Find help with the cost of living in Derry and Strabane

Struggling with the cost of living in the Derry City & Strabane council area? Know somebody living locally who needs support with food, fuel or warmth? Derry City & Strabane District Council has collected details for support services and community organisations in one place.

Access the cost of living support site

The site features sections on finances, bills, food, fuel, warm spaces, community centres and more.

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Understanding Preventive Healthcare: Your Path to a Healthier Future

Preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term well-being, focusing on proactive measures to detect and address health issues before they become serious. In this blog, we'll explore the concept of preventive healthcare, its importance, and how it empowers individuals to take control of their health and future.
Exploring the Various Types of Health Checkup Packages

Taking charge of your health through regular checkups is a wise decision, but with various health checkup packages available, it's essential to understand which one suits your needs.
The Importance of Regular Health Checkups for Your Well-Being

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to prioritize work, family, and daily responsibilities over our health. We often neglect our well-being until a health issue becomes impossible to ignore. That's where the importance of regular health checkups comes into play, serving as a vital cornerstone of preventive healthcare.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

Join the movement this World Suicide Prevention Day with the theme 'Creating Hope Through Action.' From September 11th to October 9th, Northern Ireland unites to prioritize mental health and community well-being

Health innovation and sustainable futures. The 2023 Derry & Strabane Healthy City and District conference

Celebrate local leadership and global inspiration in health at the 2023 Derry City & Strabane Healthy City and District conference in partnership with Ulster University
New Derry~Londonderry community research partnership with Ulster University secures £90,000 in funding

New Derry~Londonderry community research partnership with Ulster University secures £90,000 in funding
What can we learn from the global schools at the front line of air quality action?

Developing lungs. Closer to the ground. Everyone suffers when air quality is poor, but the World Health Organization is clear in its assessment that children suffer more.
Does money make you healthy?

Being wealthy adds nine years to healthy life expectancy, but how does it work in practice?
How Aberdeen's district heating scheme helped slash fuel bills

District heating is completely normal. So why are there so few heat network schemes in Northern Ireland
Rethinking obesity for good

This World Obesity Day (4 March) we're opening our minds to system-level solutions
Six community wellbeing projects in the north west awarded £388k in funding

Projects include supporting women with a learning disability through menopause, bringing together rural and urban communities to alleviate poor mental wellbeing and food poverty, and a mural based on the stories of cancer survivors in Derry City Centre
Celebrating 30 years of Developing Healthy Communities

Looking back on an amazing series of 30th anniversary events (in pictures). This year we celebrated 30 years of Developing Healthy Communities through community participation, cooperation and consultation in local decision-making.
Mayor celebrates WHO Healthy City designation for Derry & Strabane

“The experts are telling us we’re on the right track.” Derry City & Strabane is a World Health Organization Healthy City and District for the third time
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