mPower ECHO Network
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In March 2021 the mPower Interreg VA project launched its ECHO Network. The mPower project works with communities to enable people to take the steps needed to live well, safely and independently. It is creating a cross-border service across Northern Ireland, Ireland and Scotland, with NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) as the lead partner.
The Network is led by Nicola Maher, mPower Shared Learning Manager and their ECHO sessions are facilitated by the members of the mPower Network. Their aim is to support older people to live more independently at home for longer by increasing self-management, and to share knowledge and best practice among health and third sector professionals to best achieve this.
Their programme is varied and co-designed with participants who identified education topics such as ‘impact of social isolation’; frailty – how do we build resilience and provide support to ‘how to support communities now and post pandemic’.
“We’re thrilled to become part of the ECHO network and to use the platform to start conversations that will benefit older people living with long-term conditions. We’ve got a fantastic programme developed for the next 9 sessions and we’re excited about the outcomes these conversations will bring about”.
This innovative ECHO Network will continue to meet on a monthly basis to share learning and exchange best practice methodology.
If you wish to learn more or even observe any of the Project ECHO NI session, please visit the website for programme details – https://echonorthernireland.co.uk/echo-calendar/
