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Your Community Champion

Nick Holden

Community Champion for Queens Park and Central, Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Halliwell, Farnworth South, Great Lever, Farnworth North, Heaton, Lostock and Chew Moor, Horwich South and Blackrod, Hulton, Kearsley, Little Lever and Darcy Lever, Rumworth, Smithills, Tonge with the Haulgh, Westhoughton North and Hunger Hill, Westhoughton South, Horwich North

I am one of the Community Champions that covers all area of Bolton and include Horwich and Westhoughton. I live in Horwich for the last 9 years and I cover Wellbeing, Mental Health, Digital, Age and more. I also a Director from the Darren Deady Foundation based in Westhoughton but cover all areas of Bolton who help the armed forces veterans and the vulnerable and this is were my expertise to be a Champion comes from. One of my aims is to change the people of Bolton's negative impact to a more positive one. To help families understand Vaccinations like the MMR, since it's introduction back in the 80's where people opinion was to think he could harm there children. My kids were born in the 80's and after talking to the midwife about the MMR injection, as parents we allowed them wo have it and now they are a lot older and nothing went wrong. I will be promoting events etc that is going on with Bolton Community Champions as and when it gets released.

Specialist Roles

<strong>Civils Champion</strong><br>Local champions who can get into the heart of their community and share important information to help people stay safe in preparing for and responding to local emergencies.

<strong>Addiction Awareness Champion</strong><br>Understanding the impact that various forms of addiction can have - and championing local support to help people live healthier, happier lives.

<strong>Ageing Well Champion</strong><br>Encourage and support older people in our community to live well independently, ensuring older peoples voices are heard.

<strong>Campaign Champion</strong><br>Receive regular online information to promote and distribute positive Public Health campaigns i.e. cancer awareness, mental health promotion, Stop Smoking month, Dry January.

<strong>Digital Champion</strong><br>Help others to develop their digital skills and understand the benefits of getting online.

<strong>Mental Health Champion</strong><br>Mental health champions aren't expected to be experts in mental health, or to diagnose mental health problems. Instead, your role is to promote positive mental health and to signpost to relevant support and help where appropriate.

<strong>Physical Health and Wellbeing Champion</strong><br>Encourage communities to live a healthy and more active lifestyle.

Get in Touch

e: nick@ddeadyfoundation.co.uk

t: 07988730301