#ThisIsPants campaign launch

The last year has been incredibly difficult for so many people. Every day as the news streams in about the mounting number of deaths, cases, and the R rate it takes a toll on our resilience, our ability to the weather the storm.  We’ve spent the last year working closely

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Stepping Back in Time for Black History Month

During Black History Month, Virtual Wellbeing have teamed up with Black Heritage Walks Network to showcase a series of black heritage walks within Birmingham. The virtual walks are part of our sensory walk series within the Active Communities programme, which supports communities to become more socially, physically and civically active.

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Mental Health & Nature: Lockdown Re-leaf!

This year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek coincides with week nine of the UK lockdown. These challenging circumstances may have intensified already existing mental health problems for some or triggered mental health problems for others. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from family and friends, growing tired of being stuck indoors, coming to terms with unemployment

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Crafts and storytelling tasks to try at home

Local artists and organisations have created a range of activities and resources that can help improve mindfulness and wellbeing while social distancing. Take a look at the fun and accessible craft, storytelling, and poetry tasks that you can get involved with: Leaf Creative Arts: Leaf Creative Arts have adapted their

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Penny Appeal provides #BrumTogether hygiene pack supplies

International charity, Penny Appeal, is one of the latest charities to support the #BrumTogether campaign. The news comes after Direct Line made a £100,000 donation from its Community Fund to #BrumTogether. The donation’s been used to pay for 11,000 essential supply packs, which include 6,500 hygiene packs. Penny Appeal are

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#BrumTogether thanks Direct Line for £100,000 donation

The #BrumTogether campaign has been given a financial boost in the form of a £100,000 donation from insurance firm, Direct Line. The donation from Direct Line’s Community Fund will be used to pay for vital supplies for Birmingham babies, families and vulnerable residents in need during the COVID-19 crisis. It

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Field Dynamics helps #BrumTogether provide targeted food support

Support for our #BrumTogether campaign is widespread, with so many individuals, businesses, charities and faith groups all coming together to provide essential help across the city. The campaign is being delivered by a network of grassroots organisations, including The Active Wellbeing Society. More than 60 organisations are currently working together

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