Ensuring Ukrainian refugees are made welcome Sittingbourne and Sheppey helping Ukraine does the vital work of supporting Ukrainian refugees settle into the local area by providing a hub and safe spaces for them to talk, decompress and feel part of their new community. For this work, Sittingbourne and Sheppey helping Ukraine has been nominated for [...]
Award trophies roll off production line Two designers have seen their creations turned into trophies for the 2024 Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. The Kent-wide competition invited students to create a trophy to present to the 50 winning initiatives and organisations judged to deliver best practiuce in the fields of wellbeing or mental health. Such [...]
Dedication to veterans recognised through award nomination The Ramsgate Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club is dedicated to supporting veterans in the Thanet community. Led by Kevin Hobbs, the club meets on the last Saturday of each month and has recently added a mid-month weekday meeting due to popular demand. Kevin's hard work to [...]
Creating a safe space to foster inclusion Welling Salvation Army Team go above and beyond to welcome every single person into their community, fostering an environment of inclusion, acceptance and love. They offer vital support to those who suffer from loneliness or are struggling to make ends meet, providing safe spaces for social events [...]
Finding ways to help community thrive ThriveTogether addresses the unique health challenges of the BAME community, including historical trauma, cultural stigma and other socio-economic factors. It achieves this through innovative programs, community engagement and targeted interventions designed to uplift and empower individuals in the community to prioritise their health and wellbeing. For such outstanding work, [...]
Wellbeing champion earns award nomination Passionate about her colleague’s wellbeing and described as an asset to the Balmoral Surgery in Deal, Nikki Recas combines working as a receptionist and a Nurse Clerk with her role as the practice’s wellbeing lead. Francesca Day from the awards team contacted Practice Manager Rebecca Seaman to find out [...]
Helping mums cope with the stress of child birth Supporting parents during arguably the most emotional and stressful time in their life has earned My Birth Support CIC multiple nominations for this year's Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. The organisation has received three separate nominations for providing outstanding birth and parenting support to families in Canterbury. [...]
Firm puts Wellbeing Warriors at heart of operation From the creation of a wellbeing garden to regular health talks and virtual engagement activities aimed at remote workers Bedfont Scientific have put together an impressive range of initiatives to support the wellbeing of the organisation’s staff. Key to the strategy is its Wellbeing Warriors. Francesca Day [...]
Recognizing the dedication of veterans Ex-military who support the community will be recognised at the first Veteran Recognition Awards. The awards will be staged at the start of a veterans information fair with stands from organisations who provide support to the ex-military community, reservists and adult family members. Alongside this will be a refreshment stand [...]
Easing isolation after birth Mummy Link Up has been nominated for a community award. Mummy Link Up is a community and wellbeing initiative, formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, to ease the isolation that new mothers often feel after giving birth. Mummy Link Up is run by Wunmi Babalola, who engages with the community in [...]
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