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24/08/2026

Another impactful testimony shared in this powerful series from Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke, acknowledging and celebrating their 80 years of supporting local people when they need it the most. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your story.

Lisa's world changed in an instant when she suffered a stroke while pregnant with her daughter Orla.

Waking up in hospital, separated from her young son Conor and facing months of rehabilitation, Lisa found herself navigating challenges no young mother expects to face. She spent six months in hospital and had to wait until after giving birth before she could begin learning to walk again.

Despite everything, Lisa focused on recovery and finding her way forward for her growing family.

Later, Lisa became part of the stroke survivor community supported by NICHS, attending PREP and connecting with others whose lives had also been changed by stroke.

Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke are sharing 80 Stories throughout their 80th anniversary year, celebrating the people at the heart of NICHS's journey.

Lisa's story shines a light on resilience, motherhood and the strength people discover in life's most difficult moments

[Video shows Lisa, a woman with blonde bob style hair wearing a black and floral dress, sitting in front of NICHS red and white branding and speaking to camera.]

13/08/2026

Lots of students across NI are receiving their results today. Whatever the paper says, we wish you all well for the future, whatever you decide to do!

If you are studying at school, college or university while you have cancer, Young Lives vs Cancer Northern Ireland can offer lots of support and signposting for you, your family, and your teaching/support team to continue your education.

Take a look at just some of what school, college or university could offer:

Recognising you may need time off for hospital appointments and treatment.
Extra time for coursework and extensions to deadlines if you need it.
Access to someone to take notes for you.
Somewhere to leave stuff on campus to lighten your load.
Arrangements for special dietary needs (access refrigerated food or eating extra snacks in class).
Flexibility in attendance and punctuality to help with hospital visits.
Supervised rest breaks during exams.
Support from teachers during periods you’re away.
Staff awareness of cancer and its impact (your situation can remain confidential).

Find out more: https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/cancer-info-support/education/

[Image shows a female student in white blouse from above, with her head in her hands and elbows on desk showing frustration. Her hair is brown with blonde highlights, in a bun, with a laptop, notebooks, glasses, and mobile surrounding her.]

10/08/2026

If you live in Northern Ireland and are worried about an eye condition or any aspect of your sight, RNIB Northern Ireland Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs) can provide a listening ear, helping you move forward with confidence.

They also provide information to help you understand your eye condition, and details about support and services that are available to help with your everyday life and wellbeing.

Talking to an ECLO is totally your choice! You don’t need a doctor’s referral to speak to RNIB ECLOs, just get in touch via RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999, send an email [email protected] or send a private message to the RNIB Northern Ireland page to be put in touch with the local team.

https://www.rnib.org.uk/.../eye-care-liaison-officers-eclos/

[Image shows RNIB ECLO Mark chatting to a mother and daughter in a clinical setting, showing them an information booklet, with computer screen and clinical equipment in background.]

06/08/2026

With another few weeks before the schools are back, here's a whopping 17 ideas for a screen-free family summer from our friends at NSPCC!

There's plenty of free family-friendly events happening across Belfast and beyond too, so be sure to get out and about and enjoy the fresh air, live music, arts, nature and much, much more to make memories together ❤

03/08/2026

Monday Mythbusting from our friends at Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke

Think there's a magic number of steps you need to hit every day to be healthy?

It is a MYTH!

The 10,000-step target is a useful goal for some people, but it isn't a health requirement. In fact, research shows that simply becoming more active than you are now can bring significant benefits for your heart and overall health.

Whether it's taking the stairs, walking the dog, getting off the bus a stop earlier or fitting in a lunchtime walk, it all counts. The most important thing is finding ways to move more and sit less throughout the day.

Regular movement can help lower blood pressure, improve circulation and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

💡 NICHS Health Tip: Don't worry about reaching a perfect step count. Focus on moving more than you did yesterday and build from there.

[Image description: Red background with white writing "Myth or Fact? I need to walk 10,000 steps a day" with 'Myth/Fact' on panels below. There is a photograph of feet walking on a boardwalk, wearing white trainers, in the left hand corner, and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke's logo in the right hand corner.]

30/07/2026

There is never an easy time to cope with a cancer diagnosis❤️‍🩹

The Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Family Support Service gives individuals the opportunity to talk one-to-one or as a group in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

👉To learn more about the Family Support Service or to make a referral: cancerfocusni.org/get-support/family-support

Check out the powerful video below:

[Attached video, with closed captions, starts with the Cancer Focus logo on a teal background. Next, there are some panning shots of the individuals whose internal monologues are the voiceovers. This is followed by a text screen ‘Family Support Service’ and Gail Calwell, Family Support Co-ordinator at Cancer Focus talking to camera about the service, continuing to speak as the video shows a young girl playing with a doll house, staff and service users sharing a picnic together while chatting, and a staff member visiting the home of one of the individuals from the opening shots and speaking with her and her family. Another text screen, ‘Cheryl’s experience of Family Support’, is followed by Cheryl speaking to camera on an arm chair with lots of book lined shelves in the background. Gail then speaks to camera again, to let watchers know to contact her on [email protected] for more information about the service. The video ends with another shot of the Cancer Focus logo and an acknowledgement that the service is funded by National Lottery’s Community Fund, with their logo appearing on a white background. Then video credits appear: Produced by Kirsten Kearney, Facilitated and Directed by Tom Magill, Camera and Edit Michael MacBroom; With special thank to the Cancer Focus Family Support Team: Gail Calwell, Lisa Fee, Cherith Cousins, Michelle Wooderson; Thanks to Cancer Focus staff: Richard Spratt, Caroline Hart, Mary Graham, Mary Hawthorn, Mary Cunningham, Ciarán Corr, Joanne Smith, Cordula Bellin, Emma Wilson, Joanne Boal, Yvonne Irvine, Lorraine McKeown; Thanks to Cancer Focus clients for their input: Cheryl, Michelle, Mary. Special thanks to all of our actors: The Calwell Family, The Simon Family, Kirsten Kearney, Tom Magill. Created by esc films www.esc-film.com with their logo as the final shot.]

28/07/2026

Financial pressures continue to persist across households in Northern Ireland, and the team at Age NI have lots of useful advice, guidance and support as part of their Money Matters series.

This includes having teamed up with fuel charity, National Energy Action, together with Power NI, to share energy saving advice to help older people to use energy efficiently, as well as money-saving tips and ways to help your budget go further.

Check out their useful guide at this link: https://issuu.com/age_ni/docs/age_ni_energy_efficency_2023

[Attached photo shows a hand adjusting a thermostat with two dials and a digital temperature display alongside some grey buttons.]

23/07/2026

Could you be the reason a family feels supported and less alone during their toughest days?

Young Lives vs Cancer Northern Ireland have 2 exciting volunteering roles now live on their website and on CommunityNI.

Families staying in Young Lives vs Cancer homes are facing the unimaginable, and the skills and compassion of our volunteers can make all the difference.

Could you give 2-3 hours a week to help create a place of calm, care, and belonging for children, young people and families affected by cancer?

Read more about the roles here on the Young Lives vs Cancer website: https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/.../from-our-homes/ or check out the role profiles on CommunityNI.

[Attached image shows illustrations of raised hands in different bright colours with a banner stating 'Volunteers needed' in bold red font behind.]

20/07/2026

Talking Eye Safety on the Farm at Dungiven's Revvv it Up Festival this past weekend

RNIB Northern Ireland staff and volunteers had a fantastic time encouraging all who attended this year's Revvv It Up Festival to look after their eyes with their five top tips:

Get regular eye tests (at least every two years is recommended)
Eat healthily
No smoking
Wear sunglasses (Only buy sunglasses that have a CE mark or carry British Standard BS EN ISO 12312-1.)
Safety first - wear appropriate eye protection for DIY or sports

One in five of us will experience sight loss in our lifetime, but did you know that over 50 per cent of sight loss is avoidable? Today, choose to look after your eyes.

If you need support, RNIB are here for you. Call their Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email [email protected].

[Image shows RNIB's Elaine and Laura under a cream marquee, wearing pink cowboy hats and pink RNIB branded t-shirts, standing behind a table with lots of RNIB leaflets and merchandise. Behind them is a track for tractor pulling competition, fenced in, with event sponsor logos on display.]

16/07/2026

Did you know..?

NSPCC Northern Ireland provide a huge range of services and supports directly to children and families as well as to organisations, groups and clubs in local communities - so whether you're a parent or professional, you can find out more about and request these services through their website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/our-services/

Check out these impressive statistics of services provided over the past year in NI!

[Attached image is an infographic combining 4 green icons with black text captions on a grey background. 1. A group of stick figure children with the caption 'We worked directly with 778 children and families in Northern Ireland, delivering services such as In Ctrl.' 2. An icon of a person using a headset with microphone and waves to represent listening and the caption 'Our Childline volunteers delivered counselling sessions to an estimated 4,100 children and young people in Northern Ireland.' 3. An icon of a child writing at a school desk with the caption '43,361 children in 189 schools took part in our Speak out, Stay safe programme in Northern Ireland.' 4. An icon of a computer screen and cursor with the caption 'We delivered 19 child protection training courses to 40 organisations in Northern Ireland.']

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