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Belfast Trust is the largest integrated health and social care Trust in the United Kingdom. We deliver integrated health and social care to approximately 340,000 citizens in Belfast and provide the majority of regional specialist services to all of Northern Ireland. We have an annual budget of £1.3bn and a workforce of over 20,000 staff (full time and part time). Belfast Trust also comprises the major teaching and training hospitals in Northern Ireland. |
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The Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is a diverse network of individuals and organisations, men and women, from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It was established in 1999, and operates on an all-island basis. MHFI is, primarily, structured, organised and run using the expertise, resources, contacts and enthusiasm of volunteers who work collaboratively to achieve mutually beneficial goals. |
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We exist to provide social, educational and recreational activities for Transgender and Intersex individuals in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of the Republic of Ireland who have been referred to us by a Gender Identity Service or Registered Medical Practitioner. The Trust will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all its members. |
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If you are living in the Greater Belfast area, have a cancer diagnosis and have been referred with your consent to the Connected Community Care for Cancer Service, a Macmillan Community Link Worker will be in touch with you to find out what support you need. This could be self-management programmes, diet and exercise advice, social support, practical and emotional support, We understand how cancer can impact a person’s whole life – health, money, family, work; everything.We’re here to give people living with cancer the tools and guidance to help them find their best way through. This help is focused on the individual so they receive the support that’s best for them.If you would like further information about the Connected Community Care for Cancer Service Telephone: 028 9590 1407 E-mail: cccforcancer@belfasttrust.hscni.
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Work undertaken by the Belfast Health Development Unit (BHDU) is wide ranging and cross-cutting, from the development of integrated strategies and plans which incorporate agreed collective actions and contributions from various organisations across the city; to the development of new evidence and research on the key issues which impact on equalities; to the practical work of supporting local communities and people to test solutions to the difficult challenges they face. |
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Action Cancer is a leading Northern Ireland cancer charity. Our mission is to save lives and support local people through cancer awareness, prevention, detection and support. In Northern Ireland someone receives a cancer diagnosis every hour of every day, and one in two of us will receive a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime. While cancer rates are on the increase, early detection and improved treatments mean that survival rates are improving. |
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The Patient and Client Council is an independent, informed and influential voice for patients, clients, carers and communities on health and social care issues. We have four statutory functions: (i) listen to and act on people’s views; (ii) encourage people to get involved; (iii) help people to make a complaint; (iv) promote advice and information. We have a Membership Scheme made up of 13,000 people across Northern Ireland who are interested in local health and social care issues. |
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North Belfast Men’s Shed is a cross-community project based in Edenderry Industrial Estate on the Crumlin Road. It is funded by the Big Lottery “People and Community” project, and was established in 2012 to help to tackle the impact of social isolation among older men. It has successfully broken down the barriers to older men getting involved in community activities and volunteering. Men aged 18 years and over can come together to share skills, learn new ones, work on community projects / projects of their own and, at the same time, socialise and have fun and a cup of tea. The Shed is open from Monday to Friday on a drop in basis. Anyone wanting to get involved can call 028 90322289. |
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Cruse is the leading bereavement charity in the UK. Grief is a natural process, but we know it can be devastating. Our specialist bereavement experts have experience in all types of loss and can offer support however and whenever the death occurred. We offer services across NI including:
For further information visit Cruse website https://www.cruse.org.uk/ |
