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

Horse charity calls on NHS to fund child wellbeing services

Horse charity calls on NHS to fund child wellbeing services

Kelly Morgan BBC News, West of England Listen: How horses help young people facing emotional and mental health challenges A charity has called on the NHS to fund equine-assisted services which help children with their emotions and mental health. Cotswolds-based Horses for Wellbeing helps young people develop trust, emotional regulation and confidence. Its users told … Read more

Newcastle United: Dan Burn and Alan Shearer on mental wellbeing

Newcastle United: Dan Burn and Alan Shearer on mental wellbeing

Dan Burn, defender and ambassador for the Newcatle United Foundation, discusses mental health with Magpies legend Alan Shearer – from the challenges they have faced during their careers, to the little things everyone can do to improve mental wellbeing. WATCH: Ramsdale checks out Saints wellbeing project Source link

Community in Grimsby comes together for well-being day

Community in Grimsby comes together for well-being day

A community health and well-being day is taking place in Grimsby on Saturday. The event follows on from concerns raised during a meeting in January over mental health support and public safety. It has been organised by local councillors, North East Lincolnshire Council’s public health team, along with the East Marsh Involve community group. The … Read more

Epsom wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy

Epsom wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy

A new health and wellbeing strategy is being launched, in a bid to improve life expectancy for those living in less affluent areas of a Surrey borough. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has opened a public consultation on the project, which aims to improve mental and emotional wellbeing. The authority said a previous scheme highlighted … Read more