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Princes Trust Explore Plus Programme

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Explore plus is a six month individually tailored programme of group work and one to one support delivered face to face and designed to support a young person on their journey towards a positive outcome. During the programme, young people between the ages of 16 – 24 will engage in a range of activities and sessions over a period of six months.

The sessions are carefully designed and implemented to foster personal growth and enhance interpersonal skills. Through themed sessions including Personal Development, Citizenship, Good Relations, Employability Skills and Positive Progression, young people will gain valuable insights into teambuilding, self-awareness, resilience, effective communication, emotional intelligence and how to cultivate positive relationships with others. Key features of this programme are listed below:

  • Target young people aged 16 – 24 years.
  • Address five key areas (Personal Development, Citizenship, Good Relations, Employability Skills and Positive Progression)
  • 3 – 4 days of participant contact per week (including group sessions delivered face to face and tailored 121 support with a dedicated Youth Development Lead from the Prince’s Trust)
  • Residential Opportunities 

Princes Trust are hosting an information session this Friday 16th May 11am-1pm at our Princes Trust Office, 8a Weavers Court, Linfield rd, Belfast, BT12 5GH. You are welcome to drop in anytime between 11am-1pm to meet the team, hear more about the programme and get any questions you may have answered. Alternatively, if you would like further information or to request a referral form, please contact Ciara Courtney at ciara.courtney@princes-trust.org.uk or phone 07484544696.

 

Salt Awareness Week 13- 19th May 2024

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13th-19th May is Salt Awareness Week

Regularly eating too much salt can increase our risk of developing high blood pressure. High blood pressure is the main cause of strokes, and a major cause of heart attacks, the two biggest causes of death around the world.   

Reducing salt in our diets is a quick and effective way to reduce our blood pressure and improve our health. We often don’t realise just how much salt we are eating because most of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy.   

Find out more in our new short video: https://youtu.be/JC9ZoGD6T0w?si=Ws9Mtsb5x4s0FBnd

A wide range of free 30 min nutrition webinars for all life stages and healthy recipe videos are available.

Watch on YouTube at http://pha.site/public-health-dietitians-youtube

Top up your COVID-19 protection with the spring booster

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The COVID-19 spring booster vaccination programme gets under way today [Monday 15 April], giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any potential waves of COVID-19 over the coming months.

This year’s spring booster will be offered to:

  • adults aged 75 years old or over;
  • residents in a care home for older adults;
  • individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed.

The vaccines are being rolled out to eligible groups via GPs, community pharmacies and HSC Trusts.

  • Community pharmacies will be visiting care homes to vaccinate eligible residents.
     
  • People aged 75+ will receive an invite in due course from their GP surgery or they could enquire if the vaccine is available via a community pharmacy or HSC Trust.
     
  • Immunosuppressed individuals aged 18 or over will receive their vaccination via GPs, community pharmacies and HSC Trusts.
  • Immunosuppressed individuals aged 6 months to 17 years of age, as identified by their GP or specialist, can receive their vaccine from HSC Trusts.
     
  • Housebound patients will be identified by GPs and the Trust District Nursing teams will administer vaccinations.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month

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Did you know?? A high fibre diet seems to reduce the risk of bowel cancer and other chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Most of us don’t eat enough. Find out some top tips from a Registered Dietitian on how to increase your intake.

Scan the QR code to watch this short video on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel or click the link  https://youtu.be/XuJ2kxdoD-4?si=txeO2COYVwLPfJmY

A wide range of free 30 min nutrition webinars for all life stages and healthy recipe videos are available.

Watch on YouTube at http://pha.site/public-health-dietitians-youtube