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What is Park Power!

Park Power is a series of strength and balance exercises for people of all ages that do not require any equipment and makes use of the benches within Lurgan Park.

Park Power guides you through seven simple exercises that will improve your balance, muscle strength and increase your coordination. Increased stability, mobility, and flexibility will make it easier for you to perform everyday tasks such as carrying shopping, opening jars and getting up from a chair, as well as reducing the risk of falls.

At seven benches in Lurgan Park, you will see instructional signs detailing the exercises you can try – sit to stand, bench press, bicep curls, arm raise, front knee extension, leg flexion and one leg stand.

Park Power is such an easy way to incorporate strength and balance exercises while enjoying family time and all the benefits of being outdoors. Look out for those signs and have fun while improving your health and wellbeing at the same time!

Park Power is part of the Get Moving ABC initiative and is a collaborative effort from a range of Community Planning Partners, including Southern Health and Social Services Trust and the Public Health Authority.

Physical activity is all about moving from one place to another. Being physically active is much easier than you think, it includes going for walks, housework,

gardening, as well as sport and exercise. You don’t need to run a marathon to gain the benefits of physical activity, just move more and sit less during the day!

For many people starting to participate in physical activity can be daunting. It’s important to realise that it’s not about dressing in lycra, and goin

g to the gym (if that’s not your thing). You can be physically active anywhere. There are many ways to increase physical activity and one of the easiest ways is to walk!

Physical activity is good for us, not only to help us physically, but also for our mental health. It doesn’t matter what your age or fitness level. Move More, Sit less!

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke interactive webinars empower people to make informed lifestyle changes that will reduce their risk of developing chest, heart and stroke illnesses.

The webinars are available on a wide range of topics, providing
the information and tools needed to enable individuals to look after
and improve their health. Webinars can be delivered live or recorded.

Excessive dryness or eczema due to hand washing

As coronavirus fears continue to circulate and we see rising cases in the UK, it only makes sense to follow current recommendations surrounding the importance of hand hygiene and washing practices.  However, repeated cleansing and use of alcohol gel has resulted in nearly all of my patients this week in suffering with some degree of either excessive dryness or very active hand dermatitis (eczema)

The health service is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible children. This leaflet tells you what to expect after your child has had their vaccination.

People aged 16 years and over, and those aged 12 years and over who are at risk (including health and social care workers) will be offered a booster dose of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Find out how to get your booster vaccination at www.nidirect.gov.uk/ covid-vaccine

Welcome to the online Stress Control class

As the HSCNI can’t deliver our Stress Control classes in the community just now, Dr Jim White will, instead, live-stream the classes, free-of-charge. Click here to get all the dates. To find out more about Stress Control click here. 

All you need to successfully complete this class is to watch each of the six sessions, read the booklets and use the relaxation and mindfulness. You can find the sessions on YouTube.

The next class will begin in Northern Ireland on 14th November

https://ni.stresscontrol.org/

Cost of Living Crisis
A Guide to Locality Based Targeted Resources and
Practical Support for Families and Children
Struggling with the Current Cost of Living Crisis

Tips and ideas to organise
your own Walk & Talk
event to promote mental
and emotional wellbeing