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Building Bridges: Connecting People in Healthcare community
This entry is a vox pop–style video exploring the ideas of two participants. Our idea focuses on building stronger community and belonging by creating more chances for people to connect, communicate, and support each other in meaningful ways. The goal is to help everyone feel included, understood, and part of something bigger. We would measure success through engagement, feedback, and how comfortable people feel taking part. Over the next 10 years, this idea could help transf
Best and Eliza
Jan 261 min read


Community Connections: A New Approach to Mental Health Support
I am a sixth form student at William Morris Sixth Form, and the focus of my project is on challenging stereotypes around mental health, educating people about ableism, and spreading greater awareness of mental health and learning disabilities. Ableism is a form of discrimination against people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Despite how harmful it is, ableism is still rarely discussed or fully understood. Many people do not realise how common and dama
Nadera
Jan 262 min read


"Let's Talk" for Mental Well-Being - A student's idea
This blog post features a finalist entry from the Peaceful Health program. All ideas and reflections are the original work of the student author. To protect privacy and support well-being, some personal details and sensitive experiences have been edited or removed at the editor’s discretion. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Wherever someone is on their personal journey, they deserve support, understanding, and kindne
Adejoke
Jan 262 min read


Supporting young people through grief and mental health
This blog post features a finalist entry from the Peaceful Health program. All ideas and reflections are the original work of the student author. To protect privacy and support well-being, some personal details and sensitive experiences have been edited or removed at the editor’s discretion. This post discusses mental health and loss. Reader discretion is advised. I am writing this because I care deeply about how mental health is understood and supported today. From a young a
Tamzin
Jan 263 min read


Can a mood tracker make the NHS fit for the future?
This blog post features a finalist entry from the Peaceful Health program. All ideas and content are the original work of the student author. Some details may have been edited at the editor’s discretion to protect privacy and support the well-being of those involved. We are proud to share this thoughtful contribution with our readers. Objectives The aim of this idea is to introduce a mood tracking feature within the NHS App to support mental wellbeing. This would help enhance
Hannah
Jan 262 min read


A student's guide to community engagement.
This blog post features a finalist entry from the Peaceful Health program. The ideas and reflections shared here belong entirely to the student author. In some cases, minor edits have been made at the editor’s discretion to protect the privacy and well-being of the individual. We are honored to share this thoughtful and meaningful work with our community. The Problem I feel that in this area, and in many communities, not everyone feels happy or included. There are many groups
Nana
Jan 263 min read


A Thread of Art Speaks a Thousand Words!
At First 4 Health Group we were delighted to host a Children’s Arts and Affirmations, aimed at promoting positive mental health and emotional resilience through creativity, vision and imagination. This inspiring activity was set in place to bring children together to have fun with colours and let their imagination come to life and let the arts seek kindness within. The aim of this activity was to help children understand the importance of affirmations and the effect it has

Shivani Kaur
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Understanding Anticipatory Grief: Support Is on the Way
Grief isn’t something that only happens after a loss. For many people, it begins much earlier — when a loved one is seriously ill, living...
Anushka Maheshwari
May 2, 20251 min read


Over 50? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Bowel Screening
Eating whole foods supports a healthy gut and lowers your cancer risk. As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month , we recently held...

Anushka Maheshwari
Apr 30, 20252 min read


Recap of the Maternity Space Session 3 for Expecting Mums
The third session of the Maternity Space for expecting mums was a truly engaging and insightful experience, with a focus on holistic...

Anushka Maheshwari
Oct 7, 20243 min read


The Maternity Space: Recap of Session 2 for Expecting Mums
Hey mums! We had a fantastic session on nutrition and supplements for pregnancy, and we wanted to recap some of the key points we...

Anushka Maheshwari
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Recap of Session 1 for Expecting Mums: The Maternity Space
We recently kicked off The Maternity Space session for Expecting Mums, as part of our community initiative designed to create a...

Anushka Maheshwari
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Recap of Session 3 for Mums of Under 1's: The Maternity Space
We recently held our third session of The Maternity Space , a safe and welcoming group for mums with babies under one. This session was...

Anushka Maheshwari
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Recap of Session 2 for Mums of Under 1's: The Maternity Space
Here is a quick recap of our second session of The Maternity Space - the session was held for mums who have given birth in the last year....

Anushka Maheshwari
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Recap of Session 1 for Mums of Under 1's: The Maternity Space
Here is a quick recap of our first session of The Maternity Space - the session was held for mums who have given birth in the last year....

Anushka Maheshwari
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Spring Into Wellness: A Recap of First 4 Health Group's Community Event
In April, First 4 Health Group transformed the Stratford Library into a hub of health and vitality with their 'Spring Into Wellness'...

Anushka Maheshwari
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Self-help resources for Mental Health Support
In times of emotional turmoil, reaching out for help can be a daunting yet transformative decision. Your mental health matters, and...

Anushka Maheshwari
Feb 6, 20245 min read


First 4 Health Group Awarded £500,000 for Impact Evaluation of Groundbreaking Maternity Service
We're thrilled to announce that First 4 Health Group has been awarded a grant of £500,000 for the Impact Evaluation of our pioneering...

Anushka Maheshwari
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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