Health and Wellbeing

This course is aimed at learners who would like to go beyond the basics with their creative writing skills, building on their knowledge from the previous course. Learning in more depth about key techniques that will develop writing style whether it be for personal wellbeing, enjoyment or for publication. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing....

This course is aimed at learners who would like to further their creative writing skills beyond the introduction. Learning more about key techniques that will develop their writing style whether it be for personal wellbeing, enjoyment or for publication. Sharing work and discussing what makes good writing and how to develop it is a key element of this course. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and we...

Never before have we had had so many methods of connecting with others as we have now. Yet despite this, many of us often feel isolated and lonely. This course is the first step in improving true connections in your life and the lives of others. Connect is one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, which are evidence-based actions that are the most effective for improving/maintaining our mental health and wellbeing. It will help you identify the kinds of connections that affirm you rather than drain yo...

It’s easy to focus on what’s wrong with us, but how often do we focus on what’s right with us? This course enables you recognise and improve your levels of confidence and self-esteem by recognising your skills, strengths and achievements in order to build you up and improve your overall wellbeing. By working on your confidence, you will affect not only your own life, but the lives of those around you, enabling you to move forward towards your goals. The course is two and a half hours per ...

This short course will introduce learners to simple drawing techniques and activities that will aid relaxation and being present (in the moment.) Learners will explore line, pattern, and tone to create visually pleasing designs whilst benefitting from the relaxing creative process. Learners will also reflect on the positive benefits engaging in creative activities can have on your mental health and wellbeing. ...

This course is designed with beginners in mind and has been designed to provide learners with a broad experience of print making techniques and processes. Learners will engage in a range of guided explorations, using the work of artists as inspiration. Reflecting on and evaluating outcomes of prints produced, learners will develop their subject terminology and analytical skills. ...

This course is an introduction to meditation. Meditation has long been regarded as a beneficial technique to help calm the mind and body to improve wellbeing. The practice requires no special equipment and can be done anywhere making it an inclusive skill for all to learn. It is suitable for all ages and abilities; including beginners, intermediate and advanced. The course is 2 hours per session and is delivered over two individual sessions or weeks. What will I learn? You will learn what m...

There’s nothing like cooking up a delicious meal with food that you’ve grown at home with your own hands. Whether you have a garden, yard, or even just a windowsill, you can grow herbs which can level up your cooking, boost your wellbeing and even provide food and a habitat for our precious wildlife. The course runs for 2 ½ hours...

Do you find that your mood sometimes dips and you can be left feeling low or fed up? Especially over the past year? This short course aims to give you techniques that you can implement and practice further at home, which will help improve your mood and lift your spirits. We will discuss what causes low mood as well as trial some practical techniques to help combat this. The course is 2 hours per session and is delivered over 1 week...

This session introduces a group exercise programme that is suitable for all levels of fitness with exercises that may be adapted to cater for individual needs. It will be chair based and the exercises are aimed at developing posture, balance, strength and mobility. This session will also help develop the confidence of the learners when performing daily activities and recreational tasks. Alongside the practical elements, we will introduce the Department of Health (2011) Start Active, Stay Active ...

This course is designed for those who wish to gain an introduction to yoga, some key practices and moves. All postures have been adapted to incorporate the use of a chair, making the course suitable for people with limited mobility or physical disabilities / difficulties. The course contains both practical and theory elements with learners also being encouraged to reflect on the benefits from engaging in a range of yoga practices....

Gardening and growing your own plants, vegetables and flowers can bring a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. However, for some, starting out can seem quite daunting, so this 3-week course is a perfect introduction to gardening and growing. You don’t need to have experience, or access to a garden because our expert teachers will adapt the content so you can experience the benefits, even if you only have a small yard or windowsill. The course is delivered 2.5 hours per session over 3 w...

This course has been designed to show simple exercises that can be done at home to develop learner’s knowledge and understanding of the components of fitness, alongside the benefits to overall health and wellbeing. It is suitable for those who are new to exercise and wish to gain an insight into how physical activity can impact their lives positively. Participating in the course will also increase connection with others and enhance learner’s IT and digital skills. ...

This short course has been designed to cover topics on men’s health relating to; mental health, physical health and the key male cancers. The subjects are intended to raise awareness and generate valuable discussion to encourage personal reflection and action planning with a view to improving the overall health and wellbeing of men....

We all need times in our lives when we can ‘press the pause button.’ The fast pace of society and the many demands on us can make us feel stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted. This course will teach learners how to slow down and take time out, using different breathing techniques and relaxation methods to become calm and restful, resulting in reduced stress, increased energy and improvements to overall wellbeing. The course is 5 hours in duration and is delivered over two individual session...

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions. This course is for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary. Course Overview: Make your mark - take a look at different ways of exploring drawing and mark making. Work with a range of tools to have fun with drawing and try out different approaches and mater...

Take part in our free online event for World Menopause Day. Learn more about the menopause and discover some helpful tips and tricks to make the journey smoother. ...

This programme provides learners with an awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care....

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions. This course is for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary. Course Overview: Explore the benefits of drawing and Mindful doodling. Explore line, pattern and tone to create pleasing designs and enjoy the process. This taster sessions aims to introduce you s...

What we think and how we see the world has a huge impact on our wellbeing and life direction. Negativity is all around us and it’s difficult sometimes to focus on the positive- in fact, our brains are geared to spot the negatives! But you can learn to think differently and learn to ‘rewire your brain! The intention of this course is to enable you to spot, challenge and change the negative thoughts and attitudes that hold you back. As a result, you will become more resilient, hopeful, energis...

Do you find that your mood sometimes dips and you can be left feeling low or fed up? Especially over the past year? This short session aims to give you some snapshot techniques that you can implement and practice further at home, which will help improve your mood and lift your spirits. We will discuss what causes low mood as well as trial some practical techniques to help combat this. The course is a one-off session delivered over 1.5....

It is estimated that approximately 16 million adults have issues with sleep in the UK, therefore, this is an issue that affects so many of us. This short course aims to give an overview of common sleep problems, as well as providing techniques to try and aid a better night’s sleep....

It is estimated that approximately 16 million adults have issues with sleep in the UK. Therefore, this is an issue that affects so many of us. This two week course aims to look at information about sleep and why it’s important for our wellbeing, as well as tips and tricks to try and help aid a better night’s sleep for us all The course is 2 hours per week/session and is delivered over 1 or 2 weeks ...

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This course focuses on the ‘Take Notice’ aspect of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, which are evidence-based actions that are the most effective for improving/maintaining our mental health. Teaching learners how to pay attention and notice the world around them using mindfulness techniques to experience being still, aware, and silent increasing their own wellbeing and that of those around them. The course is two and a half hours per session and is delivered over two individual sessions orweeks....

This course takes a mindful approach to yoga, focusing on how it makes you feel. We don’t place emphasis on attaining certain poses or yoga positions it is about the “felt experience”. You will learn gentle and restorative yoga and breathing practices that will enable you to slow down creating a sense of calm and wellbeing physically, mentally and emotionally. This course is suitable for all ages and abilities; including beginners, intermediate and advanced. If you can breathe you can do Y...