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01/2026

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Mental Health

The £6.8m project looking to use tech to transform substance use support in the North West

Learn more about the SUMIT North Western demonstrator site

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12/2025

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News

A Christmas message from the Chief Executive

Christmas is a time that reminds us of the importance of community and connection, writes Edel O'Doherty

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WHO Healthy Cities

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12/2025

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Urban Health

Children want to be more active, here's what's stopping them

Insights from the Youth Sport Trust’s Class of 2035 Report (2025 Edition)

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Families Voices Forum

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11/2025

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Events

Suicide Postvention: Shaping Prevention for the Future Together - Families Voices Forum

The recent Families Voices Forum event, Suicide Postvention: Shaping Prevention for the Future Together gathered policymakers, researchers, community organisations and those bereaved by suicide to reflect on the latest evidence, statistics and actions taking place to reshape the world of suicide prevention in Northern Ireland.

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WHO Healthy Cities

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11/2025

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Urban Health

Commitment, consistency and resource is the key to neighbourhood care

Northern Ireland’s health and social care system is at a tipping point writes DHC Chief Executive Edel O'Doherty

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11/2025

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News

Being part of an dynamic, agile and deeply rooted community sector has been the highlight of the last three years, writes Edel O'Doherty

Chief Executive Edel O'Doherty reflects on three years at the helm of Developing Healthy Communities

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WHO Healthy Cities

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10/2025

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Urban Health

Understand the Whole Systems Approach to Healthier Weight

Watch the Whole Systems Approach explainer video

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WHO Healthy Cities

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10/2025

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News

Cross-border creativity fosters health and connection

The 'Take 5' Shared Island Creative Health and Wellbeing project concluded with a vibrant celebration event

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Clear Project

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10/2025

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Mental Health

Memes and mantras from our Clear Project team

For World Mental Health day we asked our Clear Project team to share the mantras, affirmations and memes that have helped them

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Clear Project

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09/2025

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Mental Health

Hope is the message as Omagh hosts latest Clear Forum

Clear project 'promoting hope in the west' following World Suicide Prevention Day

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Civic Dollars

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09/2025

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Urban Health

Every Civic Dollars earn zone in Derry City and Strabane

Find out where you can earn rewards for getting outside through the Civic Dollars programme

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Civic Dollars

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09/2025

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Programmes

People with prediabetes can now earn Civic Dollars for getting outside as innovative ‘community currency’ launches in Derry City and Strabane Council area

The new programme uses tech to support pre-diabetic individuals to improve their health and wellbeing through small, achievable steps

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