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/f…
ALT Graphic titled “Self-care guide for respiratory illness” with coloured tiles saying; rest up – with a picture of a couch; drink plenty of fluids - with a picture of a drink; Catch it bin it, kill it - with a picture of a packet of tissues; wash hands regularly with a picture of someone washing hands under a water tap; antibiotics don’t work on viruses, speak to your pharmacists about cold remedies; winter vaccines, with a picture of a needle and more text that says. If eligible get your COVID-19 and flu vaccine.
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…
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/smokefreeconsultati…
ALT A graphic showing a packet of cigarettes and two coloured vaping devices, one pink and one green. White text is set against a teal background, saying "smoke-free generation and vaping" as well as "have your say!" A link is provided which tales the user to the smoking consultation the government has set up - the link is www.pha.site/smokefreeconsultation
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/smokefreeconsultati…
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/CourseEve…
ALT Image of man and woman working with added text 'Workplace wellbeing' 'The Work Well Live Well programme supports businesses to help them improve the health, safety and wellbeing of employees.'
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
ALT Image of two men on a park bench with added text: "Benefits of getting active" "#StressAwarenessWeek" "30 October - 3 November