Lorraine has depression and uses a wheelchair. She had been speaking to her GP as her mental health was deteriorating and she wanted to lose weight. She felt that there was nothing available that could support her and she was just living from day to day. Lorraine’s GP referred her to us, and she began
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) and St. Paul’s Community Development Trust have been in partnership for two years working together to ensure the funding of the Balsall Heath City Farm, as well as working together on the site to bring support and services to the local community in addition to
In May 2021, we launched our Listen and Lunches in Small Heath. They provide an opportunity for people to come together over tasty food and connect with others, in a safe, friendly environment. Maria, who lives in South Birmingham, has been coming to our lunches since June 2021. She contacted us as
Tapiwa is an Accident and Emergency Sister at a local hospital. Tapiwa had been going through a rough patch because of lockdown and Covid-19. Her job, which is often very busy, has meant she carried on working during the pandemic, dealing with serious stuff. Tapiwa is currently off work due
This year during Black History Month, we are shining a light on the work, views, and experiences of some of our Black and Brown colleagues. We recently spoke to Josephine, who is part of our team of Social Prescribing Link Workers, about the ways she supports patients to improve their
This week, we spoke to Dee Manning, our Community Networker for North Birmingham who supports individuals, communities, and local partners to become more physically, socially, and civically active and connected in their area. Dee told us about her recent work supporting the Gallery37 Downlow mural project in Lozells and why
David, aged 72 from Newtown, lives alone and has been feeling quite depressed. David has been struggling with his money, in particular to pay for his gas and electric, and has difficulty reading and writing. David used to spend more time out and about, but because of lockdown, he has to spend
Nicole, 58, lives in Gravelly Hill with her husband. Nicole has had cancer four times so has a compromised immune system. When Covid hit in March 2020, Nicole was forced to shield and was placed on the City Council’s ‘vulnerable’ list. Her and her husband haven’t been able to go to the
Laura, from King’s Norton, has multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair. She fled domestic violence so now lives in social housing, which is unsuitable for her physical disabilities. She has been unable to move to appropriate accommodation or to get the necessary adaptations made to her current house by her landlord. Laura has
Carol, from Sutton Coldfield, has some physical and mental health problems including anxiety, depression, and poor mobility. When we first started speaking to Carol as part of the Listen and Connect service back in October 2020, she had been waiting a long time to get a response from a referral
Throughout Covid-19, we have been supporting people with practical support and friendly conversations through our Listen and Connect service. As restrictions have eased, we have also began to offer support through physical activity, including walking and cycling, on a one-to-one and small group basis. Ryan has anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Dan The Skipping Man is a company which works with schools and youth centres on education schemes teaching a variety of ages the basics of skipping. They cover skipping skills, how to ‘long rope’, ‘double-Dutch’ and other more advanced types of tricks, and, skipping competitions – making their sessions perfect
During Black History Month, we are shining a light on the work our colleagues are doing to celebrate Black heritage and culture. This week, we spoke to Sally, our Run and Walk Coordinator, who organises and delivers a range of activities, such as The Book Project, Social Prescribing walking groups, social running groups and Couch
We offer a telephone support service, called Listen & Connect, which gives individuals a safe space to chat and feel heard, as well as receive advice and referrals into a wider range of services within The Active Wellbeing Society and among partner organisations. Within Listen & Connect, we also support
Art was born in Jamaica and lives in Birmingham with his son and his wife. In 2019, he had an accident at work that caused him both physical pain and mental instabilities, which he still experiences today. Art, who sustained neck and back injuries, was initially given some physical therapy
In partnership with Cycling UK and BCC, we donated 8 bikes to the Octavius Learning and Development Partnership (OLDP), a group providing support pathways for women to get into building construction. OLDP also help to motivate women to keep active and get into cycling. OLDP Chair, Barbara, contacted us to
I’m Jackie, a Social Prescribing Link Worker within Weoley and Rubery PCN in South Birmingham and The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS). In April 2021, I set up the Cotteridge Park Walking Group, to support patients who were experiencing issues including isolation, loneliness, anxiety and depression. The group is now made
Former GB Volleyball Player Visits Bring it on Brum Summer Holiday Activities This Summer, The Active Wellbeing Society are working with the Department for Education, Birmingham Voluntary Service Council, Birmingham City Council, and Street Games as part of Bring it on Brum to provide free activities for children aged 5-13 years in local parks
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