The How Are You Cambridgeshire & Peterborough blog gathers together information, suggestions and inspiration from the H.A.Y. team and guest contributors about local activities and support that boost health and wellbeing. There are blog posts about a wide range of topics, so take a break and have a read!
Monday, 13 May to Sunday, 19 May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Week. To celebrate this annual event, we’ve invited our colleague Leah (photo to left) to talk about their job as a Peer Support Trainer at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust’s RCE Wellbeing Hub, as well as what men
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In this guest blog post by Moniek Hopman we discover how Gentle Movements can cultivate a deeper connection with the body - finding comfort, joy and ease through this intuitive approach to exercise.
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There’s research that shows that volunteering is a great way to boost your wellbeing. It gives people a sense of purpose, it is often sociable (it’s an excellent way to meet people) and can sometimes involve some sort of physical activity.
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Listening has been integral to the development of Care Together – Cambridgeshire County Council’s approach to empower older people to stay healthy, happy and independent at home for as long as possible.
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Carrie Goucher, founder of Run For Your Life running groups, talks about her 'Run For Joy' approach to making running enjoyable and achievable, whatever your age, fitness level or ability.
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Sharing a few of the things the How Are You team did to keep the winter blues away by getting out and about, being active, volunteering, learning, getting creative and staying connected.
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What is available if you would like a cuppa and some company in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough including community cafes, community hubs and wellbeing cafes.
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A fall can be a traumatic experience mentally and physically and have long term health implications - particularly if you are an older person. To reduce your risk of falls, here are some tips and services to keep you on your feet.
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One great tool in figuring out where you are now and what lifestyle changes you may want to make in 2024 are free NHS Health Checks or a Health MOT from Healthy You.
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Lifestyle medicine covers six pillars we can work on to improve our health and wellbeing - one of which is movement & exercise. In this guest blog by Dr Claire Gillvray there are some tips and tricks that will help you build movement into your daily life.
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A hobby is something that we do regularly for fun, usually in our leisure time. For some people, a hobby can be a mental health lifeline.
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Starting 2024 right with RED January and Healthy You Festival in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
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Winter can be an expensive time of year for many households and money worries cause anxiety and stress. Find out about local support that helps to stretch your budget further or ensures you are getting everything you are entitled to.
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Here are some top tips to make party season more enjoyable and less stressful.
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Getting outside, even when it’s cold or the weather isn’t great, is an important part of looking after your physical and mental wellbeing.
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