Living Well Living Longer

21/09/2016

"I’m still me" is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of dementia and features a number of people from Northern Ireland who have a dementia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJZ_YPy6mFA

"I’m still me" is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of dementia and features a number of people from Northern Ireland who have a dementia.

10/08/2016

03/08/2016

Don't get caught out with computer service fraud!

They sound pretty helpful. They seem to know exactly what's wrong with your computer, even though they've called you completely out of the blue. They're even offering to fix the problem for you if you give them remote access to your computer.

So do you?

04/07/2016

Click the link to find out more about our report and how every £1 invested in our older peoples' service creates £12 of social value.
http://www.niamhwellbeing.org/News/For-every-1-invested-in-older-peoples-service-12-of-social-value-is-created-8359-95601.html

A report just launched by our Living Well Living Longer project evidences that for every £1 invested in that older peoples' service, £12 of social value has been created.

Read more about the report at: http://www.niamhwellbeing.org/News/For-every-1-invested-in-older-peoples-service-12-of-social-value-is-created-8359-95601.html

30/06/2016

Today Living Well Living Longer were proud to launch the Social Return on Investment Report at Oxford Island.

Pictured below: Stephen McGarry Gauge NI, Anne Clarke Programme Manager Beacon, Louise Hughes, Living Well Living Longer, Billy Murphy, Director of Mental Health Services.

If you would like further information you can contact Louise on 07553366572

20/06/2016

North Down Community Network (NDCN) recently held their Annual Volunteer Celebration and BBQ at the community hub on Queens Parade, Bangor, in conjunction with National Volunteer Week.

Pictured below is our Volunteer Stephanie receiving her certificate from chairperson of NDCN Isobelle Hamilton. Well done Stephanie!

01/06/2016

1st June - 12th June is Volunteer Week. We just want to say a big thank you to all of our volunteers who help us in providing our service. We couldn't do it without you and your time and efforts are all valued by both staff and clients :)

25/05/2016

24/05/2016

May is Action on Stroke Month, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to ‘think FAST’ if they see someone having a stroke.Strokes claim the lives of around 1,000 people in Northern Ireland every year.

Strokes claim the lives of around 1,000 people in Northern Ireland every year. It is the third most common cause of death and the greatest cause of adult disability. The month of May is Action on Stroke Month, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to ‘think FAST’ if they see someone having a stroke.

19/05/2016

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 (16th - 22nd May) is 'relationships'.

Special thanks to Councillor Mallaghan, Chair at Mid-Ulster District Council and the pupils from Howard Primary School, Moygashel for joining our 'Inspiring Friends' older persons group today to celebrate the value of relationships across the generations. Some wonderful singing was enjoyed by all

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 (16th - 22nd May) is 'relationships'. To celebrate this, Niamh is planning a series of events that will help improve the quality of the relationships in your life.

Our thanks to Councillor Mallaghan, Chair at Mid-Ulster District Council and the pupils from Howard Primary School, Moygashel for joining up with our Living Well Living Longer older people's project today to celebrate the value of relationships across the generations. Some wonderful singing was enjoyed by all

16/05/2016

What one thing will you pledge to do this week to improve the quality of the relationships in your life?

11/05/2016

Do you have an interest in Diabetes? If you want to share your views in helping to shape future services you can get involved below

Type 1 diabetes, caused by the body’s failure to produce the hormone insulin is not preventable, usually develops in children and young people and requires regular insulin injections as a life saving treatment.