Archive for the “Younger adults (eg 16-35)” category
Try it! Like it! – Castleford Tigers
Project summary With rugby themed exercises this is an opportunity to have a different exercise routine. Participants perform usual warm-up and post-exercise cool-down regimes before and after participating in skill-based drills and playing touch rugby or rugby basketball matches amongst themselves. The emphasis is on …
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Women’s voices ring out
This project will work with targeted groups of female service users or carers and Trust staff through training and skills development, tasters, and a series of varied creative workshops. The group will also host monthly women only, safe, creative celebrations called ‘Women’s voices ring out’ events. The project will: …
Soup for the soul
This project gives people the space to be creative in a homely environment, which is safe, relaxed and stimulating. Clients will have the opportunity to eat homemade soup and bread while reading prose or poems and talking about the pieces which have been selected by …
Involvement network film projects
People involved with this project will develop an accessible DVD on mental health awareness for adults with a learning disability, their carers and staff who support them. There is very little information about that gives people an easy way of understanding and managing mental health conditions. This …
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Artist in residence (Packhorse Gallery)
For many people, it’s an act of real courage to come into the Packhorse Gallery and ask if their work might be put on a show or if they might volunteer. Once that barrier is crossed, confidence grows and helps people take the next steps …
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Well into words
This project engages with people with mental health issues, including dementia, on Ward 19 in Dewsbury Hospital and on Ashdale Ward, Dales Unit, Calderdale Royal Hospital, which is an acute admission ward. The project delivers bibliotherapy sessions on each ward to engage, inspire and empower participants through …
Walk rugby: Tackle it with the Tigers
Project outline Walk Rugby is touch rugby played at walking pace, it’s easy to play and requires no prior knowledge or experience. It is accessible to all ages, levels of skill and fitness and both sexes. It is an opportunity for you to increase your …
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Singing for happiness
Project outline Friendly and fun singing sessions. For all those who want to sing – from people told they can’t do it to those who believe they can! There is growing evidence to show that singing increases feelings of well-being, reduces stress, improves confidence and …
Zain Mein Saheit Yaab (Urdu for health in mind)
Project outline This project is to support Asian extended families in Halifax suffering from socio-economic deprivation, discrimination and disadvantage including mental and physical health issues. The focus is on those suffering from drugs and substance misuse to improve quality of life through engagement in activities …
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Denhale Active Recreation Centre
Using the new Denhale Recreation Centre in Wakefield as a base, Disability Sport Yorkshire are now able to open up new sports and leisure opportunities for people with a disability (and other people with a social care need). We intend to make this facility a …
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