The latest Health Inequalities report shows people in NI from poorer backgrounds continue to suffer more ill health and die younger compared to those who are better off. Really pleased to see that Health Minister has identified it as one of his main priority areas. #sdoh

Many thanks to CDHN for their invite to the Dublin Exchange Visit in Dublin City University! Inspiring conversations about the need for a new, island-wide paradigm on mental health, reflecting United Nations and World Health Organization (WHO) guidance. Always great to make new connections too! #NewScript

Call out to pharmacists in Northern Ireland - at a time of enormous change and opportunity for pharmacy, our regulator needs strong professional representation on Council. Please consider applying.

Want to improve your #impact reporting? Join our networking event next week to hear from CDHN as Helen McNamee shares tips from her experience of getting projects to reporting stage. Register to join us 👉 bit.ly/4evpVdq

An energetic morning spent with the Impact Practice Network. NICVA has the pleasure to facilitate connecting those working in field of #impact! We also share learning of what works- thanks to CDHN for your invaluable contribution on making impact reporting work for you!

Another great session this morning. If this doesn't inspire you to get involved with the Impact Practice Network, what would 👇 Contact Leeann Kelly - [email protected] to find out more, or keep an eye on our socials for the next meeting date. Open to all VCS orgs!

The Health Minister spoke at the launch of the Northern Ireland Partnership with the University of Oxford Centre for Research Equity. Minister Nesbitt highlighted how the partnership would help to address health inequalities in NI.

Join us for a collaborative event on 21 August in NICVA on developing the engagement process required to shape and improve the Department of Health Core Grant Scheme. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/4bGH6Ge

Our Evaluating Impact training programme for the Community and Voluntary sector is now open for registration! These practical online workshops will build your team’s ability to evidence the difference you are making in your service. Book your place ASAP! effectiveservices.org

The OCN NI Level 3 endorsed course ‘A Guide to Social Security Benefits’ aims to help learners understand the various benefits available in Northern Ireland. Registration closes at 3pm on Wednesday 21st August – register your interest today! 🔗 bit.ly/4eZk5kB

#NewScript were on BBC Evening Extra last Thursday, addressing the increased antidepressant prescribing rates, and calling for urgent action by the Department of Health and the Chief Medical Officer to tackle this issue. Listen to the full interview 👇 nlb.ie/video/video-20…

Calling all CDHN members to complete our survey! Tell us why our work is important to you, how to engage better & how we can use digital tools. All members should have received an email invite with the survey link, if you didn't get it, DM us or email [email protected]

We would like to thank Public Health Agency for commissioning the CDHN to develop & deliver the Elevate programme. We as an organisation are very grateful to have received Elevate funding to support 3 of our Plough On groups–Ederney, Ballymacbrennan & Corkey #RSstrongertogether

‘Xenophobia, racism, or islamophobia have no place in our society’ says Róisín Wood, head of the Community Foundation NI (Community Foundation for Northern Ireland) – viewdigital.org/xenophobia-rac…

Please come to stand with us at Stormont and show your support for the ethnic minority communities who face discrimination and violence. Thursday 8 Aug 11am at Steps of Stormont. CO3 Volunteer Now RCN NI Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection is running a survey to map the network of organisations working to foster social connection. If you’re part of an organisation or initiative aiming to improve social connection, follow the link here before August 11thto contribute to the

NEW Elevate community development & health inequalities training dates. Free for all -funded by Public Health Agency Book here: elevateni.org/training/train… Please keep an eye out for online dates & other locations #ElevateNI #CommunityDevelopment #HealthInequalities

Join #NewScript and former UN Health Rapporteur, Prof. Danius Pūras, on World Mental Health Day, Thurs 10th October! The event will launch an exciting new initiative, and provide space for conversations about creating a more hopeful future. Register 👉 bit.ly/4fP16tD

The poorest 10% of the UK spent 23% of their income on housing, fuel, and power in 2019/20; they now spend 31% according to new ONS stats. That's an 8% increase, and twice the richest 10%'s increase.

Read our response to Department of Health EQIA 24-25 Budget Outcome here cdhn.org/sites/default/…. Thanks again to all those that helped archealthyliving IMPACTAgewell Project Oak healthy living centre NICVA Policy & Public Affairs