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Traveller Health Project (old page)

WEBOur project contributed to the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study, published in 2010, focusing on key aspects of Traveller health. Life expectancy for Traveller men was found to be 15 years lower than for the general population and 11 years lower for Traveller women, with heart disease and stroke among the main causes.

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Traveller Health Project

WEBOur project operates within the social determinants of health framework which recognises that many factors impact health including education, employment, accommodation and living conditions. We can be contacted through our Facebook page, you can request a call back or call Seán Regan on 087-9478650 or email [email protected].

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Welcome to Longford Talks

WEBWelcome to Longford Talks; a collection of conversations with the dedicated people who help the communities & people of Longford to flourish. So listen and enjoy as we learn more about how their work can help us stay healthy, active …

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All Ireland Traveller Health Study Our Geels

WEBAll Ireland Traveller Health Study ii All authors contributed to, and commented on, all aspects of protocol development and fieldwork as part of the operational research team and participated in weekly operational team meetings.

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HSE Update: Healthy Ireland Resilience and Wellbeing ‘Keep Well

WEBThe “Keep Well” campaign will signpost to people of all ages about minding their own physical and mental health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to their daily and weekly routines. The Healthy Ireland “Keep Well” campaign will provide guidelines, information, and tips on things to help all to keep well through the

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Community Development Programme

WEBThe Community Development Project provides the following support to members of the Roma and other New Communities: CDP staff will refer individuals to other agencies or supports as appropriate – such as health, housing, employment, training, etc. Organise a range of activities and programmes to engage with the community.

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Social Prescribing

WEBSocial Prescribing is a free service which helps to link you with sources of support and social activities within your community. These can include: Physical activity. Reading groups / books for health. Music activities / groups. Self –help programmes. Men’s Sheds / Women’s Sheds.

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HSE Update: Level 5 restrictions; Covid-19 Testing & Tracing

WEBPublic Health Measures We are experiencing an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in Ireland. Right now, we all need to stay at home and act as if we have COVID-19.

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The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme How to apply

WEBYou can claim Start Your Own Business Relief if you are geng the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA). This scheme provides a two-year exempon from income tax (up to a maximum of €40,000 per year) for people who have been un-employed for at least 12 months before starng thei r own business. It runs from 23 October 2013 to 31 December …

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Launch of Longford’s Social Prescribing Service

WEBFor more information about Social Prescribing and how linking with local activities can boost confidence, reduce social isolation and help people improve their overall health and wellbeing, contact Tony Owens, Longford Social Prescribing Service Link Worker, at 087-4581178 or email: [email protected]. Filed Under: Uncategorized.

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HSE Resources – Online Mental Health Supports, Free

WEBOnline Mental Health Supports. As part of their on-going collaboration with HSE Mental Health, Silvercloud Health has made four of their online mental health and wellbeing programs free to access for all health sector staff and volunteers.

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COVID-19 – Longford Community Response Forum

WEBLongford County Council has set up a dedicated community support helpline to assist at-risk members of the public and those specifically requested to stay at home in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current public health emergency.

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National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2017 – 2021

WEB4 This Inclusion Strategy is the result of painstaking work, participation and cooperation by a wide array of individuals, organisations and Government Departments over the past

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Longford Community Resources Clg SICAP Case Study 2019

WEBThe researcher met with staff from a range of organisations locally, including:- Longford Community Resources Clg, Longford Westmeath Education and Training, St. Josephs National School, Community

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