Healthy Ireland Local Government aims to create an environment where the healthy choice becomes the easy and equitable choice for all members of the community.

Waterford
Joined August 2023
📝 Case Study: Healthy Monaghan Creative & Cultural Arts Programme Bringing communities together to tackle social isolation & boost mental health, this programme runs across library branches. Read more 🔗 hilocalgov.pulse.ly/tdac3dhl…
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How specialised trauma training helped early years’ staff build trauma-sensitive practices, with 90% gaining a deeper understanding of trauma, strengthening support for children, families & communities 👇 🔗 hilocalgov.pulse.ly/8bxad4vn…
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In Finglas schools, up to 50% of children face social, emotional, or behavioural challenges due to trauma. ✏️ Learn more about how the Nurture programme is helping students feel safe, build confidence, and thrive at school 🔗 hilocalgov.pulse.ly/weucb4dj…
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Using a programmatic approach and partnering with Healthy Westmeath, 3 key initiatives were devised to make a positive impact on members of the group, including: ➡️ Healthy Eating Programme ➡️ Irish Dancing Classes ➡️ Gardening Learn more 🔗 hilocalgov.pulse.ly/wjyvbjyc…
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Encouraging social inclusion and fostering connections through shared cultural experiences in Cork County 🔗 hilocalgov.pulse.ly/xd2ndyeh… #WellbeingLocalGov #HealthyIrelandLocalGovernment #Cork #CorkCountyCouncil #CulturalCompanions
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💬 Feedback from the Healthy Wicklow Intergenerational Drumming Project, focused on using non-clinical activities to boost physical & mental wellbeing. Full case study 🔗 hilocalgov.pulse.ly/krxxma78… #WellbeingLocalGov #HealthyIrelandLocalGovernment
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Youth-led, co-designed & empowering, The Take 5 initiative in Louth helps young people build confidence, skills & wellbeing through leadership, teamwork & outdoor adventures. 💬 “I discovered my love for the outdoors.”
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School Teacher feedback on Sláintecare Homework Club Initiative based in Co. Longford 💬 Read the full details on the success of and positive outcomes initiative on our website 🔗 hilocalgov.pulse.ly/ufuzbtp1…
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📝 Case Study: Trauma-informed education in Finglas The Nurture initiative is helping local schools become safe, supportive spaces for students facing adversity. Learn more ➡️ hilocalgov.pulse.ly/bk5w2bl2… #TraumaInformed #WellbeingInEducation
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How tailored trauma training for early years services supported socioeconomically disadvantaged areas in Bray, Co. Wicklow 👇 As part of Sláintecare Healthy Communities, Bray focused on individual and community trauma, making early years services more trauma-sensitive.
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Cancer Survivors' feedback on Sláintecare Healthy Communities initiative to improve local cancer care experience in Tipperary. Learn more about this initiative, from research to co-design and its positive outcomes on our website 🔗 hilocalgov.ie/case-studies/l… @tippishealthy
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