People are living longer than ever This is great news for us as individuals but, in an increasingly mobile society, it also creates a challenge as generations of families don’t always live in the same community; so how can we keep our youngest and oldest residents connected? One solution is ‘Intergenerational Care’. Developed in Japan [...]
It' important just do something and be active! Last year I signed up as an Move More Ambassador as I wanted to support other people to move more! In my youth I avoided sport at school like the plague. Though about 6 years ago I worked out that doing physical activity was good for me! [...]
After a great 2018 in the community garden with a bumper crop of homegrown tomatoes to a giant pumpkin. That saw the group create amazing pieces of metal artwork that took pride of place in the community garden and even got displayed in the Millennium Gallery. 2019 will be another fantastic year for the [...]
What changed for me around March 2018 after going to the doctors about my weight as my back and knees started to feel the strain, as well as the daily mental struggle to even look at myself in the mirror. Something had to give! I started Kellyanne’s classes and I’ve never looked back! The [...]
More people in our region are diagnosed with cancer than the England average and we know that catching cancers at an earlier stage greatly increases the chance of survival. The aim of Be Cancer SAFE is to make sure everyone is aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer, know what screening is available to [...]
More often than not when people are struggling with a low mood, or worse, they don’t speak to their GP right away, let alone mental health services. They might not know much about what ‘mental health’ is, but they definitely need help to feel better. Sheffield Flourish launched the NEW Sheffield Mental Health Guide this [...]
Active Men a new project aimed at tackling & promoting mens health. It's about raising the profile & encouraging men to start talking about health and the issues that affect them. Using physical activity and exercise to engage, build confidence and self esteem. A New Face [...]
It maybe cold out side, but making sure you are getting enough Vitamin D is one good way to stay healthy this winter. What does it do for you? The body produces Vitamin D when we are exposed to sunlight, a reaction occurs in our skin cells when UVB rays are absorbed producing Vitamin D. [...]
Hi my name is Rachel. My Journey started with me suffering from anxiety and depression since my teens and I had not been very successful in managing my symptoms. I would take diazepam to help with my panic attacks but occasionally overdosed which did not help my situation. One day I decided to take up [...]
