This has funded the salary of 2 posts, a community coordinator post and a clerical support post which facilitates the translation of academic research into the delivery of place-based interventions and action projects.

A positive example of this work has been the co-design of a community-based health and wellbeing programme inclusive of a community led Tackling Substance use Together Programme – components include a Naloxone training initiative, a substance use early warning system delivered through local social media, a family support intervention and monthly substance use awareness training for young people and older residents.

Co-ordinated via the QCAP supported health action working group, the training brokered supplementary input from Market Development Association staff, Youth Forum and other academic and sector partners (e.g. Extern, fellow QUB academics, Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs) as well as residents of the Market community.

 

We are well aware it’s (Substance use) going on in the Market. We are working along with Queen’s on this; it’s not short term, this is long-term.

Local Market resident

 

It’s good to see this innovative programme about substance use.

Local Market resident

 

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