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Live Well Expo Laois 2024

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Record crowds attended LIVE WELL information event at Portlaoise College on 4th April 2024 for the largest Health and Wellbeing show in the Midlands .

The Live Well Expo held at Portlaoise College on April 4th, 2024, was a resounding success, drawing record crowds and establishing itself as the largest Health and Wellbeing show in the Midlands.

Organised by Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois, the event aimed to showcase the wide range of supports and services available across Laois to help people improve their health and wellbeing.

Age Friendly Laois & Healthy Laois provided information for attendees at the entrance to the college , including the Guide to services and supports to older people in Laois, The HSE directory of services, Eircode stickers, ICE ( In Case of emergency cards) and Age friendly newsletters. These proved very popular with attendees.

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