Local Development Companies supporting health equality in communities nationwide

New figures show the impact of Sláintecare Healthy Communities

Ireland’s 49 Local Development Companies (LDCs) are identifying the health and wellness needs of their communities and building strategies to address these needs, particularly for those who are living in social and economic deprivation. A pilot initiative – called Sláintecare Healthy Communities, which is a Department of Health/HSE-funded programme that is currently being delivered by 14 LDCs – is having a positive impact on health inequalities throughout Ireland.

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Belcamp – Darndale – Moatview Community Fair 2024 Announced

Belcamp – Darndale – Moatview Community Fair 2024 Announced

Residents of Belcamp, Darndale & Moatview are looking forward to a vibrant Community Fair on Wednesday 15th May 2024. 

Running from 12.00 to 4.00pm at The Darndale Belcamp Village Centre campus, this event will showcase local services, supports and opportunities within the community. The Community Fair is organised by Northside Partnership’s Empowering Communities team in collaboration with the Darndale Belcamp Village Centre.  

“We are really excited to bring together residents of Darndale,

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Kilmore/Priorswood Sláintecare Healthy Communities Launched

Kilmore/Priorswood Sláintecare Healthy Communities Launched

  • By Sarah Clohessy
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Kilmore/Priorswood was launched as a Sláintecare Healthy Community site by Cllr. Dearbháil Butler deputising for Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy in the Bell Centre, Darndale. Introduced nationally in 2021, Sláintecare Healthy Communities is a Cross-Government initiative to deliver increased health and wellbeing services in 19 areas of greatest need across Ireland.

The launch of the Kilmore/Priorswood Sláintecare Healthy Communities is the successful culmination of close collaboration between many partners.

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Sláintecare launches national Healthy Communities programme in Darndale

Sláintecare launches national Healthy Communities programme in Darndale

The use of Darndale’s Bell Centre in Belcamp for the launch of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan today (Wednesday) is an endorsement of the work of Northside Partnership, according to its CEO.

Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme is a new, cross-Government initiative, with annual funding of €13m from the Department of Health.

It is a partnership between the HSE, local authorities, 

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