Service supports peoples' health and well-being

| By Michelle Crean

There's a wide range of local, non-clinical services to support peoples' health and well-beingand an information session will be held next week.

Known as Social Prescribing, locals can benefit from being more involved in groups, clubs and activities within their community. It's run in collaboration with Killarney Library and South Kerry Social Prescribing Service.

And next Tuesday (April 4) an information session will take place from 11am to 1pm in Killarney Library on Rock Road.

"Join us for information on a range of activities provided by voluntary and community organisations, such as arts, group learning, life-long learning, gardening, befriending, volunteering, cookery classes, sports groups and physical activity," Deirdre Nagle, Social Prescribing Link Worker at Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre, explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

"Social Prescribing supports the health and well-being of people by helping them link into local supports and activities in the locality. Social Prescribing recognises that health is heavily determined by social factors such as poverty, isolation and loneliness. Social Prescribing offers GPs and other health professionals a means of referring people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and well-being. Individuals can also self-refer to this service. It is a means to address peoples' needs in a holistic way while supporting the individual to pets stores gathered in the Killarney Height's Hotel. DJ was also joined by his daughter and her partner for the special night.

"After almost 15 years of steadfast work with Corcoran’s, DJ has been a constant pillar of support for his colleagues and has helped the company go from strength to strength," owner Kieran Corcoran said. take greater control of their own health."

"Corcoran’s would like to wish DJ the very best of luck for the future and hoping that he enjoys his retirement. Many thanks to Killarney Height's Hotel for hosting the staff night on Friday. A great night was had by all!"

This service is for adults over the age of 18 years, who feel they could benefit from being more involved in groups, clubs and activities within their community, she added.

"It is for those who are open to change within their everyday lives.”

For more information contact Deirdre on 087 429 3407 or Paula 087 447 5447.