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North Down & Ards Draft Action Plan 2008-2010

This was updated on 2 May 2008

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Funding Application North Down & Ards Health Improvement Plan

Application form for North Down & Ards Health Improvement Plan

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Funding Application North Down & Ards Home Accident Prevention

Application Form for North Down & Ards Home Accident Prevention - to be returned by 16 May 2008

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Funding Application North Down & Ards Mental Health Promotion

Application form for North Down & Ards Funding - to be returned by 16 May 2008

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Funding Application North Down & Ards Suicide Prevention

Application form for North Down & Ards Funding - to be returned by 16 May 2008

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North Down & Ards Draft Action Plan 2008

This is the Draft Action Plan which will be included in the North Down & Ards Health Improvement Plan.

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Neighbourhood Partnerships - Directory of Organisations

This directory has been formulated to assist Neighbourhood Partnerships with a comprehensive source of information relevant to Neighbourhood Renewal

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Inequalities in health and Wellbeing. Putting the learning to use. Report 2007

In every society,the impact of poverty and health inequalities on life & life chances is immense. Experiences of social & material inequality are vast in NI. This report critiques some of the learning from previous health improvement programmes.

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North and West Belfast Mental Health Promotion Mapping 2007

EXTENT AND SCOPE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING PROVISION IN NORTH AND WEST BELFAST at 2007

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North and West Belfast Health Improvement Plan Workshop13thNov07 collated information Travellers BME

This information is the collated information from the north and west Belfast Investing for Health prioities discussed at the Health Improvement Planning workshop Nov 2007. Please let us have your views for future action by returing the proforma

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North and West Belfast Health ImprovementPlan Workshop13thNov07collated informationSuicideprevention

This information is the collated information from the north and west Belfast Investing for Health prioities discussed at the Health Improvement Planning workshop Nov 2007. Please let us have your views for future action by returing the proforma

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North and West Belfast Health Improvement Plan Workshop13th Nov 07 collated information Poverty

This information is the collated information from the north and west Belfast Investing for Health prioities discussed at the Health Improvement Planning workshop Nov 2007. Please let us have your views for future action by returing the proforma

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North and West Belfast Health Improvement Plan Workshop13th Nov 07 collated informationOlder People

This information is the collated information from the north and west Belfast Investing for Health prioities discussed at the Health Improvement Planning workshop Nov 2007. Please let us have your views for future action by returing the proforma

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North and West Belfast Health Improvement Plan Workshop13th Nov 07 collated informationMental Health

This information is the collated information from the north and west Belfast Investing for Health prioities discussed at the Health Improvement Planning workshop Nov 2007. Please let us have your views for future action by returing the proforma

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North and West Belfast Health Improvement Plan Workshop13th Nov 07 collated informationHealth Impact

This information is the collated information from the north and west Belfast Investing for Health prioities discussed at the Health Improvement Planning workshop Nov 2007. Please let us have your views for future action by returing the proforma

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North and West Belfast Health Improvement Plan Workshop13th Nov 07 collated information

This information is the collated information from the north and west Belfast Investing for Health prioities discussed at the Health Improvement Planning workshop Nov 2007. Please let us have your views for future action by returing the proforma

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EHSSB Investments for Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention 2007-08

This document provides information on the investments being made in 2007-08 within the Eastern Board area to support the implementation of the Mental Health Promotion and Protect Life: Suicide Prevention Strategy.

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Bounce Training for Trainers

Full Information on Bounce Training for Trainers

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Bounce 2 Day Training Session

Information on 2 day training event

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North Down & Ards Monitoring Report on Mental Health/Emotional Wellbeing Suicide Prevention

This is the monitoring report on Mental Health/Emotional Wellbeing Suicide Prevention for North Down & Ards area.

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Guide to Mental Health Contacts North Down & Ards Area

This help@hand guide containing contacts for Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing organisations has been produced by the North Down & Ards Community of Interest for Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing. We hope you find it useful!

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Investing for Health Update Report 2006

The 2006 Update of Investing for Health

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Public Policy for Older People - The Age Agenda for Northern Ireland 2007

This is the first Age Concern Northern Ireland (ACNI) review of Public Policy for Older People - the Age Agenda for Northern Ireland produced by the Policy and Public Affairs Unit.

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Poverty in Britian since1997

Describes and discusses the impact of government policy on poverty in Britian since 1997

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Protect Life

Suicide Prevention Strategy

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Gender Equality Strategy 2006-2016

This document deals with the government's promotion of gender equality.

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A Sustainability Strategy for Northern Ireland

This is the first ever Northern Ireland Sustainability Strategy Document.

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Tughan Lecture Slides

This is a copy of the lecture which was held at Queen's University on World Mental Health Day 10 October 2006.

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Investing for Health Strategy Part 1 of 4

Part 1 of the Investing for Health Strategy Published March 2002

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Investing for Health Strategy Part 2 of 4

Part 2 of the Investing for Health Strategy published March 2002

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Investing for Health Strategy Part 3 of 4

Part 3 of the Investing for Health Strategy published March 2002

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Investing for Health Strategy Part 4 of 4

Part 4 of the Investing for Health Strategy published March 2002

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North Down & Ards Health Improvement Plan 2006-2008

This is the Health Imrpovement Plan for North Down & Ards area.

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North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document 05/06

The latest updated version of the North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

The appendices A - K for this document can be found separately on the distribution list.

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 D1-3

Appendix D1 - D3 of North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix K

Appendix K for North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix J

Appendix J for North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix I1-3

Appendix I1 - I3 of North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix H1-3

Appendix H1 - H3 of North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix G1-3

Appendix G1 - G3 of North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix F1-3

Appendix F1 - F3 for North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix E1 - 3

Appendix E1 - E3 for North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix C1 - C3

Appendix C1 - C3 for North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix B

Appendix B of North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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N & W Belfast Locality HIP Review Doc 05/06 Appendix A

Appendix A - from North & West Belfast Locality HIP Review Document for 2005/2006

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Plastic Surgery Consultation - Frequently asked Questions

Questions & Answers relating to Plastic Surgery Consultation Document

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Plastic Surgery Consultation Document

The four Health and Social Services Boards have launched a regional public consultation on a policy to limit access to some largely 'cosmetic' procedures so that Plastic. Comments are requested by 5.00pm on Thursday 26 October 2006.

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Making A Difference In Down

Our vision is for a healthier community in which individuals can realise their full potential, communities thrive and organisations work together to improve the quality of life for everyone

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ASIST - Applied Intervention Skills Training - North Down & Ards

2 Day Training Workshop for North Down & Ards area

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A Fundraiser's toolbox

Details of annual convention - A Fundraiser's Toolbox

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The Smoking Agenda

This is the presentation on "The Smoking Agenda" at the Investing for Health (North & West) - Healthier Choices - Community of Interest Conference held at NICVA on 23rd March 2006.

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The Weigh To Health

This is the presentation by Ashleigh Macaskill, Community Dietitian at the Investing for Health (North & West) - Healthier Choices - Community of Interest Conference held at NICVA on 23rd March 2006.

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Dit It and Eat It

This is the presentation by Mary McKeorwn, Dietitian, at the Investing for Health (North & West) - Healthier Choices - Community of Interest Conference held at NICVA on 23rd March 2006.

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Sexual Health and Wellbeing in North and West Belfast

This is the presentation by Beth Gilhooly at the Investing for Health (North & West) - Healthier Choices - Community of Interest Conference held at NICVA on 23rd March 2006.

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Nutrition Focus – Current Initiatives and Future Developments

This is the presentation by Liz Taylor at the Investing for Health (North & West) - Healthier Choices - Community of Interest Conference held at NICVA on 23rd March 2006.

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Healthier Choices

This is the presentation by Mimi McAlinden at the Investing for Health (North & West) - Healthier Choices - Community of Interest Conference held at NICVA on 23rd March 2006.

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North and West Belfast IfH community of interest Workshop 23_03_06

Introductory presentation for the North & West Belfast community of interest for Healthier Choices workshop held on 23rd March 2006 in NICVA. Contains programme and format.

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A Countryside for Health and Wellbeing: The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Green Exercise

There is substantial evidence that links the natural environment with good physical health and psychological well-being. Green exercise is physical activity taken outside while exposed to nature.

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Fuel Poverty - Presentation

Presentation by Pat Austin on Fuel Poverty, February 2006 to Health Improvement Planning Workshop.

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Mental Health & Diabetes - Who Cares?

This conference is a follow up to the report published in late 2004 by AMH and Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

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NI Anti Poverty Network Presentation

Presentation by Frances Dowds, Director, Anti-Poverty Network outlining the context and the work of the Network.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Investing for Health

Presentation made by Tom Frawley, Northern Ireland Ombudsman at Investing for Health Conference 2005

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Neighbourhood Renewal - Challenges and Opportunities

Presentation made by John McGrath, Deputy Secretary, Department for Social Development at the Investing for Health Regional Conference, 2005

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New TSN - The Way Forward - Towards an Anti-Poverty Strategy

In April last year the Secretary of State launched a Consultation
Document outlining his proposed framework for the development
of a high level strategy to combat poverty in Northern Ireland. This
strategy also aims to ensure that we contribute to

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Home Energy Conservation Report 2005

The ninth annual progress report on the NI Housing Executive's Home Energy Conservation Strategy. Since 1996 there has been a 17.2% improvement in the energy efficiency of the pre-1996 housing stock.

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Interim Fresh Fruit Evaluation in Schools Report

Good nutrition is essential during childhood, as it is a time of rapid growth, development and activity.

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EDACT Breaking the Cycle Conference Flyer 28 February Stormont Hotel

This is EDACT's 5th annual seminar and will focus on the issue of parental substance misuse. The seminar will explore how best to meet the needs of substance misusing parents and their children. Those attending will be invited to participate, throu

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Caring for People Beyond Tomorrow

A Strategic Framework for the Development of Primary Health and Social Care for Individuals, Families and Communities in Northern Ireland

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Breastfeeding Strategy for Northern Ireland

The aim of the Strategy is to promote and support breastfeeding.

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A Healthier Future: A 20 year vision for Health and Wellbeing in Northern Ireland 2005-2025

Aims to provide a vision of how our health and social services will develop and function over the next 20 years.

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Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood Strategy and Action Plan 2002-2007

The aims of this Strategy are to:
• facilitate a reduction in the number of unplanned births to teenage mothers; and
• minimise the adverse consequences of those births to teenage parents and their children.

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Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan 2004-2009

This 5 year Plan represents only the first phase of a long-term strategy to increase people’s awareness of the dangers and to highlight ways to prevent home accidents. In addition, the aim will only be realised through an integrated partnership.

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A Five Year Tobacco Action Plan 2003 - 2008

This 5 year Action Plan, which builds upon “Smoking Kills - A White Paper on Tobacco”, published in 1998, provides a framework for collaborative working across Government departments, the statutory
and voluntary sectors, business and local community

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Promoting Health and Wellbeing Progress through Partnerships

First Announcement and Call for Papers for Conference on 17-18 May in London

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A Long-Term Workplace Health Strategy for NI

Every year in NI some 70,000 people suffer some form of work-related health problem, which prevents them from doing their normal jobs. The costs to society, employers and the individuals themselves is enormous. This cannot be allowed to continue.

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Promoting the Social Inclusion of Homeless People

Homelessness is one of the most extreme forms of social exclusion. It is more than ahousing issue: homelessness can occur as a result of poor health, unemployment or poverty, for example.

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Ending Fuel Poverty - A Strategy for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has the highest rate of fuel poverty in the United Kingdom, with 1 in 3 households suffering its effects. Fuel poverty damages health and social well being, and those who suffer most
are people in vulnerable groups.

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Assessing the Impact of the Central Heating Programme on Tackling Fuel Poverty - Scottish Executive

In 2001, the Scottish Executive launched the Central Heating Programme (CHP) toinstall central heating systems, along with a package of insulation and other measures in an estimated 70,000 Scottish dwellings without central heating.

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Health Impact Assessment of Housing Improvements

Background: Health impact assessment (HIA) has been widely recommended for future social policies and investment, such as housing improvement. However, concerns have been raised about the utility and predictive value of an HIA. Use of existing resear

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Investing for Health Update 2005

The Investing for Health strategy is built around 2 goals and
7 objectives:-

1. To improve the health of our people by increasing the length of their lives

2. To reduce inequalities in health between groups of people and geographic areas

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Review of Health Improvement Plan 04-05, North and West Belfast Locality

Review of Health Improvement Plan 04-05, North and West Belfast Locality

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Review of Health Improvement Plan 03-04, North and West Belfast Locality

Review of Health Improvement Plan March 2004, North and West Belfast Locality

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Appleby Presentation

Rodney Morton from Ards Health & Social Care group mentioned this presentation at the North Down & Ards Health Improvement Plan meeting on 21 October.

It has been uploaded for your information.

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Appleby Report - Executive Summary

This is the executive summary of the Appleby Report on the Independent Review of Health & Social Care Services in Northern Ireland. The full report can be found on www.dfpni.gov.uk/ihr/pdfs/Appleby_Review_Final_report.pdf

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Eastern Area Health Improvement Plan 2005/08

The Eastern Area Health Improvement Plan has now been published. Locality information and proposed investments are featured at the rear of the document.

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Investing for Health Indicators

Belfast Healthy Cities were commissioned to develop indicators which would help monitor progress against the IfH goals & objectives within the Eastern area. Some minor alterations to the document took place during October. This is the amended version

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The Smokefree Debate

Information Leaflet and Booking Form for Conference 20 September 2005

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EDACT Newsletter April 05

Eastern Drugs & Alcohol Co-ordination Team Newsletter April 2005

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Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Funding Application - North Down & Ards

This application form for Mental Health funding was discussed at the Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Meeting at the Strangford Arms on 18 August. Please note applications must be received by 31 August 2005 at 4.30 pm latest.

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North Down & Ards Locality Health Improvement Plan 2004-2005

Health Improvement Plan 2004-2005 for the North Down & Ards Locality

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Neighbourhood Renewal

Tables fromAnnex3

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Fit Futures

Physical activity and nutrition based programmes and approaches to reduce obesity in Northern Ireland

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Promoting Mental Health

The Northern Ireland Regional Strategy for Mental Health

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Human Rights Strategy

This document details the Human rights for Uk including Northern Ireland since the introduction of Section 75 in 2001

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