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members news World recognition for mental health programme
A mental health programme at National Learning Network (NLN) Bantry, has been selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of just 25 programmes globally for inclusion in a new initiative to promote person-centred and rights-based approaches in community mental health services. The Home Focus programme was identified through WHO research as a leading example of a small outreach service in a rural setting, using rightsbased approaches with a focus on recovery. It was the only programme selected from Ireland and will now be showcased globally as a best practice model.
Holly Cairns TD: Christopher O’Sullivan TD; Michael Collins TD and Patrick Murphy NLN Bantry.
Glenveagh Homes new title sponsors of Gaelic4Girls Programme The Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFAs) is delighted to announce Glenveagh Homes as new sponsors of the LGFA’s Gaelic4Girls Programme. This exciting new sponsorship will cover a three-year term (2021-2023 inclusive) with Glenveagh Homes coming on board to sponsor one of the LGFA’s most important development programmes. Gaelic4Girls is an eight-week programme incorporating coaching sessions with fun, noncompetitive blitzes aimed at increasing participation in Ladies Gaelic Football. The programme targets girls aged 8-12 years who are not currently registered with a Ladies Gaelic Football club. Roscommon footballer Jenny Higgins pictured at the launch
RDJ achieves KeepWell Mark
Ronan Daly Jermyn (RDJ) has been awarded Ibec’s workplace wellness accreditation, the KeepWell Mark. This is as part of a commitment by RDJ to provide the highest standards of workplace wellness, health, and safety to all of its people. The KeepWell Mark is an evidence-based accreditation and award that recognises Irish employers for investing in workplace health and wellbeing. Its aim is to help business benchmark workplace wellbeing activity through a set of systematic and methodical steps. The framework includes a self-assessment, an onsite assessment from an Ibec approved external assessor, and culminates with a report that outlines areas for improvement – allowing your business to chart its way to success. Speaking on The KeepWell Mark process, Eimear Demond, People and Culture Director at RDJ, said: “At RDJ we are very much aware of the need to make the health and wellbeing of our people a top priority. This is why we are so excited to sign up to The KeepWell Mark, with the ultimate aim of raising the standards of our people’s health, wellbeing, and safety across all aspects of our business”.
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Eimear Desmond, People & Culture Director, RDJ
