All this week, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day #IWD2022, through stories of inspiring women who are #breakingthebias and motivating the next generation. Starting with our very own CEO Karen Creavin. She founded The Active Wellbeing Society in 2018, after working on the wellbeing programme at Birmingham City Council. In 2021 TAWS
At 60-years-old, Annie was struggling with her health, she had severe asthma and was diagnosed with diabetes. After entering into early retirement, her doctor prescribed her a free 12-week gym programme, in hopes of improving her physical health. “I went and started at the gym, and then when I went
It’s Food Waste Action Week – a week dedicated to raising awareness of the environmental consequences of wasting food. Did you know around 1/3 of the food we produce worldwide is either lost or wasted, and 45% of domestic waste across Birmingham is food. There is a lot of food
Gemma receives mental health support from her GP and Birmingham Healthy Minds, an NHS psychological therapies service for people with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Until recently, Gemma had been unable to leave the house for two years. She explained that she would have a panic attack, “just answering the
We know that spending time in nature, and feeling connected to our surroundings, can have lots of physical and mental health benefits. The Active Wellbeing Society and the Active Communities programme support local organisations, groups, and communities to reimagine and take ownership of green space, so that their wellbeing benefits
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) are taking part in the Government’s Kickstart scheme, which provides funding to help employers create jobs opportunities for young people. We have 30 placements in total, during which the Kickstarters are supported to develop skills and experience in the workplace. One of last year’s
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) are providing 30 job opportunities as part of the government’s Kickstart Scheme, which creates six-month job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds who are on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The scheme aims to support young people to bridge the gap between leaving
David has struggled with mental health difficulties for 28 years. He explained that he could be very low at times and had been feeling very isolated. Recently, David moved to Schoolacre Road Surgery in Shard End, where the GP reviewed his medication and referred him to Lorna, one of our
Due to the recent rise of covid cases linked to the Omicron variant the government has updated its guidance. We are monitoring this closely with the safety and wellbeing of our staff and community a priority. We will respond and adapt our activities in accordance to the latest government advice
Amit and Susan from our team pictured with some of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) team Last week, we were honoured to be recognised by the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce as their Outstanding Charity of the Year – and to our even greater surprise, their Overall Business
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
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