Health Service Executive (HSE) Health and Wellbeing has developed a YouTube channel.  You can check out the range of videos available at: https://tinyurl.com/4xdruvmc

The Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) Programme is led by the Community Development and Health Network and funded by the Health and Social Care Board, with strategic direction provided by a multi-agency Steering Group.  BCPP supports communities and community pharmacists to work in partnership to address locally defined needs, so that people make connections, listen to and understand each other better, and work together to address the social determinants of health and health inequalities.  Applications are being sought for a new round of funding, and more details can be found at: https://www.cdhn.org/bcpp

FitLine is a volunteer-led, telephone-based service offered by Age and Opportunity, designed to help older people who want to feel a bit healthier, but perhaps don’t have the motivation, confidence or information on where or how to take that first step.  The service is completely free.  FitLine mentors are volunteer older people who understand the challenges of getting active.  They offer signposting, advice and gentle encouragement to get moving.  To find out more visit: https://ageandopportunity.ie/active/fitline

 

This webinar marks the public release of findings from the 2020/21 Young Life and Times (YLT) survey.  YLT is an annual survey which records the attitudes of young people aged 16 living in Northern Ireland to key issues affecting their lives.  At this event, a panel of speakers will highlight key results from the most recent survey, which included questions on mental health, coercive control, good relations, community safety, shared education and politics.  It will take place on Tuesday 31st August 2021 at 4.00pm.  See: https://tinyurl.com/4bnstwme

Excess mortality and morbidity among Irish farmers from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been linked to a range of occupational risk factors.  Obesity is a key risk factor underpinning this excess burden, and unhealthy eating habits are linked to overweight / obesity and to disease occurrence.  This study investigated the dietary habits of a sub-group of Irish male farmers and explored how these might potentially impact on health outcomes.  Read more at: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/7/3/54/htm

Alienated Children First invites you to join with other organisations working with children and families in Ireland at a webinar focusing upon parental alienation.  During this event, Dr William Bernet, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (USA), will address the five factor model for identification and treatment of Parental Alienation.  This event will take place on Monday 30th August 2021, and begins at 3.00pm.  Registration is required at: https://tinyurl.com/3bnc7pyd

Have you seen 'We Forgot We Were Kings - A Weekend Retreat for Men Exploring Masculinity and Healing in the Irish Landscape'?  This will be held from 24th - 26th September 2021 in the Burren, Co. Clare.  Find out more at: https://www.boghill.com/events/we-forgot-we-were-kings

During Men's Health Week 2021, the Dads Direct network and Belfast Men's Health Group released a series of podcasts focusing upon fathers' work in Northern Ireland.  Four podcasts were produced:

1. Stephen Barr (Start 360) talked about the Lads 2 Dads programme for young fathers.
2. Keith Cullen (Splash Sure Start) spoke about his work with fathers in Craigavon.
3. Joan Davis (Family Mediation NI) focused on the need to support parents who are separating to negotiate practical solutions to resolving family disputes and maintaining meaningful relationships with their children.
4. Cahir Murray (Dads Project, Parenting NI) talked about the needs of fathers who are separating, separated or involved with the family court service.

You can listen to them all at: https://belfastmenshealthgroup.podbean.com