Did Sure Start work?
From an article by Beautiful Enterprise
Initially in deprived areas, provided services for families with children to help navigate pregnancy, parenting, childcare, early learning, finding jobs. Long-term results; higher educational achievements, better health, and more..
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Churches and Social Prescribing
From a report by Theos
Along with others, faith groups not only contribute significantly to local social prescribing, but with their focus on community, relationship and holistic wellbeing, they can play a big role in preventative healthcare.
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NHS - We need to talk about trauma
From an article by A Better NHS
"Learning about trauma has transformed my GP practice, helping me make sense of much that has frustrated, worried, exhausted me for years. I am now committed to sharing lessons with other healthcare professionals."
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Keeping seniors socially engaged
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Haus Atzgersdorf care home is also home to Brauwerkstatt, a successful microbrewery. Residents are involved in whole production process, from brewing to bottling, packaging, advertising. One of a number of initiatives..
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The Compass of Shame
From an article by Psychology Today
The first wince of shame is physical. The feeling is so noxious that we generally move quickly to get out of this moment through one or two of four scripted responses - referred to as the four points on a "Compass of Shame"
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Building a community wellbeing data hub in Widnes
From a report by Civic Data Co-operative
What is wellbeing? Research with residents - emotional, physical, spiritual health, human connection, getting to places, community spirit, support, respect, kindness, values, public spaces and services..
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Walking in Gratitude
From a video by Take Care
When Nicola, a working mother of four, faces serious mental and physical health issues, she finds herself saying, “thank you.” She discovers that by practicing gratitude, she is able to..
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The demand for spiritual care in the private sector
From a video by Chaplaincy Innovation Lab
The boundary between HR and chaplaincy is that chaplains have to be neutral. That ability is critical so that they can move in and out in a liminal way (occupy a position on both sides of a boundary).
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Culture on prescription
From a video by Culture on Prescription
People have long used arts as a way to make sense of the world, build connections and define themselves whilst benefiting from the arts’ therapeutic effects. Arts and culture can make us feel better...
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