A scheme which equips the general public and people working in the customer service professions with the skills to support their neighbours and colleagues experiencing low level mental health issues has secured a prestigious Health & Social Care Award.
The Wellbeing Project CIC, NHS Halton and St Helens and its partners in Halton and St Helens Councils were presented with the award last week for its innovative ‘Ignite Your Life!’ Community Resilience Programme.
The programme invites the general public to take part in a series of events that teach people the simple tools and techniques to stay resilient during difficult times.
It educates people about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems like depression and anxiety and how and when to seek help.
The scheme also teaches people about the simple things anybody can do to improve their mental wellbeing, with a focus on the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ informed by the Foresight’s Report on Mental Capital and Wellbeing.
The team fought off competition from 1300 applicants to win the prestigious award.
The Health and Social Care Awards has an established nine year history and provides an unparalleled opportunity to highlight and celebrate innovation and excellence in the provision of frontline health and social care.
The online awards ceremony took place on Thursday 14th October when the 3 shortlisted applicants in the Mental Health & Wellbeing category were showcased and the ‘Ignite Your Life!’ Community Resilience Programme was announced as the winner.
Co-Directors Dr Laura Pogue and Paula Gamester said: ‘Winning this award is a major breakthrough and will help to raise the organisations profile regionally and nationally.’
‘It has also been a tremendous boost to our staff, our volunteers, clients and partner agencies who believe passionately in our approaches to driving meaningful improvements in mental health and wellbeing.’
Mark Swift, Programme Manager for the Wellbeing Project said ‘The Ignite Your Life' Community Resilience Programme teaches every day people the practical skills to stay strong during difficult times.’
‘The programme places emphasis on the innate skills and talents of individuals, and the assets within our communities and the ways in which we can mobilise these to improve the quality of people's lives.’
Dave Sweeney, Operational Director for Partnership Commissioning for NHS Halton and St Helens said:
“We’re delighted that this programme has won a Health & Social Care Award. It’s a great example of effective partnership working”.
“NHS Halton and St Helens is continuing to work with partner agencies to find innovative ways to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our communities, and ultimately create a big society”
For more information about the scheme please contact Mark Swift, Programme Manager, Wellbeing Project
T: 01744 26444
E: m.swift@wellbeingproject.co.uk
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