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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

Appreciation station gives support to wellbeing staff Jenna Pethurst has been nominated for a charity award for her work as a mental health wellbeing practitioner working in the Ashford and Canterbury Community Mental Health Team. Jenna is an outstanding member of the team who is always positive and enthusiastic, even when the team is dealing [...]