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 [...]
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 [...]
Illustrations picked to celebrate awards night A design competition to create the trophy for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards has picked two illustrations as its winners for 2024. A three dimensional design created by Niamh Bates, 17, of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Faversham has been selected as the overall winner to present to the [...]
Special pooches giving children independence A charity that trains hounds to care for diabetic children has been nominated for an honour through the annual Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. The Kent-based assistance dog charity supports children living with Type 1 diabetes who have little or no awareness of their blood sugar levels. It is the only [...]
Music project brings relief to mental health sufferers Eddie Armer has been nominated for a Community Wellbeing award for his work delivering the Skiffle Express Community Project. Eddie gives people with mental health issues support, using music to help improve their wellbeing by encouraging them to take up instruments and develop their musical ability. [...]
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