Info_Newsletter_Winter2021

Stronger Together 14 in-FO in Fermanagh & Omagh | Winter 2021 15 www. fermanaghomagh .com We are working in partnership with the NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) to improve provision of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) within the district. AEDs are a compact, portable device which can be used by anyone on a person who has had a sudden cardiac arrest. AEDs, used along with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), can save a life. It is vital that AEDs are registered on ‘the circuit’. ‘The circuit’ is a live national defibrillator database connected to the NIAS. When a person dials 999 the operator can check the database and direct the caller to the nearest AED. There are over 170 AEDs registered on ‘the circuit’ within the district, however, there may I.C.E cards are a simple way to carry emergency contact details and medical information with you in case an emergency strikes. Having all the essential information in one place could help save lives, provide the best help and care, and make sure your next of kin can be contacted promptly. Fermanagh and Omagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, the NI Ambulance Service and the Council to make I.C.E cards available to residents. Pick up your I.C.E card today – simply call into the Council’s Connect Centres, located at Strule House, 16 High Street, Omagh and County Buildings, Enniskillen. be others not yet registered. To register an AED within your community visit www.thecircuit.uk . For information on AEDs currently registered on 'the circuit' please visit the NIAS website. Is your local AED registered on ‘the circuit’? In Case of Emergency (I.C.E.) cards For further information please contact Fermanagh and Omagh PCSP using contact details on page 2. i For further information or to get involved contact: Resus.aed@nias.hscni.net or keith.collen@fermanaghomagh.com i Slow cooking your way to affordable tasty meals Did you know that slow cooking your meals is a great way to prepare family friendly, affordable, nutritious meals? As well as being an energy efficient method of cooking, slow cooking is also popular due to its hassle free and time effective nature with most meals only taking moments to prepare before they are popped into the slow cooker pot. The longer cooking time often means cheaper cuts of meat can be used and the large pots allow for easy batch cooking. We have been working with the Western Health and Social Care Trust to promote the benefits of slow cooking. If your community or voluntary group is interested in hosting a slow cooker training session, please register your interest by emailing eh@fermanaghomagh.com. Easy slow cooker Veggie Curry Serves 4-6 Preparation time 15 mins Time in slow cooker 8-10 hours LOW 4-6 hours HIGH You will need... 4 tablespoons of curry paste 1 large onion 1 cauliflower 1 sweet potato 1 carrot 1 parsnip 1 reduced salt vegetable stock cube 2 peppers 400ml can of reduced fat coconut milk Method... Preheat your slow cooker on HIGH. Wash, peel and chop your vegetables into small pieces. In a jug add the curry paste to coconut milk and add to pot. Add the stock cube dissolved in boiling water and cover the top of the ingredients. Place lid on slow cooker and leave to cook. Season to taste. Why not try adding any vegetables you like and bulk it up with lentils, potatoes, beans or fish. With the price of fuel increasing, many residents have benefited from domestic energy efficiency grants for insulation and home heating upgrades. Eligibility criteria between grants differ, however, fully funded grants may be available to those with a total annual household income of less than £23,000. For further information please contact our Health Improvement team on 0300 303 1777 Local households benefit from energy efficiency schemes Top tips for a warmer winter i Shop around for the best price for oil or electricity. Budget for fuel throughout the year. St Vincent de Paul Oil Stamp Scheme is available in many areas across the district. Telephone ‘Make The Call’ on 0800 232 1271 to see if you are eligible for additional income through a benefit entitlement check. Consider buying gift vouchers from energy suppliers for a loved one. Contact our Health Improvement Team on details above.