A day of talks and workshops about Nature, Health and Wellbeing work delivered by professionals across Lancashire and the North West.
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The conference will showcase projects using the NatureWell approach to Nature and Heath in different settings including men’s groups, families and young people. We will share evidence-based models of practice rooted in eco-psychology and nature connectedness working in partnership across communities and within NHS Trusts.
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Our theme will include reciprocity (between people and nature), recovery (personal and community), and regeneration (ecological and systemic) using an ‘Eco-Bio-Psycho-Social’ Model.

Who is the day for?

• People who work or volunteer in health or environmental organisations.
• Funders and policy makers who want to hear firsthand about the impact of effective health support in natural settings.
• People who want to develop a career in, or gain additional skills in nature and health work.

Speakers and workshops include;

• Michéal Connors - Director of the Natural Academy - accredited training provider in ecopsychology including the NatureWell approach to Nature and Health.
• Jacob Webster - Men’s NatureWell group facilitator and Associate Psychological Practitioner at Blackburn West PCN
• Liz Webley - Nature and Health work with families at Wildwood Days Forest School
• Mick Duckworth – Active Lifestyle Officer - Community engagement and Social Prescribing
• Peter Roworth - founder of The Wildwood Days Men’s Group
• Carl Dutton Mental Health Practitioner, Psychotherapist, and Forest School Leader and Nature Well Trainer working at Alder Hey CAMHS for past 23 years and in NHS for 40
• Shaun Roberts - NatureWell facilitator and woodworker
• Safiya Elgindy - Mental Health Practitioner and Eco-Therapist at 42nd Street, Greater Manchester, young people’s mental health charity
• Rachel Barker - Work force development in environmental and conservation organisations

This conference is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Wildwood Days and Shine Coaching. Workshops will be hosted for free by one of our partner organisations Newground Together at Offshoots.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust supports the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or, who have served in the UK armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

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Spring North and Child Action Northwest are pioneering a project designed to provide comprehensive support to families and parents who have children diagnosed with autism and those going through the assessment process. The project, operating across East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen, offers a wide range of vital services to address the specific needs of these families.

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The project’s primary objective is to offer support to parents, carers, and families who are navigating the challenges associated with having a child diagnosed with autism. Recognising the significance of early intervention, the project will focus on two key areas of support: education on autism and strategies to support parents.

If your organisation offers any form of food related support—such as food banks, community meals, food clubs, community groceries, or growing projects—please complete the short Food Mapping Survey using the link below:
 
🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/ntnC04nCzJ
 
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete and responses will close on Friday 17th April.
 
Your contribution will help us develop an accurate overview of existing provision, identify gaps, and improve collaboration between organisations supporting our communities.  The findings will directly support the Lancashire County Council Food Plan and will also inform how the Crisis and Resilience Fund is targeted, ensuring support reaches areas and households facing the greatest vulnerability.

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Your views and observations will help us understand where stigma still exists and what messages could help break down barriers to support.

Your responses will help guide the direction of the campaign.

Mental Health Stigma - Feedback Form – Fill in form
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