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NI Rural Women's Network will have a new block of 6 weeks will be starting on Thursday 27th May at 1pm.![]()
A zoom link will be sent out to those who have registered on Monday 24th May.![]()
For more info contact Ann-Marie @NIRWN info@nirwn.org ![]()
T: 028 87753389
Many thanks to all our groups who joined our Zoom sessions last week on Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year was connect with nature. To mark this our SPDO officer and NICHI officer hosted Bird Box decorating workshops and gardening workshops all facilitated by the lovely Kelli Johnston @ LetsCraft NI. We were delighted to have Hugh from Action Mental Health facilitate Mindset training on Tuesday 11th May. To get us calm we had The Sunshine Project deliver Laugh Breathe & Relax. To finish off on a high note we had the fabulous Karen Diamond lead us in a Singing For Fun workshop.
Being in a good place to die takes planning!![]()
The 5 steps to being in a good place to die will help you organise and prepare for dying.![]()
1. Write your will![]()
2. Plan your funeral![]()
3. Plan your care![]()
4. Organ Donation ![]()
5. Share your wishes![]()
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#dmaw #inagoodplace #NorthernTrust #WesternTrust #integratedcarepartnership #CompassionateCommunities
This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week. For carers, it’s especially important to have open conversations about death to make sure you and the person you care for are prepared. ![]()
Get more information on our website: www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/when-caring-ends
Did you watch the channel 4 documentary with Davina McCall? If you missed it you can catch up with it here, it’s well worth a watch. ![]()
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www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-menopause![]()
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It’s great to see more conversation around the menopause and the effects on women, there is a lack of knowledge surrounding the menopause despite the fact all women will experience it and a lot of confusion and myths surrounding HRT. Whilst HRT may not be for all women, it’s important women have access to the correct and most up to date information to help them to make their own decisions. ![]()
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It was great to see so many symptoms and side effects of menopause covered in the documentary from bone, heart, brain and pelvic health to sexual function, mental health and issues women can face in the workplace when transitioning into this life phase. ![]()
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Knowledge is power and more open conversations around the menopause continue to enable women to access better support, resources and information and for health care professionals to also be more informed regarding the menopause.![]()
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We also mustn’t forget the power of lifestyle choices, from the food we eat, to how we move, to how we manage our stress & how we sleep during this life phase. ![]()
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#makemenopausematter #bonehealth #brainhealth #pelvichealth #menopauseawareness #menopausesupport #womenshealth #perimenopause #nutrition #motionislotion #stressmanagement #sleephygeineDid you watch the channel 4 documentary with Davina McCall last night ? If you missed it you can catch up with it here, it’s well worth a watch. ![]()
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www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-menopause![]()
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It’s great to see more conversation around the menopause and the effects on women, there is a lack of knowledge surrounding the menopause despite the fact all women will experience it and a lot of confusion and myths surrounding HRT. Whilst HRT may not be for all women I think it’s important women have access to the correct and most up to date information to help them to make their own decisions. ![]()
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It was great to see so many symptoms and side effects of menopause covered in the documentary from bone, heart, brain and pelvic health to sexual function, mental health and issues women can face in the workplace when transitioning into this life phase. ![]()
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Knowledge is power and I hope that more open conversations around the menopause continue to enable women to access better support, resources and information and for health care professionals to also be more informed regarding the menopause.![]()
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We also mustn’t forget the power of lifestyle choices, from the food we eat, to how we move, to how we manage our stress & how we sleep during this life phase. ![]()
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#makemenopausematter #bonehealth #brainhealth #pelvichealth #menopauseawareness #menopausesupport #womenshealth #perimenopause #nutrition #motionislotion #stressmanagement #sleephygeine
Making Life Better Through Covid 19 Short Term Funding NOW OPEN FOR APPLYING
COVID Short Term Funding Scheme
CWSAN are opening a small grants 06/07/2020 for Midulster Area
The Public Health Agency and the Northern Area Community Networks are pleased to
announce a programme of investment that will provide support to communities in responding
to the impact the COVID19 pandemic.
The PHA are encouraging groups to apply for the short-term funding programme which
can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities living through
COVID-19.
The funding programme will also support a range of strategic themes and priorities including:
– ‘Making Life Better’ (A whole System Strategic Framework for Public Health 2013-
2023) priorities
– Protect Life 2 (PL2) 2019-2024, strategy for reducing suicides and the incidence of
self-harm within Northern Ireland, Mental Health and Emotional Well-being.
Programmes eligible for funding should promote healthy lifestyle choices.
This year the programme will allow groups to apply for a wider range of programmes
to achieve better health and wellbeing as a result of the impact of COVID-19.
Two types of awards are available under this scheme:
Award one programme of up to £1,000 that non-constituted and constituted non-profit
taking community/ voluntary sector groups can apply for, and
Award two programme of between £1,001 and to a maximum of £5,000 for constituted,
non-profit taking Community/ Voluntary sector groups.
Click Below for Applications pack Closing Date 06/08/2020
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CWSAN-Level1- Guidance Notes for Application Form
CWSAN-Level2- Guidance Notes for Application Form
Additional Information
Socially Distant Small Grants Suggestions
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Looking After Your Mental Health At Home Booklet
NORTHERN AREA SUICIDE PREVENTION DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS(SPDO’S) have devised the following toolkit and wellbeing resource
–Looking After Your Mental Health while you Stay at Home – Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing Ideas & Activities –
CWSAN / COSTA Community Survey
Dear local Community Members
In these strange times we all have to look at our way of working, and CWSAN / COSTA are no different in this respect.
We want to know how you as a rural community or voluntary group are going at this time, and how we, through our delivery of the Rural Community Development Service across the Mid Ulster can deliver for you, now and into the future.
We would ask that you have a chat with some of the other Committee members, fill out the survey, highlighted in blue below and reply as soon as possible.
We appreciate that there a quite a few surveys circulating at the minute and you can see this one far enough away but if you could please complete this it will directly help you as groups working in your rural areas.
We are looking to hear from all groups, large or small, to give us the very best picture of how things are and how we can continue to deliver and design the best possible service for you in the future.
Your assistance would be most appreciated and remember, we are always here at the end of a phone if you have any queries of any kind, at any time.
Take Action For You – Men’s Health Week Free Activities
Monday 15th June marks the beginning of Men’s Health Week
With the increased risk to men of Covid 19 never has it been more
important to tackle underlying health issues.
We have an array of activities with pharmacy talks, cook a longs & resilience talk to choose from
Monday 7.30 pm
Men’s M.O.T with pharmacist
Tuesday & Friday 7.30 pm Men’s Cookalong with The Urban Chef
Wednesday & Thursday 7.30 p.m Man’s Self care
Keep Up to Date with Health and Well Being News
See the latest health and wellbeing news on healthallainceni.com
Low cost meals delivered to your doorstep in the Magherafelt are for just £5
Do you live in the Magherafelt area and would benefit from a Dinner Delivery Service every Wednesday and Saturday or know someone that does. Dinners Cost £5! If you or someone you know is interested please call 028 7930 0123.
You DO NOT have to be an Out and About Member to enjoy this service so feel free to make the call today!