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Exploring disability sports in Utrecht - Danny Cooper

17 October 2019

2019 Belfast Healthy Cities Explorer Bursary recipient, Danny Cooper, from Disability Sport NI, writes from Utrecht, the first stop on his trip

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2019 BHC Explorer Bursary

11 October 2019

Danny Cooper, from Disability Sport NI, is the 2019 Belfast Healthy Cities Explorer Bursary recipient. He will travel to Holland and Germany to find out about Wheelchair Basketball, and ahead of his trip he outlines what he hopes to learn.

 

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Care Zone Report Official Launch

9 October 2019

The ‘Care Zone’ Report was officially launched in Belfast City Hall this week, setting out the priorities for addressing poor health indicators in north Belfast, including high levels of suicide. The report was launched by Lord Mayor Cllr John Finucane and among the speakers at the event was Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride.

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Belfast Healthy Cities Launch 2019 Awards

20 September 2019

2019 HEALTHY CITY AWARDS

 

Belfast Healthy Cities, the World Health Organization initiative in Northern Ireland has launched the ‘Healthy City’ 2019 awards, which recognise the work undertaken by organisations from all sectors towards improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Belfast.

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Reducing Inequalities: Getting Results 2019

5 July 2019

Gearing up to Reduce Inequalities 

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Health Literacy Seminar - Wednesday 19 June 2019

20 June 2019

Health policy experts from across the UK and Ireland were in Belfast yesterday to examine best practice in public policy on Heath Literacy. Health Literacy has been recognised by the World Health Organization as a priority in the next phase of the European Healthy Cities Network programme of work 2019 - 2024.

In Northern Ireland, Health Literacy is now a key element of central policy in the Department of Health and at local government level health literacy is a priority in Community Plans of the 11 Councils.

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Political Profile for A Happier, Healthier Belfast

2 May 2019

Belfast Healthy Cities publish 2019 election briefing ‘A Healthier, Happier Belfast’

Candidates standing for election to Belfast City council attended the launch of the Belfast Healthy Cities 2019 Political Briefing for A Healthier, Happier Belfast. The briefing is published as the WHO European Healthy Cities Network moves into Phase VII (2019-2024) with the overarching goals of fostering health and well-being for all, leading by example locally, regionally and globally.

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Grace completes her student placement

25 March 2019

My name is Grace and I am studying for a Master’s degree in Leadership for Sustainable Development at Queen’s University Belfast.

From 21 January to 14 March 2019 I have been with Belfast Healthy Cities (BHC) for the placement part of my course.  Although this is only an eight-week internship, it has taught me a lot of knowledge that I cannot learn in class.

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2019 WHO Healthy City Explorer Bursary

28 January 2019

Belfast Healthy Cities is offering an annual bursary throughout Phase VII (2019-2024). The Bursary will allow someone working in health and well-being or healthy urban planning in Belfast to visit another European Healthy City or National Network to study their approach to addressing a key issue relating to health inequalities.

Further information and application form >

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WHO Healthy Cities Awards 2018

14 December 2018

The WHO Belfast Healthy City Awards, now in their sixth year, recognise the work of organisations and groups across the city to improve the health and well-being of the people of Belfast.

This year’s awards coincide with the 30th anniversary of Belfast being designated as a World Health Organization healthy city and applications were open to all sectors in four categories: Promoting Health Equity; Healthy Places; Healthy Living and Engaging for Change.

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