Welcome to the September Living Well newsletter.
Find out about free accredited training, including a 15 min course that could one day save a life! Read about a local couple who have transformed their lives with BEEP. Find out how to look after your heart health this World Heart Day. Try canoeing in Saltaire and take part in a survey about potential new tram routes between Bradford and Leeds.
Our focus this month is on: Mental Wellbeing.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and to raise awareness about mental wellbeing we are focusing on the services available in our area.
Whoever you are, whatever you may be going through, please know there is help available.
Learn CPR in 15 minutes for free!
 Some of us may witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime, be ready for that day with RevivR, a fast, free, easy-to-use online training course.
All you need is a mobile phone or tablet and a cushion to practice on. In just 15 minutes, you can learn how to save a life and also receive your very own CPR certificate.
BEEP helps a local couple transform their lives
 Local couple Jacqueline and Philip Tedder from Cross Hills have seen amazing results since joining the BEEP programme.
“If like us, you think that you’re too old to start something new, or you’ll be the most unfit person there, or that people will laugh at you, it’s really not the case. Whatever is stopping you, we would both say just take a deep breath and give it ago. The BEEP programme has given us our energy and our lives back, truly we have been inspired by the BEEP team and seeing the others there”.
Bradford Encouraging Exercise in People (BEEP) is a free physical activity referral service that encourages people who are inactive, to become more active, with a free 52 week support programme.
It’s also a great way for people living with long term health conditions to increase their physical activity levels and improve their health.
Let's Paddle Saltaire - 14 September
 If you ever fancied having a go at canoeing, why not come along and try a free Let's Paddle session?
Experienced paddle leaders guide the sessions as an introduction to paddling in a safe and enjoyable way.
Sessions are for adults and children seven years and over. (Children must be accompanied). Places must be booked and all equipment will be provided.
World Heart Day - 29 September
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels like heart attack, stroke and heart failure kill millions of people every year.
We want to bring this number down and it's definitely possible because 80% of premature deaths from CVD are preventable.
Making small changes to your lifestyle with what you eat and drink, how much you exercise, and how you manage stress can really help to look after your heart health.
Find out about healthy food swaps with Swap Well to Eat Well and become more active with the 20 Minute Movement.
Read NHS info about how to prevent heart disease and if you have experienced heart problems think about kick starting some health improvements.
If you already have a heart condition you may benefit from joining the Living Well BEEP Programme (See story above).
Stop smoking for Stoptober!
 Stoptober is back to let smokers know that if they quit for the 28 days of Stoptober, they’re five times more likely to quit for good!
Over 5 million adults in England still smoke causing 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health.
When you stop smoking good things start to happen – quitting will allow you to start moving better, breathe more easily and give you more money to spend.
The Living Well Stop Smoking Service is available for smokers in Bradford district offering free, personal support and professional guidance. Expert advisors will work with you to find the best methods to manage your cravings and help you to quit for good. Options include prescribed NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) which may incur prescription charges if you usually pay for them and 12 week vaping kits which are completely free.
Start your quit journey today, call 01274 437700 or click the button below to find out more.
FREE online training courses from the Living Well Academy
 The Living Well Academy has new dates for two of their free online training courses.
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training course for people who would like to become a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace.
8, 10, 15 & 17 October 10-2pm.
Online: 4 x 4 hour sessions.
You must attend all four sessions to qualify as a Mental Health First Aider and you will receive a certificate.
To book a free place email code: MHFA020 with your full name, telephone & email address to: Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk
Or click the button below to find out more and book online.
Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
For people who want to develop Public Health knowledge to support others and help them to make positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
3 October 10-2pm.
Online: 1 x 2 hour session
To book a free place email code: MECC007 with your full name, telephone & email address to: Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk
Or click the button below to find out more and book online.
Mass transit survey for West Yorkshire
 A survey is open for people to give their views, suggestions and feedback on a proposed new network of tram routes in West Yorkshire. The first phase is planned to include a route between Bradford and Leeds.
For those of us trying to make everyday journeys more active, switching some journeys to walking or cycling can help us reach the recommended 150 mins of physical activity that adults should do each week.
Public Transport can also help us achieve this. You could get off the bus and walk part of your journey or walk to the train station if you live near enough. However, some areas of the district don’t have a train route, so another option being explored is a new network of tram routes, to fill the gaps and support a cleaner public transport system.
The survey is open until 30 September
Focus on: Mental Wellbeing
Mind in Bradford: Beneath the Surface Campaign
 In the UK and Ireland men are three to four times more likely to die by suicide than women.
This new campaign encourages men to talk about what is going on beneath the surface. Things aren’t always as they seem and talking can be the first step towards feeling better. They want men to reach out to key services and find the support they need to get back on track.
Mind in Bradford are a mental health charity that support people of any age with their mental health and wellbeing in Bradford district and Craven.
Kooth and Qwell support the mental health of children, young people and adults
 Kooth: For anyone aged 10+
Whatever you’re feeling, you can sign up anonymously online at Kooth for free and get safe and accredited mental health support. With no waiting lists and no thresholds, Kooth can be used alongside other support.
Qwell: For adults
Qwell offers free, safe and anonymous support. No fees, no waiting list, and no judgement and it can be used alongside other support.
Professional support with an accredited team to support you through all things big and small. No referral needed, just join the chat queue when you are ready to chat. Or try the personal development tools to create journals, track your mood and set goals.
Healthy Minds: Your first step to mental health support
 Healthy Minds is your first step to mental health support in Bradford district and Craven.
Use the ‘Support finder’ on the website to help you find the right services, for support across the district and practical mental health tips and advice.
Get access to over 250 support services and activities, ranging from helplines and one-to-one counselling to peer support and walking groups.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
 This UK charity is dedicated to the prevention of suicide, promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. They believe that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.
Professional advice and information for young people and those who are worried about them, when suicide becomes part of their lived experience.
It’s okay not to feel okay
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Counselling Carers are offering ‘pay what you feel’ online sessions. |
Sessions are available for carers or parents in our district with specialist counsellors and psychotherapists who can help you process your feelings as a carer or parent, to empower you and build your resilience.
Click the button below or email info@counsellingcarers.org or call 020 3960 5173 and quote discount code BD4.
Samaritans
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Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you |
Samaritans are available day or night, for anyone struggling to cope, who need someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, but they’re also taking action to prevent the crisis.
Whatever you're going through, call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
Could you become a suicide champion?
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Suicide is more common in West Yorkshire than in the whole of England for men and women. |
West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention are urging people (aged 18+) to sign up to become Suicide Prevention Champions.
A Suicide Prevention Champion is someone who learns about suicide prevention, so they can help friends, relatives, colleagues or even strangers in the community. Knowing the signs and being able to have a conversation about suicide is a skill we can all develop.
By learning more about suicide, helping to challenge stigma and encouraging action, we can bring the suicide rate down.
Meet the Living Well Team
 After a fabulously busy Summer in local Parks, community centres and health settings our Living Well team engaged with a record number of over 5,000 local people!
Some of our highlights:
Farcliffe Family Fun Day. Emergency services wowed children with their vehicles, letting them try on uniforms and enjoy lots of games and other activities.
Whetley Medical Centre Health Event. Local people got free health checks and learned about local health services.
National Play Day. Families enjoyed storytelling and book gifting on the big yellow bus, water slides, gladiator style assault courses, inflatables, theatre performances and more.
TFD Centre Family Fun Day. Families enjoyed face painting, mehndi, arts & crafts, bouncy castle, multi-sports, dancing, prizes, balloon modelling, music and more!
Great Horton Health Awareness Event. Local families enjoyed healthy smoothie making, music, dancing, mehndi and lots more. The event was a great partnership working with local organisations.
Laisterdyke Hub Health Check Event. More than 50 people got free health checks and info from local organisations.
Healthy Streets in BD3. An event organised by the Bradford East neighbourhood team helped local families enjoy activities, games and receive health information.
As we now prepare for the Autumn months, we look forward to working with our partners to deliver yoga sessions with Rethinking Pain in Bradford South, Faith work, walking and allotment sessions in Bradford East, Making Connections Networking in Bradford West, green space development in Shipley and working on the waterways in Keighley with the Canal and River Trust.
We are here for our communities, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you want to know more about what the Living Well Community Health Development Team do!
Living Well Community Health Development Grants
Could your group benefit from a community health development grant?
Lots of local community health projects are funded by Bradford Council’s Public Health team. These include a Living Well Health Café, community allotments, healthy eating workshops and walking groups to name a few.
Living Well Community Health Development Grants are for small grassroots organisations who are passionate about improving health in their community, reducing inequalities and promoting health and wellbeing to groups across Bradford district.
For further information about these grants, please click the button below to send an email.
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