out how your company’s team can access free support to keep learning about ways to enjoy better health and wellbeing. By Sabrina Moore, Manager, [email protected]

  • Healthy start to 2021

    Healthy start to 2021

    If healthier eating was one of your New Year resolutions, then you will be interested in this series of free online workshops on food and nutrition.

  • Guidance on reopening facilities and resuming activities

    Guidance on reopening facilities and resuming activities

    This page features guidance and resources for community and voluntary groups who are re-opening facilities or resuming activities after COVID-19 lockdown.

  • FREE Equipment and Training for Sports Clubs

    FREE Equipment and Training for Sports Clubs

    Learn how to apply to the Clear Project and Public Health Agency for free equipment and wellbeing training for your sports club.

  • Developing Healthy Communities to feature at Joint Public Health Annual Conference

    Developing Healthy Communities to feature at Joint Public Health Annual Conference

    Erin McFeely, chief executive of Developing Healthy Communities, is among the speakers to feature at the Joint Public Health Annual Conference on 17th November.

  • Reaching out with mental health training

    Reaching out with mental health training

    During this pandemic, we know that it is increasingly important to look after our own mental health and that of others. The Clear Project has been working with the PHA to find innovative ways to work with harder to reach groups.

  • Job vacancies

    Job vacancies

    Current opportunities for employment and jobs at Developing Healthy Communities

  • Voluntary Board Members

    Voluntary Board Members

    We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with a broad spectrum of knowledge, skills and experience to join our Board during a time of diversification.

  • Connection - It's more important than ever

    Connection - It's more important than ever

    Developing Healthy Cities Chief Executive Erin Richardson writes about the growing recognition of just how important connection with others is to our mental health and wellbeing.

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