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Longevity

Since 2004: Project has been delivered in communities in Offaly since 2004.

Partners

6 Key Agencies: Organizations form the BHC Steering Group (OLDC, HSE, Offaly County Council, etc.).

Method

Core Approach: Uses a Population Health Approach and an Interagency Approach.

Goal

Outcome: Enhances the health and wellbeing of targeted communities.

About the BHC Project

The Building Healthy Communities (BHC) project has been delivered in communities in Offaly since 2004. Using a population health approach, the project promotes community development and an interagency method to develop actions that ultimately enhance the health and well-being of targeted communities.

Targeted communities are supported to prepare action plans around key determinants of health, which are then implemented with the support of BHC agencies and other actors.

The Partnering Steering Group (Trust-Building)

Key Partner Organisations (The BHC Steering Group)

Representatives from the following organizations form the BHC Steering Group – the group that oversees the delivery of the project in conjunction with local communities:

  • Offaly Local Development Company
  • HSE (Dublin Mid Leinster)
  • Offaly County Council
  • Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
  • Offaly County Childcare Committee
  • Offaly Sports Partnership

Determinants of Health

Social Inclusion, Education and Training, Individual Capacity.

Employment and Enterprise, Social Supports, Networks and Social Environment.

Health Services, Child and Youth Development, Physical Environment.

Get Involved with BHC

The BHC project uses a community development and interagency approach to develop actions that ultimately enhance the health and well-being of targeted communities.

Project Contact:

For further information on the BHC project or local initiatives, please contact:

General Tel: 057 9322 850
General Email: info@offalyldc.ie

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