If you work in health or wellbeing, or are involved with tackling health inequalities in some way, then make sure you go along to this year’s East Midlands Public Health Conference in Derby. Held on the 21st May, the conference will be focused on commissioning for equal and better health, the provision of high impact interventions for equal and better health and promoting better health as a personal aspiration, a corporate objective and a shared responsibility. To find out more or to book or place email sarah.hassell@dh.gsi.gov.uk
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Tackling health inequalities
April 9, 2008Make it a date on Sunday
March 28, 2008This Sunday, 30th March, the Nottinghamshire Black Partnership is playing host to not one, but two, very special events.
Firstly, forget the Oscars, the V Awards are the place to be seen! Designed to recognise the contribution that Black and Minority Ethnic volunteers make to the community, the awards will recognise the hard work and enthusiasm of the county’s many tireless volunteers and celebrate the difference that volunteers in general make to society.
Secondly, we’re also holding a very special healthy living event on Sunday, where you can come along and pick up loads of great hints and tips on any aspect of healthy living from the professionals. Plus they’ll be lots of stalls and demonstrations from people including henna artists and local jewelry makers.
And, just in case you need anymore persuading – Desi Express is providing lunch so you won’t even have to worry about making Sunday dinner!
Both events are on from 12pm-4pm at our new offices: 3rd Floor, Lace Market House, 54-56 High Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham. See you there!
Heart to Heart
March 11, 2008The Nottingham City Primary Care Trust (PCT) are expanding their ‘Heartbeat’ programme; a scheme that helps individuals who have experienced heart problems to improve their fitness. People living in Bulwell and the Arboretum area of the city will now have the chance to take part in ‘Heartbeat’ exercise classes, which are run by qualified fitness instructors, giving them the opportunity to stay fit and healthy whilst meeting people who have gone through similar experiences.
Keeping fit is one of the best ways to prevent heart problems in the future so the PCT are hopeful that expanding the Heartbeat programme will help to improve many people’s quality of life.
The new ‘Heartbeat’ sessions are being delivered in partnership with Nottingham City Council and the YMCA and are available in Bulwell at the Healthy Living Centre on Mondays between 10am – 11.30am and at the All Saints YMCA on Raleigh Street, near the Arboretum, on Wednesdays between 6pm – 7.30pm.
Anyone interested in attending must be referred by their GP or Practice Nurse.
New members will receive a free pedometer and will also be offered support and a mentor to attend the classes with, if they wish. To find out more call Paul Dodsley on 0115 883 4237 or visit www.getmovingnottingham.nhs.uk/heartbeats
Fancy a new job?
March 6, 2008If you’re looking for a new challenge you’ll be interested to know that the Pakistan centre in Nottingham is looking for a project coordinator to lead an innovative new health promotion project. Called ‘Change of Heart’ the project aims to tackle inequalities in health by providing personalised support to those members of the community that need it most.
If you’d like to know more about the role, or would like to apply, please contact Najeeb Nazir at the Pakistan centre on 0115 958 2973.
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