Active Luton given £13m to continue improving wellbeing

Active Luton given £13m to continue improving wellbeing

More than £13m has been given to a town’s trust to continue its work improving the health and wellbeing of local residents. The money from Luton Rising, the Luton Borough Council company that owns London Luton Airport, has been given to Active Luton to secure investment in leisure and library services until 2030. The council … Read more

Jersey School Council meeting to focus on digital wellbeing

Jersey School Council meeting to focus on digital wellbeing

Ministers and school representatives are set to meet later for the first School Council Network in Jersey of the new term. The meetings, which take place up to six times a year, allow primary and secondary school councils to shape policy directly with government. The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) said … Read more

Tewkesbury Wellbeing Walks map launched to encourage green travel

Tewkesbury Wellbeing Walks map launched to encourage green travel

Sophia Allsopp BBC News, West of England Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership The maps highlight four routes designed to boost mental health and encourage car-free exploration A set of illustrated walking maps have been launched to encourage people to explore nature, history and hidden corners, while supporting sustainable, car-free travel. Tewkesbury Wellbeing Walks, created by Gloucestershire … Read more

Kidderminster premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Kidderminster premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Tom Edwards BBC Hereford & Worcester Tanya Gupta BBC News, West Midlands BBC The charity offers counselling, exercise classes and training A health and wellbeing charity has said it is in desperate need of new premises after it was told to leave its current site. Simply Limitless offers counselling sessions to help support people’s mental … Read more

Kidderminster premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Kidderminster premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Tom Edwards BBC Hereford & Worcester Tanya Gupta BBC News, West Midlands BBC The charity offers counselling, exercise classes and training A health and wellbeing charity has said it is in desperate need of new premises after it was told to leave its current site. Simply Limitless offers counselling sessions to help support people’s mental … Read more

Wolverhampton schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills

Wolverhampton schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills

Seven Wolverhampton schools have been recognised for their commitment to promoting emotional health and wellbeing, the council says. The schools were part of a pilot scheme run by the council to teach awareness about trauma, understanding individual needs, how to use consistent approaches and ensure emotional wellbeing was school priority. They were recognised with an … Read more

Wolverhampton schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills

Wolverhampton schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills

Seven Wolverhampton schools have been recognised for their commitment to promoting emotional health and wellbeing, the council says. The schools were part of a pilot scheme run by the council to teach awareness about trauma, understanding individual needs, how to use consistent approaches and ensure emotional wellbeing was school priority. They were recognised with an … Read more

New West Midlands nature health scheme aims to boost well-being

New West Midlands nature health scheme aims to boost well-being

Healthcare staff will start encouraging patients to enjoy nature and the outdoors in a new scheme in the West Midlands. More than 40 health organisations have received training and free booklets to share with people they support in the hope of boosting their well-being as part of the scheme from the RSPB and the West … Read more