“Oxgangs Community Health Project is committed to working in partnership with local people, statutory service providers and other voluntary organisations to promote health and well being in the community in response to identified local needs.”

The Health Project was set up in April 2000 and is part of Oxgangs Care. It undertakes a programme of educational and health promotion events and activities, including healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise, complimentary therapies, smoking cessation, drug and alcohol use issues and advice.

We have a Mental Health programme for members of the local community who have mental health problems or who feel vulnerable or isolated. Activities including a support group, stress and relaxation classes, workshops and one to one support.

We work closely with members of the local ethnic minority community, offering support through group and one to one activities, translated and culturally sensitive information on health and educational issues and advocacy.