The Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Town Council approved at its meeting in April 2016
\nto begin work on a health strategy for Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur: Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur \u2013
\nA health-promoting community. It was decided to develop a health-promoting policy.
\nwhich would affect all areas of the town. A policy that addresses the situation and
\nimplementation components. A working group was subsequently appointed to work on the strategy and sit in
\na working group of nine representatives, three appointed by the town council, two representatives from
\neducation and leisure services, a representative from family services, a representative from
\nenvironmental and planning services, a joint representative from the financial and
\nHead of Administration and Managing Director of the Marketing Bureau of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. With the group
\nhas worked Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Kr. Hrafnkelsd\u00f3ttir, public health specialist and
\nProject manager, together with the town's communications manager.<\/p>\n
We are looking for comments and suggestions from you. Yours The draft of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur's health strategy is now available and is ready for review and comments from all interested parties \u2013 see Here<\/a> <\/p>\n A draft action plan is also available \u2013 see Here<\/a> <\/p>\n One of the main objectives of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur's health strategy is to nurture the general well-being of residents, both mental and physical, at all ages, and to encourage the strengthening and promotion of self-esteem and good mental health. Among other things, it is proposed to increase cooperation with voluntary organisations, professionals, enthusiasts and the health service for health promotion and well-being, and to increase the provision of information regarding services available in this area. A collaborative platform will be established with the relevant stakeholders, involving the youth council, the older people's council, the advisory council, the new arrivals' council and the neighbourhood council. Work will be undertaken on protective factors against anxiety and distress. To work with the town's staff to find the most effective ways forward for the future. It is proposed that psychological services be strengthened within the town's nursery and primary schools. Emphasis will also be placed on promoting healthy food choices in institutions and facilities within the town, providing encouragement and education on healthy nutrition, assessing acoustics and meal times in schools, and focusing on reducing waste. promote and raise awareness of the town's footpaths and open spaces as recreational areas for families, and increase access to the town's swimming pools. Once the health strategy and action plan have been approved by the town council, their implementation and monitoring will begin across all areas of the municipality. The health strategy supports the forward-looking vision of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur to increase the well-being of its residents through preventative measures.<\/p>\n
\nThe council places great importance on vision, assessment and participation. Please send all
\nComments to the email address: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is<\/a> at the last minute
\nMonday, 6 February 2017. <\/p>\nBasic concepts behind Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur's health strategy<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n