Dove House Meenan

12/06/2026

Thank you to Creggan Neighbourhood Partnershipfor your kind words and recognition of Bob’s contribution during his time as Dove House Advisor based at CNP.

We greatly value the strong partnership that has been built between our organisations and are delighted that Bob has been able to make such a positive impact within the community. Your support and collaboration have been instrumental in achieving so much together.

While Bob returns to Dove House on a full-time basis, we look forward to continuing to work closely with you all and building on the excellent relationship we have developed over the years.

We will continue to provide our services at CNP

Everyone at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership would like to thank Bob for his dedication and support during his time as Dove House’s Advisor based at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership.

As Bob moves on to be based full-time at Dove House, we wish him every success in this next chapter and thank him for the positive impact he has made within our community. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Dove House Meenan.

Best wishes, Bob, from everyone at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership.🙌

11/06/2026

Thousands of people living with dementia and their families will benefit from a major new support programme after Health for Life secured almost £5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund.

The five-year SEEDS (Sharing, Engaging & Empowering Dementia Support) programme will help people living with dementia to stay active, connected and independent in their communities, while also providing vital support for carers and families.

The programme builds on the success of the award-winning DEEDS project in Derry and Strabane, which has helped people living with dementia to improve their wellbeing, reduce isolation and live well with dementia for longer.

Over the next five years, SEEDS will provide direct social and wellbeing support to more than 4,000 families affected by dementia. It will also support around 150 community organisations to adopt and adapt the proven DEEDS model, strengthen links between community organisations and health services, share learning across different regions and help shape the future of community-based dementia care.

The programme will expand across all five health trusts in the north of Ireland while also supporting organisations in England and Wales to deliver similar approaches in their own communities.

SEEDS builds on a model developed in Derry and Strabane which recognises that while medical care is essential, people living with dementia also need social connection, daily support and community engagement to live well.

This significant investment from The National Lottery Community Fund will help ensure that more people living with dementia - and the people who care for them - can access the support, connection and opportunities they need to live fuller, more connected lives.

SEEDS is delivered in partnership with the Healthy Living Centre Alliance, Care Merseyside, Age Cymru, Age UK Barnet, Causeway Urban & Rural Network, Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership, HEART Project and Clanrye Group, alongside community delivery partners including Shantallow Community Centre, Hillcrest Trust, Strabane District Caring Services, Caw Nelson Drive Action Group, Learmount Community Group, EBCDA Belfast, Reach Out Belfast, Loughgiel Community Association, County Down Rural Community Network and Rural Health Partnership.

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Our Drop in service

NOW EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9-12:30

Need help with your benefits, have a general benefit query, need us to make a quick call on your behalf or to complete a HC1/blue badge application

**please note we will not be able to complete forms such as PIP,DLA,UC, Capability for Work forms during these drop in sessions- give us a call to arrange an appointment if you need help with these forms 02871 269327

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08/06/2026

A big thank you to COS ( Circle of Support for Autism Families ) for allowing us time to speak with parents about their benefits and providing valuable information and support .
Dove House Advice Services

05/06/2026

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open!

👉 Apply now: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/

Please note, as well as new applicants, parents/carers of children who are currently in receipt of Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance will need to apply again for the 2026/27 school year.

If you don’t already have an EA Connect account, you will need to set one up. This is quick and easy to do, and there is lots of helpful information available on www.eani.org.uk/fsm to show you how.

You will also find details on eligibility and the supporting documentation you will need to upload when making your application.

05/06/2026

Do you need help applying for benefits or understanding your entitlements?

Our fully trained welfare rights team provides free, confidential advice and support on a range of benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit and more.

To arrange an appointment, contact Dove House on: 028 7126 9327