online resources
See list of online resources which can be used to help maintain our health and wellbeing. This list is intended to act as a guide only. Inclusion is not exhaustive and does not necessarily constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation of that organisation or service.
Activities & Services
Age NI
Information & Advice for over 50’s & Check in and Chat Service: Call Age NI Advice on 0808 808 7575 Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm or email E:advice@ageni.org https://www.ageni.org/
Telephone befriending available too.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/services/carewellbeing-services/check-in-and-chat/.
Good vibrations newsletters
(based on Take 5 Steps to wellbeing): – available to download: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/information-advice/coronavirus-covid-19/good-vibrations/
Age NI Good Vibrations tracker has easily follow take 5 steps at home! https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-ni/documents/stay-well-at-home/age-ni_gv-take-5-tracker.pdf
Videos on Take 5 Steps to well being – Healthy Eating, Exercise, Mindfulness https://www.youtube.com/c/AgeNIorg/videos
Signpost Express e-bulletin
To sign up for the free Signpost Express e-bulletin to be kept up to date about services for over 50’s, please call 028 9024 5729 or email elaine.curry@ageni.org to be added to mailing list
Adult Day Centres
Ballygawley 028 8556 8785
Clogher Valley 028 8554 9320
Cookstown 028 8672 3900
Dungannon 028 8771 3053
Magherafelt 028 7636 5060
Maghera 028 7964 3360
Artscare
https://www.artscare.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/ArtsCareNI/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ85xLA2BlQQdrnWBhKw1hw
Church Services
Reconnect with members of your church either in person by attending a church service or online at
www.churchservices.tv/churches/ https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/
Community Navigator for over 50’s
Signposting and referral service
Cookstown and Magherafelt areas – Eugene T: 078 1419 6935
E: communitynavigator.mu@ageni.org www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/services/care-services/community-navigator/
Communities of South Tyrone Area (COSTA) Rural Support Network
T: 028 855 56880 E:info.costa@btconnect.com
Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN) Rural Support Network
T: 028 8773 8845 info@cwsan.org https://www.cwsan.org F: @cwsan.midulster
YouTube: CWSAN_CRUN H&WB
Networks Involving Communities In Health Improvement Officer Anita Kelly 078 4063 5862 E:healthalliance@cwsan.org https://healthallianceni.com/
Suicide Prevention Officer: 075 4096 9623 denise@cwsan.org
Day Opportunities (The Base)
Cookstown 075 2577 1432 Magherafelt 075 2577 1433 Dungannon 028 8771 3053
Dementia clients
Below are some links to support people with dementia and their carers
Directory of local Community and Voluntary Support Services
Essential Guide to Living Well
First Steps Women’s Centre, Dungannon
T: 028 8772 7648 www.firststepswomenscentre.org
Get Out Get Active
Health Trust
Northern HSCT https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/
Southern HSCT https://southerntrust.hscni.net/services/community-services/
Healthy Living Centre Alliance
Libraries NI
Did you know that if you’re a library member you can have FREE access to over 160 digital magazines? Choose from a wide variety of topics, like food and cooking, TV, art and photography, health and fitness, home and garden, science and tech and many more. https://www.librariesni.org.uk/events/ 079 1229 6801
Books & Magazines: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Pages/LNIeBooksandeMagazines.aspx
Useful Heritage sites: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Services/Heritage/Pages/Useful-heritage-websites.aspx
Linking Generations NI
Linking Generations Northern Ireland is part of the Beth Johnson Foundation: Beth Johnson Foundation Intergenerational practice provides structured opportunities to link generations, improving understanding and increasing mutual support. This contributes to the building of age-friendly communities where we respect each other, have a voice and get to play our part. They create opportunities in all sorts of places and for all sorts of reasons for different generations to learn from, support, meet and enjoy each other. T: 028 9181 3022 E: infolgni@bjf.org.uk
https://www.linkinggenerationsni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LinkGenNI/
Join the local Linking Generations Network in Mid Ulster https://www.linkinggenerationsni.com/join/
Magherafelt Women’s Group, Magherafelt
T: 028 7930 1601 E magherafeltwomensgroup@gmail.com
Mid Ulster District Council
(Make A Change Programme for over 50’s, Home Accident Prevention, Energy Efficiency (grants for insulation), Fuel stamps, Assisted Kerb Collection for Bins, Radar Key to open Public Disabled Toilets)
T: 03000 132 132 www.midulstercouncil.org
Age Friendly Co-ordinator E: Raisa.Donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
Mid Ulster District Council Leisure Facilities
Cookstown 028 8676 3853 @cookstownleisurecentre/
Coalisland/Dungannon 028 8772 0370 @dungannonLC/
Greenvale Magherafelt 028 7963 2796 @ GreenvaleLeisureCentre/
Maghera 028 7954 7400 @ magheraleisure/
Mid Ulster Sports Arena 028 8676 7135 @ midulstersportsarena/
Moneymore 028 8674 7974 @ Moneymore-Recreation-Centre/
Meadowbank, Magherafelt 028 7939 7117 @ MeadowbankSportsArena/
Tobermore Golf Centre 028 7939 7939 @ TobermoreGolfCentre/
Mid Ulster Seniors Network
(MUSN) – a voice for anyone over 50 living in Mid Ulster
Mid Ulster Seniors Network involves community, statutory and voluntary partners, working together to improve later life for people across the Cookstown, Dungannon and Magherafelt areas. We have been actively involved with key organisations such as Age NI, the Age Friendly Network NI, MU Age Well Partnership, MU Loneliness Network and Mid Ulster District Council.
To join the MUSN and sign up to the mailing list contact Elaine: 079 1204 6534 E: elaine.curry@ageni.org https://www.facebook.com/midulsterseniors/
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre
(Carefully Yours Project – Over 55’s) 028 7930 1862 https://www.midulstervolunteercentre.org/
Move with Mary Peters
gentle exercises online: www.ageni.org/movewithmary
Network Personnel
Reading Rooms
online Listen, Share, Change Project
078 8405 0909 www.theverbal.co
Recovery & Wellness College:
Northern Region 028 9441 3449 recovery.college@northerntrust.hscni.net
Southern Region 028 3833 4444 recovery.college@southerntrust.hscni.net
SUSE + Employability Programme
(Ages 16-65)
078 311 2269
The HUB BT80, Cookstown
028 8676 3398 https://www.facebook.com/thehubbt80/
The Big Knit Campaign
Join in the beautiful creations of hat knitting and send
them to Age NI offices by Friday 1 October. Please bag your hats in lots of 25, 50 or 100 and write the number of hats on the bag. This will help with the counting. There are a variety of new patterns available to download from the website www.ageni.org/bigknit Please post your hats to: FREEPOST RRTU-HSZY-LTHZ, Age NI, 3 Lower Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NR
Sport NI
The Sport Wellbeing Hub
Wellness and self-help practices
Wellness and self help techniques to download
Advice, Signposting & Services
Advice NI
Advice4Health Outreach:
Fiona 028 7034 0036 a4h@advicecauseway.com
Age NI: www.ageni.org https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/ latest news, activities & campaigns.
Age NI Advice and Advocacy Service
Freephone 0808 808 7575 Free independent and confidential support for older people, their families and carers including Benefits and personal Benevolent Grants advice@ageni.org
Age NI First Connect NHSCT– Sam 079 7138 9488 Emotional Support and Advice
Age NI Community Navigator for Mid Ulster
Individual Support, Signposting, Group Support and Referrals
T: 078 1419 6935 communitynavigator.mu@ageni.org
Age NI Independent Living Products
T: 028 9024 5729
Bathroom aids & adaptations, mobility products and stair/through the floor lifts.
Benefits Community Outreach Officer
Michael 077 3987 9393
First Steps Women’s Centre 028 8772 7648
Bryson Energy Freephone Advice Line
Causeway & Mid Ulster Women’s Aid
Christians Against Poverty Debt Advice (Magherafelt)
Ruth– 0800 328 0006 cap@hopemagherafelt.com
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
Deafblind NI Services
Free phone helpline, Quarterly Magazine, befriending service (Telephone, Email, Video or text), Virtual Social Groups, Online BSL Group on Zoom or a Group conference call, Deafblind Card, Emotional Support Calls, Wellbeing calls, Birthday and Christmas Cards.
T: 0800 132 320 Txt: 079 5000 8870 https://deafblind.org.uk/ E: info@deafblind.org.uk Facetime: helpline.dbuk@deafblind.org.uk (not BSL)
Directory of Support Services
Emergency Response
Services www.nidirect.gov.uk
Floodline – Flooding Incident Line (24 hours) 0300 2000 100
Minor Injuries
Antrim 028 9442 4000 M’felt 028 9442 4000 Dungannon 028 8772 2821
N. Ireland Fire Service / Ambulance 999 / 112 in emergency
NI Electricity Networks 03457 643 643
NI Water 03457 440 088
Out of Hours GP Northern Trust 028 2566 3500 Southern Trust 028 3839 9201
PSNI 101 (999 in emergency
Roads Service –roads, footways, bridges, potholes & street lights 028 9054 0540
Fact checker NI & CDHN
Family Support NI
Helplines Network NI
Hour glass (Action on Elder Abuse)
T: 0808 808 8141 (9-5 Mon- Fri)
provides information and support to anyone concerned about harm, abuse or exploitation of an older person. This might include physical, financial, psychological, sexual or neglect.
Hygiene Bank
Make the Call - Benefit Entitlement Check
T: 0800 232 1271
Mid Ulster District Advice Service MIDAS (STEP Offices)
Cookstown 028 8676 1875
Dungannon: 028 8775 0211
Magherafelt: 028 7963 3079
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre
T: 028 7930 1862
Northern Health & Social Services Trust (NHSCT)
Pain Management
Pension Centre (65+)
0800 587 0892
Pension Advice Line
0808 100 2198 E: pensionservice@nissa.gsi.gov.uk
Policing and Community Safety Partnership
03000 132 132 pcsp@midulstercouncil.org
Recovery & Wellness College
Northern region 028 9441 3449 recovery.college@northerntrust.hscni.net
https://www.facebook.com/The-Northern-Region-Recovery-College-946089345441407
http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/northern-region-recovery-college/
Southern region 028 3756 1938 recovery.college@southerntrust.hscni.net
https://www.facebook.com/Recovery-Wellness-College-Southern-Area-213593275863205/
RNIB- Sight Loss Talking Newspaper
RNID – National Hearing Loss Charity
T 028 9023 9619 SMS 07587130502 (text only) E: information.nireland@rnid.org.uk facebook.com/hearinglossNI
Rural Support
0800 138 1678 info@ruralsupport.co.uk www.ruralsupport.co.uk
Sensory Support
NHSCT – 028 2563 5521
SHSCT – 028 3756 4444
Stronger Together Network
T: 028 8775 0211 E: info@strongertogetherni.org
http://www.strongertogetherni.org/
The Consumer Council
details regarding Critical Care Registers with utility providers and consumer rights
Turn2Us
Help for people in financial difficulties including online benefit checker and benevolent grants:
0808 802 2000 (FHP) https://turn2us.org.uk
Volunteer Now Volunteer Guidance
Wellness and self-help practices
Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland
Women’s Regional Development Association (WRDA)
Carers
Who is a carer?
A carer is someone who provides regular and substantial help or support to a family member or friend on an informal basis. A carer can be any age, be a parent caring for a child with a disability, be a young person caring for a parent or sibling, you do not have to be the sole carer or live with the cared for person.
Advice for Carers
Carer’s NI
T: 028 9043 9843
https://www.carersuk.org/northernireland/about-us-ni/contact-us
Carer’s Emergency Card
Carer’s Mailing List
NHSCT area
Please contact Claire to be added to the mailing list: T: 028 2766 1210 E: carers.coordinator@northerntrust.hscni.net
Domiciliary Care
Extra Care T: 028 9448 2939 https://extra-care.org/contact/
Community Care
Community Care – 0845 600 3111
Duty Social Worker – Cookstown 028 8672 3800
Duty Social Worker – Magherafelt 028 7936 6984
Emergency Social Work Out of Hours (Crisis) 028 9504 9999
Hourglass – Elder Abuse Response Helpline 0808 808 8141
Out of Hours – Urgent (Dalriada Urgent Care) NHSCT 028 2566 3500
Mid Ulster District Council
Mid Ulster Disability Forum
T: 03000 132 132
www.accessmidulster.com/about-us E: midulsterdisabilityforum@hotmail.com
NHSCT Carers Coordinator
Digital Resources
Download ‘Jointly’ App – Free Code DGTL2770
For further specific online support relating to the caring role, carers should visit the Northern Trust carer website www.carersdigital.org, create an account to log-in using the FREE access code DGTL2770. This is a designated website for carers where you can download resources, guides and the ‘Jointly’ app for free using the access code.
AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) Screening Programme
The Northern Ireland AAA Screening Programme offers free AAA screening to all men over 65, using a simple ultrasound scan as it is more common in older men, smokers, people with high blood pressure and people with other cardiovascular diseases.
Bowel and Bladder Just Cant Wait card
They use the universally acknowledged W.C. signage, giving you the benefit of discreet and clear communication for those moments where you just can’t wait to use the toilet. The Just Can’t Wait card is now available to download to your phone.
https://www.bladderandbowel.org/help-information/just-cant-wait-card/
Radar Key
A RADAR Key is a large universal key used to open RADAR locks. These locks are commonly installed in public accessible toilets, and often used in restaurants and other venues. They can be bought online, through MUDC if you have a Blue Badge or in local pharmacies
General Health & Wellbeing
Access and Information Service (Dungannon)
028 3756 4300 (Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5.00pm), 028 9504 9999 (out of hours) access.information@southerntrust.hscni.net
https://southerntrust.hscni.net/services/older-people-services/
AgeNI - Good vibrations newsletters
(based on Take 5 Steps to wellbeing): available to download: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/information-advice/coronavirus-covid-19/good-vibrations/
Age NI Good Vibrations tracker
Has easily follow take 5 steps at home! https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-ni/documents/stay-well-at-home/age-ni_gv-take-5-tracker.pdf
Keeping Warm this Winter
Videos on Take 5 Steps to well being
Healthy Eating, Exercise, Mindfulness https://www.youtube.com/c/AgeNIorg/videos
Alcohol & Other Drugs Support Services
NHSCT 028 2568 9306
SHSCT 028 3832 2714
Arts And Wellbeing Strategy
Northern Trust 2020-25 Creating Healthy Lives Through The Arts
T: 028 2563 5575 E: nicola.arbuckle@northerntrust.hscni.net
Community Care
Cookstown/Magherafelt – 0845 600 3111
Dungannon 028 3756 4300
Out of Hours Cookstown and Magherafelt – 028 2566 3500
Out of Hours Dungannon 028 3839 9201
Mid Ulster Health Care 028 3756 5600
Regional Emergency Social Work Service 028 9504 9999
Department of Health NI
Farm Families Health Checks Programme
T: 028 2563 5573
E: Farm.Families6@northerntrust.hscni.net
Libraries NI
If you need information on wellness, tips on good diet and fitness or want to check up on a health issue, your local library is a great place to start. https://www.librariesni.org.uk/resources/health/
NI Direct Government Services
NHSCT – Older People Services
Public Health Agency (PHA)
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/
PHA has launched a monthly update.
To subscribe visit www.pha.site/subscribeupdate
Nutrition
Healthy Eating Information is available from the following links:
- BBC Good Food Quick and Healthy Recipes
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/quick-and-healthy
- Choose to Live Better – 85 recipes
https://www.choosetolivebetter.com/content/healthy-recipes
- Cooking on a Budget
https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/collections/on-a-budget.html
- Diabetes Prevention Programme T: 028 2563 5687 or
https://southerntrust.hscni.net/service/diabetes/
- Dietetic Services
http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/nutrition-dietetic-services/
- Eat Well Live Well
- Eat Well with Jane:
AgeNI has created lots of inspiring and engaging videos and stories. Eating well means you’re more likely to feel healthier, stay active for longer and protect yourself against illness. Eating well means enjoying your food and having plenty of variety in your diet so you get all the nutrients you need. You can watch her videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/AgeNIorg/videos
- Healthy Eating
https://www.safefood.eu/Healthy-Eating.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Enjoy_Healthy_Eating_09_17_0.pdf
- Slow cooker recipe videos
Slow Cooker Irish Stew on Vimeo
Slow Cooker Potato & Leek Soup on Vimeo
Slow Cooker Rice Pudding on Vimeo
Slow Cooker Seasonal Vegetable Soup on Vimeo
Slow Cooker Stewed Apple on Vimeo
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry on Vimeo
- Store Cupboard Essentials
Physical Activity
- Physical Activity Guidelines
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/physical-activity-guidelines
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/physical-activity
- AgeNI – Exercises to help you stay fit at home:
https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Keeping-Well-at-Home.pdf
Move with Mary videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZgroTgDNfIDglYTD44VfnFwP-sOUyr8T
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdNpO_pz9l882h_EPA1Zw4Y_DOYXcUfn9
Keep Fit with Ryan focusing on gentle exercise https://www.youtube.com/c/AgeNIorg/videos
- Capacitar – holistic health & well-being techniques to help address stress and anxiety, grief, trauma etc such as Tai Chi, finger holds, EFT
https://capacitar.org/ Wellness and self-help practices https://capacitar.org/capacitar-videos/ Wellness and self help techniques to download
https://capacitar.org/capacitar-emergency-kits-to-download/
https://capacitar-ireland.org/ F: @capacitarireland1 YouTube: ‘capacitar-international’ https://www.capacitaruk.org/
- Fitness Studio Exercise videos – aerobic, strength and resistance, pilates and yoga
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
- Live Well
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/
- NHS Active 10 app
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home
- Take the Next Step
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/publications/take-next-step
There are a number of people demonstrating physical activities on Facebook and YouTube. Here’s are a few to get you started – just remember you know your own body limits – just do what you are able to do.
Lifedock Training https://www.lifedock.com – Chi Me / Armchair activities
https://www.facebook.com/lifedocktraining/
Geri O Kane – armchair and physical activities
https://www.facebook.com/geri.kane.9
Stay Active, Stay fit with Artscare4u Dance series
An Online series of Laban-based dance workshops for all ages and abilities. Stay active indoors and support your overall mental health and well-being. Facilitated by dance practitioners in Health, Carmel Garvey and Jenny Elliott.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3q7U8OzySgikPykRhtnWBb77jz2EMQ
Wellness and self-help practices
https://capacitar.org/capacitar-videos/
Wellness and self help techniques to download
https://capacitar.org/capacitar-emergency-kits-to-download/
British Gymnastics Foundation
The Love to Move Programme Love to Move is an age and dementia friendly seated movement programme. The programme helps to improve memory, balance, flexibility and co-ordination. eg
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0RXyQougrg&t=83s
- www.britishgymnasticsfoundation.org/take-part-love-move-online/
- www.britishgymnasticsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Love-to-Move-booklet.pdf
Disability Sport NI through their ‘Live Active NI’ facebook page have been delivering an extensive range of physical activities that elderly people can participate in within their own homes. These have included:
- Low Intensity Arm Workouts; which are suitable for anyone with some upper body mobility, wheelchair users, anyone with limited mobility and those with long term health conditions.
- Tai-Chi, a series of sessions have been hosted, this can help develop strength, improve posture, co-ordination and balance and can aid relaxation. It’s beneficial for people with health conditions, older people and those who are at risk of falling.
Through its social media, Sport NI is also signposting to the WalkNI and OutmoreNI websites as a result of the change in legislation.
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) are offering ‘Isolation Workouts’ via their YouTube channel.www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIfkAzLOpFo&list=PLLcrA6-TX8BnQ7aNksLr8yWzVcMw_v1ip
Stop Smoking Support Services
- Stop smoking Support Services
https://www.stopsmokingni.info/ways-quit
If you quit cigarettes for 28 days you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good. Order your free quit kit now and you’re on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
The Quit Kit is available to residents of Northern Ireland only. https://www.stopsmokingni.info/quit-kit-order
Mid Ulster Agewell Partnership
Flier
Newsletter – Christmas 2020
Newsletter – Easter 2021
Mental and Emotional Health and Wellbeing
If you are concerned or worried about your emotional wellbeing or mental health you should always contact your GP.
Alternatively, you can contact Lifeline Helpline 24 /7 free from landline or mobile. Lifeline offer crisis intervention, listening ear support and counselling.
For urgent help and support:
LIFELINE: (For those in distress or despair) 0808 808 8000
Samaritans: 116 123
GP Out of Hours (Dalriada): 028 2566 3500
GP Out of Hours (Southern Area): 028 3839 9201
Action for Children
Action Mental Health
Anxiety UK
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia
Connect support line 0333 150 3456
Aware NI
- Mental Health Charity provides support and currently online provision
T:028 9035 7820
Carers NI Helpline
028 9043 9843
Carers support service
NHSCT 028 2766 1392
SHSCT 028 3756 6284
CAUSE
Causeway and Mid Ulster Women’s Aid
T :028 8676 9300 https://www.causewayandmidulsterwomensaid.org.uk Email: admin@cmuwa.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causewayandmidulsterwomensaid/
Cruse Bereavement Care National
Helpline 0808 808 1677
CWSAN Suicide Prevention Development Officer
075 4096 9623 denise@cwsan.org www.cwsan.org
Family Support Hubs
- provides services for families who are experiencing difficulties
http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/2015/06/29/supporting-families/
Government Resources
Helplines NI
Lifeline Helpline 24 /7
Freephone 0808 808 8000 https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/
Mens’ Action Network
T: 028 71137 7777 www.man-ni.org
Mental Health Teams
NHSCT T:028 2766 6686 http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/community-mental-health-teams-adult-services/
SHSCT T: 028 8778 4004
MIND Huge range of topics and support
Mental Health Information and Support
- Minding Your Head
Niamh Louise Foundation
T: 028 8775 3327 http://www.niamhlouisefoundation.com/ E: info@niamhlouisefoundation.com
Northern Area Directory of Services
Parenting NI
T: 0808 8010 722 or 028 9031 0891 ‘Parenting NI’ app
https://www.parentingni.org/ E: info@parentingni.org or help@parentingni.org
Rural Support’s helpline
T: 0800 138 1678 https://www.ruralsupport.org.uk/ E: info@ruralsupport.org.uk
Samaritans
T: 116123 www.samaritans.org
Stress Management Course
Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing Toolkit
https://www.makinglifebettertogether.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Take-5-Toolkit.pdf
Wellness and self-help practices
https://capacitar.org/capacitar-videos/
Wellness and self help techniques to download
Other Resources
Hope Counselling
T: 079 0252 3883 E: hopecounselling1@hotmail.com
New life counselling
- T: 028 9039 1630
S.T.E.P.S (Suicide.Talking.Educating.Preventing.Support)
- (Draperstown & Outreach Services)
https://www.facebook.com/steps.mental.health/ E: mentalhealthsteps@gmail.com
Physical Activity
Age NI
Good Vibrations Newsletters
(based on Take 5 Steps to wellbeing): https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/information-advice/coronavirus-covid-19/good-vibrations/
Age NI Good Vibrations tracker has easily follow take 5 steps at home! https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-ni/documents/stay-well-at-home/age-ni_gv-take-5-tracker.pdf
David Toney - Functional breathwork
- breathwork for better health and immunity
FB: @davidtoneyonline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OGuYaTXn3E E: davidtoney@me.com
Flann Lynch - Get Started Practicing Mediation
- ‘All will be well’
http://www.flannsformation.com/ FB@VisionBeInspired’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddiQn7HQHAk&t=113s
Karon Clements: Emotional Freedom Technique
- (EFT – Tapping)
FB: @Karonhealthmatters
Nigel Colmer – Tapping (EFT) to reduce stress
Social Isolation and Staying Connected
This resource provides a guide on how to prevent loneliness. https://learningzone.niscc.info/learning-resources/102/shielding-social-isolation-and-staying-connected
Beginners Guides to Digital Technology
Advice NI
Make IT Click https://www.adviceni.net/make-it-click
Age NI – Youtube -Internet Help & Guides
Age UK
Beginners Guide to Facebook
Beginners Practice Using a ‘Mouse’
Beginners Guide to Skype
Beginners Guide to Twitter
Beginners Guide to Zoom
BBC Blink – a beginners Guide to using computers and the internet
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/connect/BBC_First_Click_Beginners_Guide.pdf
Digital Age Project
Digital Devices Help
Digital Help
text DIGITALHELP to 67300
Digital Unite Guides
GO ONLINE Made Easy
Learn My Way
Libraries NI
Libraries NI have a range of services online as well as training sessions
https://www.librariesni.org.uk/resources/digital-support/
Help sheets are available to download on Topics such as :
Apps For Protecting The Environment
Apps Using And Downloading Apps
Make It Click https://makeitclick.learnmyway.com/directory/subjects
Group Support – Capacity Building / Funding
Age NI Community Navigator
T: 078 1419 6935 E: communitynavigator.mu@ageni.com
Community Development & Health Network
T 028 3026 4606 https://www.cdhn.org/factsheets E info@cdhn.org
COSTA
T: 028 855 56880 E:info.costa@btconnect.com
https://www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org/
• COSTA: Lorraine Griffin 028 855 56880 info.costa@btconnect.com
Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN)
Communities In Health Model Toolkit
https://healthallianceni.com/nichi-model-tool-kit/ Anita Kelly 078 4063 5862 E:healthalliance@cwsan.org
Healthy Living Centres
Mid Ulster District Council
T: 03000 132 132 https://www.midulstercouncil.org/
Community Development Officers – Group Support
Cookstown Margaret McCammon 03000 132 132 Ext 22502
Dungannon Anne Barrett 03000 132 132 Ext 24611
Magherafelt Emma O’Hagan 03000 132 132 Ext 23616
NICVA Capacity building webinars
Measuring your Impact Webinar:
Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network (NIRWN)
T: 028 8775 3389 https://www.nirwn.org/ E: info@nirwn.org Fed Up to Fabulous Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/243066223700892
Rural Action
Rural Community Network
T: 028 8676 6670 https://ruralcommunitynetork.org E: info@rualcommunitynetwork.org
SHSCT
Tracey Powell 028 3756 4495 tracey.powell@southerntrust.hscni.net
Contact Esme.brown@southerntrust.hscni.net to be added to community development mailing list
Rural Support
Supporting Communities (SCNI): Lucia@supportingcommunities.org
• SCNI: Help using the internet 07743 562027 Martin@supportingcommunitiies.org
SPRING programme
- helping people to address their health & wellbeing by
connecting them to sources of support within their community Contact Clare 079 1745 4061 socialpre@cwsan.org https://www.springsp.org/ https://twitter.com/SPRINGSocialPre Clare
Safety
Action Fraud
T: 0300 123 2040
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
Community Safety
Falls Prevention
Fire Safety
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/fire-safety-home
Gas and Carbon Monoxide Safety
Road Safety Partnership
Report flooding
0300 2000 100 (24 hours a day)
Reporting Potholes
Report a fault/problem with your road (24 hours a day)
T: 0300 200 7899 dcu@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Reporting Streetlight Fault
Safer Internet
Scamwiseni
https://www.facebook.com/scamwiseni/
The little book of scams
https://www.psni.police.uk/globalassets/crime/fraud/scamwise/scamwise-ni—the-little-book-of-big-scams–fifth-edition.pdf
A number of banks also provide online safety courses