HEALTH LITERACY REPORT LAUNCHED Slaintecare Healthy Communities report outlines how to improve low levels of health literacy in Ireland.
The Slaintecare Healthy Communities Health Literacy Report, based on the findings of a study conducted by Dublin City University in conjunction with Dublin City Council and Mayo County Council, was launched at an event in the Finglas Youth Resource Centre . Photo : Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography

We were honoured to have the Sláintecare Health Communities Health Literacy Report launched by Colm Burke, Minister of State with special responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drug Strategy in the Finglas Youth Resource Centre on Tuesday 24th September 2024.

The event marked the formal launch of the findings of a study conducted by Dublin City University in conjunction with Dublin City Council and Mayo County Council over the last 12 months.  The Cabra/Finglas area and designated areas of Mayo are part of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme (SHCP) funded by the Department of Health.

Speaking on launching this new report, Minister Burke said “These findings provide important insights into the challenges faced by many people as a result of poor health literacy. This report will help inform the development of critical programmes that will support people across diverse groups to engage with prevention measures and make healthier lifestyle choices. This will have benefits not just for themselves but also for the wider health service, leading to overall improved population health.”

The full press release relating to the event can be found here

If you wish to read the report it can be accessed here