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At Developing Healthy communities, we love to share news about our team, the events we attend and the programmes we run that benefit the community health of Derry.

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Clear Project

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11/2024

Grants

Sports Grants going strong in 10th year

The grant scheme trains coaches to support mental health while funding vital equipment

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Acorn Farm (I Can Cook)

4

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11/2024

Urban Health

Seasonal, healthy cooking skills showcased at inaugural Stew Fest

Cheap, healthy, sustainable and delicious. We all love stew, and it’s great for our health, our pocket and the planet.

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WHO Healthy Cities

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09/2024

Events

Reimagining systems: mobilising the creative arts for healthier lives

The Derry and Strabane Healthy City and District Conference 2024, held at The Guildhall on 4 September, was a remarkable success.

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Families Voices Forum

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09/2024

Mental Health

Our year: Families Voices Forum

Every year the Families Voice forum works to expand the reach of people who have been bereaved by suicide in policy and practice, and this year was no different.

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Work Well Live Well

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07/2024

Programmes

Transforming workplace health - the impact of Work Well Live Well program in 2023-24

The Work Well Live Well program is a critical resource for organisations in Northern Ireland.

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The Ideas Fund

2

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07/2024

Urban Health

The Ideas Fund: Fostering recovery through community-driven research and the power of exercise

Collaborating with The Ideas Fund, ARC Fitness, and researchers at Ulster University to achieve remarkable outcomes.

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WHO Healthy Cities

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06/2024

News

Mayor of Derry and Strabane launches Western Diabetes Group

Derry and Strabane District Council’s newly appointed Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr held a reception in the Guildhall on Monday, 10th June 2024

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Clear Project

6

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03/2024

Mental Health

Clear Forum: Addressing Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Suicide Prevention in Our Communities

Reach, remit and referral, a breif view of the clear forum event

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The Ideas Fund

30

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11/2023

News

Ideas Fund research partnership unveils inspiring mural

Visualising the findings of an innovative piece of community research collaboration

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Families Voices Forum

9

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08/2023

Mental Health

Supporting mental health needs through funding in the right way, time and place

Members of the Families Voices Forum had the opportunity to meet with the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride again at the end of September.

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Work Well Live Well

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06/2023

Mental Health

Enhancing employee wellbeing: IMAC Group and the Work Well Live Well Program

IMAC recently worked with us to learn how to foster a positive and resilient workforce.

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Clear Project

1

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03/2023

Grants

Overcoming access barriers to get fit: Jason's story

Clear-funded programme helps one participant gym-confident

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