Larne groups take part in health conference

COMMUNITY representatives from Antiville and Craigyhill attended a conference aimed at improving the health and well being of residents.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Mar 2010, 16:18 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2010, 12:34 BST

The Northern Neighbourhoods Health Action Zone (NNHAZ) conference took place at Loughguile Millennium Centre on Friday, with the theme of Making a Difference: Tackling Health Inequalities in a Community Setting.

The conference showcased a range of work being taken forward by the 14 NNHAZ neighbourhoods, and speakers from local communities across the Northern area shared their experiences of working to reduce health inequalities within their neighbourhoods.

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The 150 strong audience was provided with an insight to some of the health challenges faced by local communities and the benefits of working in partnership with the statutory, voluntary and community sectors to effect positive health and well-being changes.

The conference consisted of presentations from several NNHAZ neighbourhoods, highlighting projects that have been progressed to support the three key themes of the Health Action Zone – access to education and empowerment; access to services and facilities; and the promotion of positive mental health.

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