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  • BAME & access to mental health services

    BAME & access to mental health services

    Over the coming months we will be highlighting access to health services for those in the Derry City & Strabane District from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups. We’re keen to hear from you and benefit from your experience. Read more

  • The Ideas Fund: new grants programme to improve mental wellbeing

    The Ideas Fund: new grants programme to improve mental wellbeing

    Derry & Strabane area one of only four areas in the UK to access funding Read more

  • Reasonable adjustments in the care of people with learning disabilities can save lives, seminar hears

    Reasonable adjustments in the care of people with learning disabilities can save lives, seminar hears

    People with learning disabilities are twice as likely to die from avoidable causes, seminar hears Read more

  • Online Suicide Prevention Awareness Training

    Online Suicide Prevention Awareness Training

    PHA & Fresh Minds Education are delivering online courses facilitated by experienced facilitators Read more

  • BAME & access to mental health services
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  • Reasonable adjustments in the care of people with learning disabilities can save lives, seminar hears
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Multilingual information on coronavirus

Multilingual information on coronavirus

Updated Public Health Agency advice on car sharing in different languages Read more

Published: 15th March, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

Is wellbeing on your to do list?

Is wellbeing on your to do list?

If it’s not, it should be. And you can get kick-started for free. Sabrina Moore explains why it is the perfect time to refocus your workforce on health & happiness. Read more Read more

Published: 9th March, 2021

Updated: 12th March, 2021

Author: Sabrina Moore

Derry City and Strabane Learning City Survey – Setting Priorities

Derry City and Strabane Learning City Survey – Setting Priorities

We're looking for your input on the priorities for skills and knowledge in our area Read more

Published: 26th February, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

Picturing our post pandemic world

Picturing our post pandemic world

Erin McFeely, urges you to focus on what you miss now, to help Derry build forward better. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2021

Updated: 23rd February, 2021

Author: Erin McFeely

Comments: 1

BAME & access to mental health services

BAME & access to mental health services

Over the coming months we will be highlighting access to health services for those in the Derry City & Strabane District from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups. We’re keen to hear from you and benefit from your experience. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

Prosperity post COVID - A healthier place to live and work

Prosperity post COVID - A healthier place to live and work

Developing Healthy Communities' Chief Executive, Erin McFeely, met with Derry City & Strabane District's Health & Communities Committee to discuss ‘Building Forward Better’. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

The Ideas Fund: new grants programme to improve mental wellbeing

The Ideas Fund: new grants programme to improve mental wellbeing

Derry & Strabane area one of only four areas in the UK to access funding Read more

Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

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. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

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. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

2021 designated as the International Year of Health and Care Workers

2021 designated as the International Year of Health and Care Workers

There has never been a more important time to highlight the contribution that nurses, doctors and other health care workers make to our society. Read more about why 2021 has been designated the International Year of Health Care Workers. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

Reasonable adjustments in the care of people with learning disabilities can save lives, seminar hears

Reasonable adjustments in the care of people with learning disabilities can save lives, seminar hears

People with learning disabilities are twice as likely to die from avoidable causes, seminar hears Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

Online Suicide Prevention Awareness Training

Online Suicide Prevention Awareness Training

PHA & Fresh Minds Education are delivering online courses facilitated by experienced facilitators Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

Lots happening at European Healthy Cities Network Annual Conference

Lots happening at European Healthy Cities Network Annual Conference

Representatives from Derry & Strabane Healthy City & District at the three day online event. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco

WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco

Th "Commit to Quit" campaign supports people to give up tobacco through communities of quitters Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

What are countries doing to make their citizens more active?

What are countries doing to make their citizens more active?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published country factsheets and reports show successful strategies to keep citizens physically active Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 1st February, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

Healthcare experts share insight on current & future services

Healthcare experts share insight on current & future services

Hear more from our recent lunchtime seminar where we discussed the concept of a ‘credit union for DNA’, access to healthcare and a more holistic approach Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Erin McFeely

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: Deleted User

What leadership means in these challenging times

What leadership means in these challenging times

A valuable insight from Northern Ireland's Interim Mental Health Champion on the importance of leaders looking after their mental health during a crisis Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: Sara McClintock

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: Deleted User

Exclusive Q&A with Mark Durkan to mark World Mental Health Day

Exclusive Q&A with Mark Durkan to mark World Mental Health Day

Mark Durkan, MLA, recently appointed Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Mental Health, has kindly agreed to share his views with us ahead of World Mental Health Day Read more

Published: 8th October, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

Help stop Coronavirus: See what YOU can do

Help stop Coronavirus: See what YOU can do

Derry City & Strabane District Council is appealing for your help to bring COVID-19 levels back under control. Watch this video. Read more

Published: 7th October, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey

COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey

World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in chronically underfunded sector Read more

Published: 7th October, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

WHO report on impact of COVID-19

WHO report on impact of COVID-19

A rapid assessment from 130 countries looking at the impact of COVID-19 on mental, neurological and substance use services Read more

Published: 7th October, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

Big Event for Mental Health

Big Event for Mental Health

World leaders and celebrities to join WHO’s Big Event for Mental Health on 10 October Read more

Published: 7th October, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Sara McClintock

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  • Diversity & Inclusion training

    Diversity & Inclusion training

    Free online training aimed at businesses will take place in May, June and July 2021

  • Money Matters: Building financial wellbeing

    Money Matters: Building financial wellbeing

    Financial worries can cause stress and impact on wellbeing. This free training can help employers can take positive steps to support staff with practical tools and budgeting

  • Our mental health strategy response

    Our mental health strategy response

    An integrated role for community groups and clear, measurable outcomes – Developing Healthy Communities’ response to the Department of Health draft Mental Health Strategy.

  • Supporting Health & Well-being in BAME Communities

    Supporting Health & Well-being in BAME Communities

    Full programme of the event taking place on 15 April 2021 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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  • Diversity & Inclusion training

    Diversity & Inclusion training

    Free online training aimed at businesses will take place in May, June and July 2021

  • 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

    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 highlight free, easy to access training and to find innovative ways to work with harder to reach groups.

  • Independent review of mental health crisis services in Northern Ireland

    Independent review of mental health crisis services in Northern Ireland

    Seeking views to inform the development of mental health crisis services

  • Free online mental health training

    Free online mental health training

    We have compiled a directory of Online Mental Health / Suicide Prevention, self-help and training with links to online training and advice on a range of related topics.

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