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A Costly Subject 1: Silver Life Insurance Scam
Scam & elder financial abuse.
Stop! Think! never share bank details with anyone! delivered in partnership with @PCSP_S @OLTHLC @Ed_Authority and Top Ten Women’s Drama Group,
Case studies…
Men’s Health Week is vital for drawing attention to the unique health challenges men face, promoting preventive health practices, reducing stigma around mental health, and fostering a supportive community. By focusing on these areas, Men’s Health Week aims to improve the overall health and well-being of men, ultimately leading to longer, healthier lives.
Here the impact our programmes are having on Men who come and attend our programmes and services
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Ready steady Sing and Play!
Play & Discover!
Little Kickers in partnership with Trojans FC!
Pictures below
The Old Library Trust was delighted to be involved in the newly established Western Diabetes group to support all local people living with any type of Diabetes.
Mayor of Derry and Strabane to Launch Western Diabetes Group During National Diabetes Awareness Week – Derry and Strabane, 10th June 2024 , –
Derry and Strabane District Council’s newly appointed Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr held a reception in the Guildhall on Monday, 10th June 2024 to launch the recently formed Western Diabetes Group. This event coincides with National Diabetes Awareness Week, during which a series of roadshows will be held in local community venues throughout the WHSCT to raise awareness about the risks associated with Diabetes. The DCSDC Council Offices and the Alley Theatre in Strabane will also be illuminated in blue to draw attention to the issue of Diabetes within our population.
National Diabetes Awareness Week presents an ideal opportunity to officially launch the Western Diabetes Group who are working to reduce the levels of all types of diabetes and provide better support to those people living with the condition.
Coordinated by Developing Healthy Communities as part of the Derry and Strabane Healthy Cities initiative, the group’s members are drawn from a range of agencies including the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT), GP Federation, Ulster University, DCSDC, the NI Public Health Agency. Diabetes UK, JDRF (Type 1 Diabetes), the Healthy Living Centre Alliance, to name but a few. Several local councillors from the DCSDC Health Committee also attended the event.
The group has been established in response to the concerning levels of diabetes within the WHSCT area. According to a spokesperson for the Western Diabetes group, nearly 18,000 people in the Western Trust area are living with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, approximately 11,500 individuals are registered with prediabetes. Many people are unaware of the signs, symptoms, and risks of diabetes, and accessing specialised healthcare support can be challenging due to pressures on primary and secondary health services. However, there are opportunities to collaborate with local community organisations to support diabetes prevention and management. Involving patients and carers in educating healthcare providers and others about living well with diabetes is also crucial.
The Western Diabetes Group will work with individuals living with all forms of diabetes, aiming to reduce the incidence and impact of the condition through engagement with local agencies and communities, awareness raising and delivery of prevention and wellbeing programmes and support. Mayor Seenoi Barr commented ‘I am delighted to launch the Western Diabetes Group and commend the various agencies for coming together to tackle this very serious and complex condition. I have no doubt that the collective expertise, knowledge and skills of the Western Diabetes Group will make a positive difference to halting the rise of diabetes within our population’.
As part of Volunteer week 2024 The Old Library Trust got all their volunteers together to celebrate them and the work that they do to help local people across our community.
THANK YOU!
We couldn’t do what we do without your help!
MONDAY THE 10th JUNE 2-4pm Diabetes Roadshow at OLT?
Are you at risk of or currently have Type 2 Diabetes?
Come along and enjoy:
FREE health check
Information & awareness from specialists
OLT programme support
Diabetes friendly food & snacks
@DHCinfo @WesternHSCTrust @DiabetesUKNI
Take a look at the video clip highlighting the success of the recently run INSPIRE programme facilitated by Mary from Fresh Little minds.
Well done to all the local families and in particular the children for all their hard work , energy and effort over the last few weeks!
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Well done to all Healthy Living Centre managers and staff from the healthy Living centre alliance for completion of our DEEDS immersive dementia awareness training.
Out subsidised Lunch club continues every Tuesday in partnership with the Foyle Foodbank (Foyle network foundation) & The National Lottery Community Fund.
Two course meal followed by information and awareness sessions to assist local people with issues impacting their lives.
Come along and get involved.
DEEDS Intergeneration creative Arts work in video…