Five Ways to Wellbeing

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1 Stoke on Trent : Professionals Guide This guide provides information about Stoke on Trent programme and some practical tools, resources and suggestions of how to use the Five Ways in your area of work. Stoke on Trent The national strategy No Health Without Mental Health acknowledges that mental wellbeing is central to our quality of life and important for the healthy functioning of families, communities and society. The strategy includes an objective around promoting mental health for everyone in order that Fewer people will develop mental health problems by starting well, developing well, working well, living well and aging well. We want to encourage individuals, communities and organisations to adopt the Five Ways to better Wellbeing identified by the New Economics Foundation. This means more individuals, communities and organisations building 5 actions into their everyday lives to improve their wellbeing Connect, Be active, Take notice, Keep learning, Give. Stoke on Trent programme aims to support organisations to create opportunities for people in Stoke on Trent to improve their wellbeing by taking up the. The Stoke on Trent programme provides: Access to materials including posters, leaflets, postcards, credit cards, booklets. Materials can be downloaded by visiting nhs.uk/services/wellbeing.htm and hard copies can be ordered from the health improvement resource service Access to information on local activities available for opportunities to take up the Five Ways Access to ideas and examples of how to use the Based on the New Economics Foundation/Foresight Mental Capital and Wellbeing

2 Getting Involved The are designed to provide a platform to talk to people about their wellbeing in a simple and informal way. A consideration for the can be incorporated into existing work programmes/activities in many ways. Adapt your programme to include elements of the. For example a walking group could include other elements of the in the following ways: Connect ensuring the group is social and has social elements, like coffee breaks Be active different levels of walks depending on ability i.e. beginners or advanced Take notice themed walks such as nature trails and photography walks Keep learning heritage trails, walk leader course Give providing support, advice and encouragement to other members of the group The to wellbeing messages could be included in newsletters, press releases, websites, internal communication channels Insert a link from the Stoke on Trent website: on your own Link with national campaigns such as World Mental Health Day (October) Run community activities based around the theme. For example a dance class or walking group for Be active or a coffee morning for connect or trip to the museum or art gallery for Keep learning. Badge existing events / activities: there are already many activities that take place in the community that support the. The logo and poster template are available to down load from the website and can be used to badge existing activities to support the Leaflets, posters and credit cards: Use these materials at community events or on display at a public setting to get people to start talking and thinking about the Practical tools: the postcards, booklet and chart are designed to complement discussions around ideas and can be used by individuals to set specific goals using the questions Idea cards: the idea cards are designed to facilitate discussions with individuals or groups about how they might incorporate the into their daily lives For more information on and local activities available visit: healthimprovement@ssotp.nhs.uk

3 Sample Leaflet Keep learning It is important to look after your mental wellbeing as well as your physical health. These five ways to wellbeing can help you do this. With the people around you - with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, at home, work, school or in your local community. Make the effort to keep in touch and spend time with the people that matter to you, and to meet and get to know new people. Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Garden. Dance. Discover a physical activity you enjoy and one that suits your level of mobility and fitness. Your local leisure or community centre will have lots to offer, whether you like to be active on your own or in a group. You can see your GP for advice if you have any health concerns in relation to physical activity. Keep learning Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you. Appreciate what matters. Spending time close to nature, for instance walking in your local park or watching birds in your garden can help with this, as can meditation or prayer. Take a course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Rediscover an old interest. Your local library will have information on a wide range of learning opportunities in your community from reading groups and evening classes to college courses. Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Voluntary Action Stoke can tell you about some of the volunteering options you might like to try. Based on the five ways to wellbeing - new economics foundation / Foresight Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project Keep learning Wellbeing workshops A course of workshops to help you develop, manage and maintain your mental wellbeing. Contact: Changes, Stoke Mental Health For further support and information to improve your mental health and wellbeing, the following contacts and resources may be helpful: Living Life to the Full A life skills course that teaches how to tackle and respond to the issues and demands which we all meet in our everyday lives. Directory Contact information and details of a range of mental health services in Stoke-on- Trent and Staffordshire. Also provides information on a wider range of general services that support well-being e.g. leisure and recreation. Staffordshire Mental Health Telephone Helpline Free and confidential support, information and advice for adults with mental health concerns in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Health Improvement Team, Abbey Hulton Clinic, Leek Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8BP healthimprovement@ssotp.nhs.uk

4 Sample Poster to promote your Wellbeing with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours go for a walk or run. Step outside. Play a game. Cycle be aware of the surrounding, savour the moment Keep learning try something new or rediscover an old interest do something nice for a friend or neighbour how are you getting yours? For more information on and local activities available visit: healthimprovement@ssotp.nhs.uk

5 Sample Poster Template to promote your Wellbeing For more information on and local activities available visit:

6 Sample Credit Card Keep learning It is important to look after your mental wellbeing as well as your physical health. The five ways to wellbeing can help you do this. To find out more about the five ways to wellbeing and local activities available visit:

7 Sample Main Postcard Keep learning with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Building these connections can support and improve your everyday life go for a walk or run. Step outside. Play a game. Cycle. Try a physical activity that you will enjoy be curious. Stop and be aware of the surroundings, the weather, the changing seasons, savour the moment Keep learning try something new or discover an old interest, whether it s learning a new recipe, starting a course or fixing the bike try something new or discover an old interest, whether it s learning a new recipe, starting a course or fixing the bike For more information on and local activities available visit: healthimprovement@ssotp.nhs.uk

8 Sample Ideas Postcard with the people around you - with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, at home, work, school or in your local community Connect ideas Keep in touch with people regularly with phone calls, texts, s Meet up for coffee or lunch with friends or colleagues Ask people how are they Say hello to your neighbour Smile at people Sit down as a family at the end of the day to eat dinner Arrange to meet up with an old friend you haven t seen for a while Join a local group, meet and get to know new people For more information on and local activities available visit: healthimprovement@ssotp.nhs.uk

9 Sample Practical Postcard with the people around you - with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, at home, work, school or in your local community My Connect goals What is important to you about this? How are you doing now? What do you want to change? What will you do next? For more information on and local activities available visit: healthimprovement@ssotp.nhs.uk

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12 Sample Chart My Five Steps towards Wellbeing What is important to you about this? Keep learning How are you doing now? What do you want to change? What will you do next?

13 Sample Logo & Sub Logos Main Logo Connect Be active Take notice Keep learning Sub Logos Give