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Spokz People wellbeing community and programme

https://disabilityhorizons.com/spokz-people-wellbeing-community-and-programme-for-disabled-people/ “The Spokz People Wellbeing Community and Programme is a mental health platform for disabled people and those with health conditions and their families, now partnered with Disability Horizons Spokz People CIC (community interest company) is a not-for-profit organisation and social enterprise that provides mental health and wellbeing support to disabled people and their families. Over the […]

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Mental Health North Dorset HAPS at The Library!

Local News / Amanda

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The Role of the Arts During the Pandemic

Coronavirus, National News / Amanda

(from https://www.covidminds.org/ newsletter) This report, published by University College London (UCL) and funded by the Arts Council, summarises the complex role of the arts during the Covid-19 pandemic. During repeated lockdowns and venue closures, individuals and families relied on home-based arts activities and digital arts and cultural resources to help them manage the pandemic and

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Gong Bathing in Westbury

Local News / Amanda

At my Action for Happiness group yesterday someone was saying how wonderful this is. A bit of a hike but thought I’d put it here in case it is accessible for you. https://www.sound-gong-bath.co.uk/node/456 “Do you find it hard to sleep or are you finding it hard to feel relaxed? Let the sound of the gongs

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SOCIALLY CONNECTING SHAFTESBURY

Local News / Amanda

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Hobbies Season at Shaftesbury Library

Local News / Amanda

“The Season of Fun continues at Shaftesbury Library with Hobbies Season! It’s that time of year when the nights are long, and the days are dreary…but not at Shaftesbury Library! Shaftesbury Library is delighted to launch it’s new programme of Hobbies Season events from January 15th to February 19th 2022. From Dorset Button Making to Origami, Willow

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Recovery Education Centre

Local News / Amanda

Don’t miss out on this great service! You can access the REC webpage by visitinghttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services-hospitals/RECHere you can find out more about services and access podcasts,worksheets, videos and the online registration form. Webinars on Anxiety, Exploring Emotions, Self-compassion, Recovery, Depression, Early Warning Signs in January Strengths, Self-management, Managing moods, Unusual Experiences, Sleep, Self-Compassion, Values, Depression, Bipolar,

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Health Walks – Dorset Council page

Local News / Amanda

A new page on the Dorset Council Website lists the Health Walks in North and Mid Dorset in an easy to understand format and including all contact details. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/north-and-mid-dorset-health-walks

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Activities and Classes for Fitness and Wellbeing

Local News / Amanda

There are so many new classes for yoga, dance etc setting up and I really want to get a list of these sorted out. If you know of any that you would like to be included please let me know by email. These are just a few I have come across on Facebook and local

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Can Wellbeing Skills be Learned?

National News / Amanda

Have you looked at the Action for Happiness Website to see all the things they do – more than just a calendar every month! There are regular talks and webinars online as well as local groups and more. This is on next week and looks worth checking out. Wellbeing Skills – with Prof. Richard DavidsonWeds

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