One-third of primary school kids in Britain are overweight or obese. There are all sorts of different things that should or could be done, but here’s a really simple one that’ll have a massive impact – convincing children to eat more veg. But there’s a problem…many British kids don’t really like veg. In fact, 80% […]
National Grief Awareness Week
National Grief Awareness Week is taking place from 2nd until 8th December 2021. What is National Grief Awareness Week? National Grief Awareness Week is an initiative which aims to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss on a national scale. When families are hit with the loss of a loved one, they often […]
Health and Wellbeing Framework Launch Event
On Thursday 30th September 2021, we were able to have a small launch event following COVID measures for a face-to-face session to introduce the framework and celebrate the Durham Resilience Programme (DRP). The aim of the event was to officially launch the framework and celebrate those settings that started their DRP journey during the 2019/20 […]
National Stress Awareness Day
Recent research showed that almost a third of 8-15 year olds said they were feeling more stressed now than they did before the pandemic. National Stress Awareness Day (3 November 2021) aims to help people recognise, manage and reduce stress. Using the suite from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) through Better Health […]
How can we measure wellbeing?
Wellbeing is a useful measurement to help us assess the bigger picture and narrow our focus on what we can and cannot control. It is responsive to real time changes in how an individual or a community are feeling, thinking and faring – whether that is thriving or struggling with their day to day activities. […]
Emerging Minds: Co-Ray Project
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused extensive disruption and challenges within the lives of young people. However, while there is good evidence to draw upon for advice and support, it is not always easily accessible for those who need it. As part of the Co-Ray Project (https://emergingminds.org.uk/), a short animation has been developed by the University […]
Restart a Heart Day
Restart a Heart Day raises awareness about cardiac arrest and helps people to learn CPR, giving them life saving skills and the confidence to use them. The day took place on the 16th October 2021. Why is it important? Cardiac arrests have not stopped during the coronavirus pandemic. If you have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest […]
Studio You
Funded by Sport England, Studio You is a free online video platform, designed to engage less active teenage girls with their PE lessons. Powered by the award winning This Girl Can campaign, Studio You is packed full of content designed to get students of all activity levels excited by their physical education. Created and piloted […]
World Mental Health Day 2021
The theme for World Mental Health Day this year is ‘Mental Heath in an unequal world’ and here are some ways in which you can get involved. Stamp It Out County Durham have launched a new website at https://www.stampitoutcountydurham.co.uk/ where you can: Take part in our Art campaign. Download FREE resources Find out about activities […]
What’s On Your Mind? with Dr Alex
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George, presents this series of five films on First News Education TV developed with the Department for Education and Sky Kids. In the series, dedicated to mental health and wellbeing, Dr Alex teams up with FYI presenters, experts and celebrities to investigate simple ways to deal with the […]