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Great quotes from our Working Well for Transport to Health & Wellbeing session today: 🚐 "It's about so much more than just transport, especially for those on the margins who often need the most support." 🚐 "The bus becomes its own community, with people caring for each other along with invaluable help from the driver." 🚐 "CT is propping up mobility in rural Wales." 🚐 "It's such a privilege to see the profound impact these services have in their communities." Proving that CT is so much more than getting from A to B, it's improving wellbeing and #ConnectingCommunities ❤️ #CTWeek23

Community engagement is so much more than a nod to what do you think? Our community is the voice of the population we serve, and serve being the operative work. Our work with the community and voluntary sector across commissioning, engagement, collaboration and coproduction all voice the need to express the voice of the cohorts they represent. But they also stress the need for our anchor organisations to help shape the future of healthcare and community well-being. The challenges they have in being part of this process including resources, finance and operational size. The Kings Fund's "Healthy Communities Together" project shines a light on these challenges and groups feedback directly to us on the progress to date 🤝 Healthy Communities Together: A Collaborative Endeavor The Kings Fund has been a leading voice in healthcare policy and practice for decades. Their new project, #HealthyCommunitiesTogether, is an ambitious effort to bring together healthcare providers, local authorities, and community organisations to build healthier and more resilient communities.   🏡 Transforming Lives Where They Matter Most This initiative recognises that true healthcare transformation begins at the grassroots level. By fostering partnerships and empowering communities, we can address social determinants of health, reduce health disparities, and improve overall well-being.   💪 Join the Movement As professionals committed to making a positive impact, it's essential to stay informed and engage with initiatives like Healthy Communities Together. I encourage you to explore the project's findings, resources, and insights to inspire your own work.   🔗 Learn More:  🌐 Check out the project details: https://lnkd.in/eyVRbg2V 📖 Dive into their research and reports to stay updated.   #Healthcare #CommunityHealth #Wellbeing #HealthyCommunitiesTogether #KingsFund

‘Study shows Wellness Hubs can help tackle health inequalities’ - Max Associates The study showed that the Wellness Hub - which has inclusive fitness solutions including power-assisted machines - benefits those who don’t typically engage with conventional fitness facilities, attracting older adults, those on low incomes and people with long term health conditions. The study found that by meeting the needs of those who are under-represented in traditional facilities, the Wellness Hub has generated exceptional social value (£187,139) for the community, earning a place in the top 10 per cent of facilities when compared to sector-wide benchmarks across the UK. According to the study, the Wellness Hub has positively impacted the lives of people living with a range of conditions including CHD stroke, breast cancer, colour cancer, Type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression, hip fractures and back pain. In addition, regular Wellness Hub users have reduced their visits to the GP. The research shows the hub is meeting its ambitions to engage older people, with 46 per cent of users aged over 65. This is the borough’s largest population group, but historically under-represented in leisure centres. #ActiveWellbeing #PhysicalActivity #PhysicalLiteracy #Health #Wellbeing #Leisure

Can loneliness be reframed? Here's what my 12 months in Australia have taught me (LinkedIn News Australia, Brendan Wong) The Australian Psychological Society (APS) defines loneliness as a negative feeling that people can experience when their social relations are not how they would like. It is a personal feeling of social isolation. Last year, my wife and I decided to move to Melbourne from our home in Delhi, India. I vividly remember that day when we landed at the airport in Melbourne. In that moment, I felt fear. We had left family, friends, and our deep connections back home. Friends with whom I had grown up - 30+ years of friendship. From Grade 1 to the moment when our kids started school and beyond. A question loomed - will we have the same depth in our relationships here? The question still remains unanswered, but I have three ideas that I have gained through the experience - 1. Socialise 2. Selfless 3. Self Socialise - Find opportunities to meet people. Network. Make the time. Prioritise. Every person in this world is struggling through life - that is the truth. Instagram feeds don't represent real life. But you find a way to socialise and meet people. Selfless - Through the process, be selfless. Don't socialise with selfish intentions. Give yourself to others selflessly because you need that connection. It's easier said than done, but try not to have too many expectations. Self - You cannot pour from an empty cup. You must work on one relationship every day, and the more you work on it, the better you will be. Build that relationship with SELF. Have a coffee with you. Take yourself on a date (alone). Enjoy a walk in the park. Listen to your favourite music. Over the years, I have learned to shift loneliness to solitude! As I get more grey hair and add candles to my birthday cake, I have started to value my golden time with myself. And when I need someone, I raise my hand and reach out. I hope this helps. If I can hold the space for you, reach out. I promise a great conversation and we can find a cafe with great coffee. ❤️ Utkarsh Narang

It's national fitness day, and we should be celebrating the incontrovertible benefits of physical activity and advocating for more ways to access them. But as this BBC article highlights, fewer and fewer of us are getting the physical activity we need. The answer lies in a complex mix of infrastructure improvements, behaviour change, targeted investment, evidence-based policy interventions and relatable advocacy. The north east has the lowest activity levels in England and the worst health outcomes. We've also got some of the most compelling and passionate activity; from grassroots girls football and lionesses to the great north run to the return of first class cricket to the region. Long term collective (properly collective) action can make a difference here more than anywhere else. #sport #northeastengland #sportengland #ukactive #northeast #thisgirlcan

Straight talking, passionate, full of energy. Kim Leadbeater MP was a force of inspiration at the Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) Conference. The Department of Health? “It’s the Department of Ill-Health,” says Leadbeater. “By the time it gets to the Health Department, it’s too late. We need to bring the health and wellbeing agenda to all departments - to transport, to work and pensions, to crime, to housing.” “If you’re sitting in a cold, damp house worrying about how you’re going to feed your family you’re not going to think about going for a walk,” said Leadbeater. And the knock on effect for mental health, for loneliness, for workplace productivity is all there to see - all inter-connected. Leadbeater is the sister of Jo Cox, the West Yorkshire MP tragically killed by a right wing extremist. As a Labour MP for the seat that her sister once held, she’s now fighting to put health and sport at the top of the government agenda. Her Healthy Britain Report summarises what needs to be done, an approach based on prevention, rather than "throwing more money at it" when it's usually too late. There are no easy fixes, no sticking plasters. Her report is worth a read - https://lnkd.in/eaX4Nvas #oiaconf24 #outdoor #health #healthandwellbeing #healthybritain Great talk Andrew Denton Continuous, Uniform Group David Beattie, Neil Sheakey, Euan Gordon, Steve Conchie, Stephen Ardern

This report highlights the importance and need for a prevention focus to keep people healthy and well, and one of the most cost effective and fun ways is to be physically active. In light of these findings, WHO is calling on countries to strengthen their policy implementation to promote and enable physical activity through grassroots and community sport and active recreation and transport (walking, cycling and use of public transport), among other measures. We need systematic change. We also need to listen to the community, understand thier needs, thier challenges and work with them to design solutions that they lead. Collaborative cross sector efforts where we leave egos at the door are needed. #stayactive #sportmanawatu

We’re venturing out of Wales to Sheffield for Irise International’s Periods in Toilets Policy Toolkit! Many organisations campaign for UK wide change, take it to Westminster then stop when things are sorted in England. Which is fine - but please state that if you are not truly UK wide. This one really gets to me - especially if you state England AND Wales. We are a devolved nation. We have an entirely different menstrual system: Period Proud Wales/ Balch or Mislif. Health and education - which are usually targeted ministers - are devolved. Tilly and I are honoured to be representing our nation this week and fighting for Welsh pupils to be seen and heard. My advice to you if you run an organisation in this space: - If you are functioning for England and Westminster, say that. There’s abolsutely no bad thing about that. - If you are working out especially from England, please understand the nations and the politics. The amount of people still calling Mark Drakeford First Minister - who will soon be two FM’s ago - or don’t understand the role of Members of Senedd is shocking for those who campaign in Wales. - Ask for involvement from people living and breathing in these nations. They know what the schools are like, have usually positive reactions from government (the Welsh roots of LYP give us a massive advantage here) and know what is different. - Learn to respect the heritage and way of life. For example in Wales we require materials in Welsh to use them in community hyb’s. Again when people cross from London to say inside the Senedd infront of Senedd Members “that’s ridiculous” it won’t go down well (true story from only a few weeks ago😳 very embarrassing). Irise have involved us in Every Period Counts since it began 18 months ago - we were part of coming up with the name. We are very thankful for the opportunities we get through them to make sure Welsh people start to benefit from UK wide campaigns in the menstrual space.