Tag: mental health

New Wellbeing Webinar from Zurich – “The Power of the Morning Routine!”

Zurich are hosting a wellbeing webinar hosted by a leading wellness coach, to discuss how having a morning routine can help your overall wellbeing.

Zurich are hosting a wellbeing webinar hosted by leading wellness coach, Kate Horwood, to discuss how having a morning routine can help your overall wellbeing. You’ll receive lots of tips, tools, exercises and advice around how best to manage your time and energy, and be more productive as a result. The webinar takes place on Wednesday 20th April from 10-11am and you can book your place here.

To add a little spring in our step, sparing a little time for ourselves to look after our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing is so important. In a modern world, where there are so many ways we can connect, it can sometimes be difficult to switch off, and how your morning starts can have an impact on how you feel for the rest of the day.

What you’ll learn…

  • Why a morning routine is so powerful  
  • How it sets you up for a positive and productive day  
  • The difference between being in a proactive versus reactive state  
  • Locus of control – what it is and why it’s so important  
  • Example morning routines of well-known, successful people  
  • Examples of what participants can do to start their own morning routine  
  • How to create a successful morning routine for yourself  
  • Participants leave with a plan for their new morning routine 
click here to book your place

Reminder – “The Role of the Local Authority” Safeguarding Knowledge Share 1pm Today

A reminder that the third of our lunchtime drop-in sessions on safeguarding will take place this afternoon (Wednesday 6th April) from 1-2pm. Find out how to join later today.

This is a quick reminder that the third of our Safeguarding Knowledge Share Events “The role of the Local Authority” will take place today (Wednesday 6th April) from 13:00-14:00. You can find out full details below, or click here to join the event later today. This event will be recorded and we will share the link afterwards for those who can’t make it on the day. If you missed the first session on “Safeguarding Language”, you can view the recording here and you can view a recording of the second session “Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes” here.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 6th April | The role of the Local Authority

Are you confident in contacting a local authority and be able to speak with the team you need to?

Accessing social care teams can be tricky. If you’ve tried before, you’ll probably have already experienced being put through from a contact centre to a duty worker and then on to a case worker.

In this session we’ll help you to understand who does what and who to speak with to help you get the advice and action you need.

Click below to join the event on the day

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 8th June | Understanding Mental Health

1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year in the UK.

It’s important that we understand what this means for those with mental ill health and what we can do to support them.

This session will provide some information to increase your knowledge, so that we are better equipped to understand and support our colleagues and beneficiaries who may be impacted. We will also discuss treatments and the support services available.

Click here to join the event on the day.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

Reminder – “The Role of the Local Authority” Safeguarding Knowledge Share Next Week

A reminder that the third of our lunchtime drop-in sessions on safeguarding will take place on Wednesday 6th April. Find out how to join on the day.

This is a quick reminder that the third of our Safeguarding Knowledge Share Events “The role of the Local Authority” will take place Wednesday 6th April) from 13:00-14:00. You can find out full details below, including the link you need to join the event on the day. This event will be recorded and we will share the link afterwards for those who can’t make it on the day. If you missed the first session on “Safeguarding Language”, you can view the recording here and you can view a recording of the second session “Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes” here.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 6th April | The role of the Local Authority

Are you confident in contacting a local authority and be able to speak with the team you need to?

Accessing social care teams can be tricky. If you’ve tried before, you’ll probably have already experienced being put through from a contact centre to a duty worker and then on to a case worker.

In this session we’ll help you to understand who does what and who to speak with to help you get the advice and action you need.

Click below to join the event on the day

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 8th June | Understanding Mental Health

1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year in the UK.

It’s important that we understand what this means for those with mental ill health and what we can do to support them.

This session will provide some information to increase your knowledge, so that we are better equipped to understand and support our colleagues and beneficiaries who may be impacted. We will also discuss treatments and the support services available.

Click here to join the event on the day.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

Reminder – “Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes” Safeguarding Knowledge Share at 1pm Today

The second of our lunchtime drop-in sessions on safeguarding takes place today at 1pm. Find out how to join us below.

This is a quick reminder that the second of our Safeguarding Knowledge Share Events “Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes” will take place today (Wednesday 2nd March) from 13:00-14:00. You can find out full details below, including the link you need to join the event later today. Please note: You don’t need to book your place, just use the link provided to join later today. This event will be recorded and we will share the link afterwards for those who can’t make it this lunchtime.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd March | Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes

The Domestic Abuse Act came into force in 2021 and – despite this legislation encompassing victims and survivors of all genders, ages and sexualities – older survivors often go unrecognised.

This session will help to dispel some of the common myths surrounding the characteristics of primary victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We will highlight some of the work we are doing at Age UK to raise the profile of older people experiencing domestic abuse and the challenges they face.

Click here to join the event on the day.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

One week to go until the next Safeguarding Knowledge Share – “Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes”

A reminder that the second of our lunchtime drop-in sessions on safeguarding will take place on Wednesday 2nd March. Find out how to join on the day.

There’s just one week to go until the second of Age UK’s four Safeguarding Knowledge Share drop-in sessions. The next session, titled “Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes”, will take place on Wednesday 2nd March from 13:00-14:00. You can find out full details below, including the link you need to join the event on the day. Please note: You don’t need to book your place at the events, just use the links provided below to join on the day. If you missed the first session on “Safeguarding Language”, you can view the recording here.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd March | Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes

The Domestic Abuse Act came into force in 2021 and – despite this legislation encompassing victims and survivors of all genders, ages and sexualities – older survivors often go unrecognised.

This session will help to dispel some of the common myths surrounding the characteristics of primary victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We will highlight some of the work we are doing at Age UK to raise the profile of older people experiencing domestic abuse and the challenges they face.

Click here to join the event on the day.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 6th April | The role of the Local Authority

Are you confident in contacting a local authority and be able to speak with the team you need to?

Accessing social care teams can be tricky. If you’ve tried before, you’ll probably have already experienced being put through from a contact centre to a duty worker and then on to a case worker.

In this session we’ll help you to understand who does what and who to speak with to help you get the advice and action you need.

Click below to join the event on the day

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 8th June | Understanding Mental Health

1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year in the UK.

It’s important that we understand what this means for those with mental ill health and what we can do to support them.

This session will provide some information to increase your knowledge, so that we are better equipped to understand and support our colleagues and beneficiaries who may be impacted. We will also discuss treatments and the support services available.

Click here to join the event on the day.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

Safeguarding Knowledge Share Live Events – two weeks to go until the next event!

A reminder that the second of our lunchtime drop-in sessions on safeguarding will take place on Wednesday 2nd March. Find out how to join on the day.

As mentioned last month, Age UK’s Safeguarding team are running 4 lunchtime drop-in sessions aimed to enhance knowledge and understanding of different topics associated with safeguarding. The second of these sessions “Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes” will take place on Wednesday 2nd March from 13:00-14:00. You can find out full details below, including the link you need to join the event on the day. Please note: You don’t need to book your place at the events, just use the links provided below to join on the day. If you missed the first session on “Safeguarding Language”, you can view the recording here.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd March | Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes

The Domestic Abuse Act came into force in 2021 and – despite this legislation encompassing victims and survivors of all genders, ages and sexualities – older survivors often go unrecognised.

This session will help to dispel some of the common myths surrounding the characteristics of primary victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We will highlight some of the work we are doing at Age UK to raise the profile of older people experiencing domestic abuse and the challenges they face.

Click here to join the event on the day.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 6th April | The role of the Local Authority

Are you confident in contacting a local authority and be able to speak with the team you need to?

Accessing social care teams can be tricky. If you’ve tried before, you’ll probably have already experienced being put through from a contact centre to a duty worker and then on to a case worker.

In this session we’ll help you to understand who does what and who to speak with to help you get the advice and action you need.

Click below to join the event on the day

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 8th June | Understanding Mental Health

1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year in the UK.

It’s important that we understand what this means for those with mental ill health and what we can do to support them.

This session will provide some information to increase your knowledge, so that we are better equipped to understand and support our colleagues and beneficiaries who may be impacted. We will also discuss treatments and the support services available.

Click here to join the event on the day.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

Reminder – “Safeguarding Language” Knowledge Share Live Event at 1pm Today

The first of our lunchtime drop-in sessions on safeguarding takes place today at 1pm! Find out how to join us below.

Age UK’s Safeguarding team are running 4 lunchtime drop-in sessions aimed to enhance knowledge and understanding of different topics associated with safeguarding. This is a quick reminder that the first of these sessions “Safeguarding Language” will take place today (Wednesday 2nd February) from 13:00-14:00. You can find out full details below, including the link you need to join the event later today. Please note: You don’t need to book your place, just use the link provided below to join later today. This event will be recorded and we will share the link afterwards for those who can’t make it this lunchtime.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd February | Safeguarding language

Do you know what an IMCA is? Who works in a MASH? What a section 42 enquiry is?

Working across different organisations can be tricky at the best of times, but when we all use different language and acronyms, it becomes harder still.

This session aims to help you learn more about the different terms used by partners working in social care and safeguarding.

Click here to join the event at 13:00!

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

Safeguarding Knowledge Share Live Events – One week to go until the first event!

Just a week to go until the first of our lunchtime drop-in sessions on safeguarding. Find out how to join on the day.

As mentioned last week, Age UK’s Safeguarding team are running 4 lunchtime drop-in sessions aimed to enhance knowledge and understanding of different topics associated with safeguarding. The first of these sessions “Safeguarding Language” will take place on Wednesday 2nd February from 13:00-14:00. You can find out full details below, including the link you need to join the event on the day. Please note: You don’t need to book your place at the events, just use the links provided below to join on the day.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd February | Safeguarding language

Do you know what an IMCA is? Who works in a MASH? What a section 42 enquiry is?

Working across different organisations can be tricky at the best of times, but when we all use different language and acronyms, it becomes harder still.

This session aims to help you learn more about the different terms used by partners working in social care and safeguarding.

Click here to join the event on the day.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd March | Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes

The Domestic Abuse Act came into force in 2021 and – despite this legislation encompassing victims and survivors of all genders, ages and sexualities – older survivors often go unrecognised.

This session will help to dispel some of the common myths surrounding the characteristics of primary victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We will highlight some of the work we are doing at Age UK to raise the profile of older people experiencing domestic abuse and the challenges they face.

Click here to join the event on the day.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 6th April | The role of the Local Authority

Are you confident in contacting a local authority and be able to speak with the team you need to?

Accessing social care teams can be tricky. If you’ve tried before, you’ll probably have already experienced being put through from a contact centre to a duty worker and then on to a case worker.

In this session we’ll help you to understand who does what and who to speak with to help you get the advice and action you need.

Click below to join the event on the day

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 8th June | Understanding Mental Health

1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year in the UK.

It’s important that we understand what this means for those with mental ill health and what we can do to support them.

This session will provide some information to increase your knowledge, so that we are better equipped to understand and support our colleagues and beneficiaries who may be impacted. We will also discuss treatments and the support services available.

Click here to join the event on the day.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

Safeguarding Knowledge Share – Upcoming Live Events

Age UK’s Safeguarding team are running 4 lunchtime drop-in sessions covering a variety of different topics associated with safeguarding.

Age UK’s Safeguarding team are running 4 lunchtime drop-in sessions aimed to enhance knowledge and understanding of different topics associated with safeguarding. These sessions are open to all Age UK Network staff and will be delivered live on Microsoft Teams. Each session will also be recorded so that you can view them later. Find out full details of each of the live events below. Please note: You don’t need to book your place at the events, just use the links provided below to join on the day. We will send reminders via Signpost ahead of these sessions too.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd February | Safeguarding language

Do you know what an IMCA is? Who works in a MASH? What a section 42 enquiry is?

Working across different organisations can be tricky at the best of times, but when we all use different language and acronyms, it becomes harder still.

This session aims to help you learn more about the different terms used by partners working in social care and safeguarding.

Click here to join the event on the day.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 2nd March | Domestic Abuse Myths and Stereotypes

The Domestic Abuse Act came into force in 2021 and – despite this legislation encompassing victims and survivors of all genders, ages and sexualities – older survivors often go unrecognised.

This session will help to dispel some of the common myths surrounding the characteristics of primary victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We will highlight some of the work we are doing at Age UK to raise the profile of older people experiencing domestic abuse and the challenges they face.

Click here to join the event on the day.

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 6th April | The role of the Local Authority

Are you confident in contacting a local authority and be able to speak with the team you need to?

Accessing social care teams can be tricky. If you’ve tried before, you’ll probably have already experienced being put through from a contact centre to a duty worker and then on to a case worker.

In this session we’ll help you to understand who does what and who to speak with to help you get the advice and action you need.

Click below to join the event on the day

13:00-14:00 | Wednesday 8th June | Understanding Mental Health

1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year in the UK.

It’s important that we understand what this means for those with mental ill health and what we can do to support them.

This session will provide some information to increase your knowledge, so that we are better equipped to understand and support our colleagues and beneficiaries who may be impacted. We will also discuss treatments and the support services available.

Click here to join the event on the day.

If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact: Carrie.bower@ageuk.org.uk.

“Start with… parkrun” – New physical activity initiative

Find out all about the new “Start with… parkrun” initiative, including access to some resources to help spread the word.

‘Start with… parkrun’ is a new initiative aimed at anyone thinking about taking their first steps into physical activity, returning from a break, wanting to inspire a friend, or just simply get out in the great outdoors. Find out more about it below, including some resources to spread the word amongst those you work with.

‘Start with… parkrun’ celebrates all the gentler routes into weekend community events – encouraging people to come along as walkers, volunteers, spectators, or simply to just spend time with friends and be social in the fresh air. It’s a chance to try something new, in a safe and inclusive environment. Find out more details about ‘Start with… parkrun’ here.

parkruns are free, weekly, community events for people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and walks of life. Saturday events are 5k, and there is a 2k event series on a Sunday morning for children aged 4-14 years and their families. More than 150,000 people take part all around the world, every weekend, as walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers. There are parkruns at more than 2,200 locations, in 23 different countries.

Help to spread the word!

If you have time, parkrun would love it if you could help spread the word. For free, inclusive physical activity opportunities to offer your audience, parkrun is a great place to signpost them to. You can find the gif, and other Start with… parkrun assets in this library along with some additional information here. parkrun also have a bank of fun and welcoming, hi-res imagery here which you can use in any of your communications, using the hashtag #loveparkrun.

There is also some suggested social media wording that you can pair with the photos above if you wish:

Looking for a way to build healthy habits into the new year and beyond? Start with… parkrun!

parkruns are free, friendly community events held every weekend, and you can take part however you like!

For more info visit parkrun.com

#loveparkrun