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Wellbeing Project does the double!
Having fought off strong competition from thousands of applicants, the Wellbeing Project is delighted to learn that it is a finalist for both the Northwest Health & Social Care Awards 2010 and the Health & Social Care Journal Awards 2010 for its ‘Ignite Your Life!’ community resilience programme.
The ‘Ignite Your Life!’ community resilience programme is being delivered in partnership with NHS Halton and St Helens, Halton Council and St Helens Council. To date, the programme has been delivered to more than 470+ people.
The programme invites the general public to take part in a series of events that teach people the simple tools and techniques to stay resilient during difficult times.
Furthermore, the programme educates people about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems like depression and anxiety and how and where to seek help.
Mark Swift Programme Manager for the Wellbeing Project said:
“To have had our programme go through as a finalist in both awards is an achievement in its own right. We’re absolutely delighted! We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for the big day”.
Dr Laura Pogue and Paula Gamester, Co-Directors are understandably “thrilled”
“It’s fantastic to think that this project has stood out and impressed the judges. This programme really is having a lasting impact in our communities”.
The winners of the Health & Social Care Awards will be announced on 7th October 2010, and on this same day, the Wellbeing Project team will be heading down to London to deliver a presentation about the initiative to a panel of experts who will decide the winners of the Health & Social Care Journal Awards.
Dave Sweeney, Operational Director for Partnership Commissioning for NHS Halton and St Helens said:
“We’re delighted that this programme has gone through to the final stages of both these prestigious awards. It’s a great example of effective partnership working and demonstrates how in Halton and St Helens we are working with our communities to help to enhance their mental wellbeing and realise the big society agenda”.
For more information about this article please contact Mark Swift, Programme Manager, Wellbeing Project T: 01744 26444 E: m.swift@wellbeingproject.co.uk
Notes:
The Wellbeing Project Community Interest Company was set up in 2006 in Halton and St Helens. We provide a range of community based activities for everyone who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. www.wellbeingproject.co.uk