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“Move Together” 👧 🏋 ️ Nuffield Health the UK’s largest health charity that includes health clubs, hospitals, and more, launched “Move Together,” a campaign encouraging members to exercise with their daughters. “Nuffield Health will be offering free classes to all 11- to 16-year-old girls this summer, with their parents also being able to redeem a free gym pass so they can exercise together.” (HCM) One of their primary objectives is to instill and promote healthy, active habits in young girls. What programs or offerings would incentivize young people to interact in your clubs? How are you encouraging the next generation of gym users? #MoveTogether #FitnessBusiness #FitnessIndustry #FitnessMarketing #FitnessData #MemberEngagement #RevenueRetention #PredictiveAnalytics #DataAnalytics

Click to read how minimum effort can bring maximum impact to your health. "DO IT FORR LIFE" Campaign overview. "We provide quick and easy access to important health check-ups, so you can get help in just days instead of waiting weeks." "To make care convenient, we want to be where you are, bringing health assessments to your workplace, organization, community center, or society so you can get care close to home." "In this way, we can provide care without taking valuable time from everyone’s schedule." Partnering with the DIL Walk Foundation means bringing essential health support directly to your team — easily, efficiently, and at no cost. #Act_Now #HeartHealth #CommunityCare #Charity #EmployeeWellness #Free #Accessibility #BloodPressure #ABPM #Health #HealthCare #Innovation

The government, in pursuit of social care reform, will allocate a £20 million boost to fund innovative projects across the country. Through the Accelerating Reform Fund, community-based care models like Shared Lives, which pairs individuals aged 16 and above with approved carers, will be expanded. #SocialCare #UKSocialCare #GovernmentInitiative #AcceleratingReformFund

about a #month ago I did a little #basicfirstaid skills to #church members of the church I fellowship at back in the #village. what led me to doing this is #thelackofknowledge of #simplequickresponses they could use before help gets their way or before getting to go run about trying to hassle a #vehicle to take them to #hospital. I know you are wondering what kind of village is that? yes my home village which to my understanding is actually #similar to do many other villages and communities out here. #Accessibilitytoemergency health care in our village setting is sometimes challenging, #transport #money and the #proximity of a well equipped facility are some of the factors that come in between the #goldenhour in many emergency cases. After the service, ( #btw it was in between the service, the church gives the nurse 15 minutes every time she is in to talk about different conditions, which is thoughtful and really helpful.) I got #somefeedback , a positive one: #thatwouldreallyhelpthemiftheyhadaproblem. I was happy I had made some impact, though a drop in the ocean but a life could be saved. I'm really praying and hoping I would get a team to help organize a good skills training session for my community. #prioritizingemergencycare and #accessible emergency care. . if interested you could reach out, including #donors and #sponsors, any little help would go a long way. #pov: the video is in Kikuyu🤭

Community-led approach saved a health system £1.8m a year This series of initiatives brings together key stakeholders from local authorities, the NHS, the charity sector and others, with a particular focus on tackling health inequalities, raising awareness of domestic abuse and supporting survivors, enhancing mental health support in the district, and addressing isolation and loneliness. Health system savings: The programme has saved the wider health system £1.8m annually Residents supported: Over 1,000 domestic abuse survivors supported, helped 2,000 residents access low-cost food support, trained 300 mental health champions, and improved support for 250 residents through a holistic welfare approach Invested in our local communities: In 2022-23, £123,305 in grants was distributed to community organisations to tackle health inequalities in the district https://lnkd.in/eVaUtJXf

This is the most important message for the UK today….. *Wes Streeting MP SoS Health & Social Care July 2024: “the policy of this department is that the NHS is broken” *Keir Starmer MP PM July 2024: “we have a more severe [financial] crisis than we thought as we go through the books of the last 14 years” *Wes Streeting MP 2023: “[The NHS needs to move] from an excessive focus on hospital care to more focus on neighbourhood and community services….and from sickness to preventio. In the recent past, the pressure to throw funding at the immediate problem of hospitals under strain has repeatedly scuppered the noble ambition to prioritise primary and community care. It must count as one of the most significant policy and practice failings of the past three decades.” The current NHS structures, focusing on illness and illness research, are broken and unaffordable, but the Government needs to continue to fund them while a new well – being strategy is put in place over the next 20 years and health and social care costs can start to be brought under control. The Government is now actively starting to pass the cost of the delivery of Healthy Communities onto the private sector via ESG Compliance and Social Value weighting within public sector contracting. The Covid Pandemic highlighted the inherent issues in the current health and social care system in the UK – but why had the situation arisen? 1.     In 1948 the average life span was 68. 2.     In 2024 the average life span is now 82 but the average healthy lifespan is still only 63 years.  3.     The UK has become a victim of the outstanding success of the NHS in treating illness which has extended the UK citizens’ average life span; as a nation, citizens are being kept alive for longer but for the last twenty years of life (over 20%) with one, two or three chronic illnesses which are being treated at greater cost in Secondary Care and with an increasing need to access social care and mental health funding. 4.     In 2024 the UK has more citizens over the age of 60 in poor health than in 1948 and a smaller percentage of the population of working age supporting the increasing burden on the health and social care systems. Dr M Dixon (Head of the Royal Medical Household) and Sir (Dr) Sam Everington (Former Chair of the London NHS CCGs): “Only 20% of a patient’s health and wellbeing comes from traditional services within the NHS. The other 80% is about connection to family and community, about physical activity and good food, about connection with nature, job, education, the environment and creative and spiritual needs.”   Simply – we all need to Live Well for Longer   How and whether we can meet this challenge in the UK over the next two decades will determine whether the NHS survives.   EAT WELL MOVE WELL LIVEWELL TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE OUR NHS   Want to know more or a copy of the full Report – please contact: Steve Finch Trustee/Director CWC sf@c-w-c.uk www.livewellkew.org.uk @livewell_kew          

Dharma Care’s donation to Fletcher Street Cottage as part of our Winter Warmer appeal has directly assisted 138 people in crisis through their Emergency Relief program. Fletcher Street Cottage is one of four charity partners for the Dharma Care Winter Warmer appeal supporting those experiencing homelessness. We are so pleased to be able to support Fletcher Street Cottage in their efforts providing essential services in Byron Bay to those in crisis through their team of dedicated volunteers and staff. Here’s how the funds have been allocated so far: 104 Food Vouchers: These vouchers have provided essential groceries, ensuring individuals and families do not go hungry during times of crisis. 10 Fuel Expenses/Bus Tickets: This support has helped cover the cost of fuel for vehicles or purchase bus tickets, enabling people to attend critical appointments, access employment, get their kids to school, visit family, and reach other necessary services. 30 Phone Credits: By covering phone credit costs, this assistance has allowed individuals to stay connected with their support networks, access services, and manage personal affairs during this period of instability. 8 Medical/Prescription Costs: This funding has covered vital medical and prescription expenses, ensuring individuals do not have to forgo necessary health care due to financial constraints. Read the full article here > https://lnkd.in/g2b_4vv8

🌟 Exciting News for Texas Health Centers! 🌟 Last year, the Texas Department of State Health Services allocated $19.3 million in grants to Federally Qualified Health Centers and similar non-profit health centers, aiming for overall enhancements in healthcare delivery. This investment is a significant step towards bolstering community health services across the state. The grants, ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, were allocated to 35 different facilities, enabling much-needed renovations, staff expansion, and acquisition of advanced equipment, including mobile health units. These improvements are pivotal in ensuring better access to quality healthcare for Texans. Kim Roberts, Vice President for Advancement at Lone Star Circle of Care, highlighted the impact of these grants on enhancing healthcare provision, stating, “Support from DSHS has been vital to improving Lone Star Circle of Care’s capacity to provide comprehensive healthcare throughout Central Texas.” But the good news doesn't stop there! Texas Legislation has earmarked an additional $40 million in grants for eligible Federally Qualified Health Centers and non-profit health centers, with aspirations to become FQHCs in 2024. This presents an incredible opportunity for healthcare facilities to further enhance their services. If you're part of an eligible health facility, don't miss out on this opportunity! Visit https://lnkd.in/gjBYGb6a to explore the available options and kickstart your application process. Remember, it's first come, first served, so act swiftly to secure your chance at these invaluable resources. A huge shoutout to Samantha Paige Wierick & Kody Ryan for shedding light on this crucial development! #Healthcare #Texas #Grants #CommunityHealth #FQHC #DSHS #HealthcareImprovement #AccessToCare #TexasLegislation

Why is Community Enterprises PL12 important? Recognised locally as a capable and proactive positive force, Community Enterprises, puts back everything we raise into use for our everyone in our community, and we have the spaces, volunteers and initiatives to do even more with plans to extend our food recycling food initiatives, through cookery classes and demonstrations.   The services we provide are unique and vital, both to Saltash and to our part of Cornwall. Each of our enterprises plays a crucial role in supporting families and individuals and it’s important to ensure that we sustain what we are doing and enable us to respond to community need with new projects to help even more in the future. Our surplus food initiatives have prevented tonnes of un-sellable food going to landfill, and our discreet approach helps vulnerable families and individuals to cope when they fall between the gaps in the stringent criteria surrounding our local Social Prescribers and the Trussell Trust run food bank. But it currently costs around £1,300 per week to keep open our brilliant social hub, the Community Kitchen where everyone receives a warm welcome, a hot drink or food and where we provide spaces at reasonable cost or no charge for local groups, including a men's mental health talking group and one for women, the local social prescriber, therapy dogs, a stroke group, a dementia café to name just a few. Our Vital Services support 17,000 people each year; our volunteers provide: Community Kitchen: Serving 300+ meals/month. Fridge & Larder: Saving 10+ tonnes of food/year. Memory Box: Supporting 100+ people/week. Community Shop: Helping 40+ local artisans and producers. Premises: Providing free office space to Citizen's Advice Cornwall. Community Hub: With many local facilities closing, CEPL12 is the heart of Saltash, providing essential support and connection.

Due South is the most active organisation for veterans and first responders in Australia, consistently delivering wellness and reconnection initiatives through an expansive infrastructure unmatched in the veterans sector. Our organisation operates a wellness and reconnection centre, featuring a hydrotherapy pool, gym, community hub, specialist centre, clubhouse and an extension accommodation facility. Our organisation also includes 3 family apartments, 3 purposely designed homes, and a retreat in the Tasmanian wilderness—all achieved with no government funding. We adhere to the 90/10 principle—ensuring 90% of any donations go directly to our wellness initiatives, with a maximum of 10% used for administrative and operational costs. Since our founding, we have achieved 100% allocation to wellness initiatives, with 0% used for administrative or operational expenses. In just a short time, we’ve set a new standard for others to follow—a testament to how private enterprise can lead the way in making a real impact. By continually raising the bar, we offer veterans and first responders what they truly want: genuine support, secured funding, and a community-driven approach that turns ideas into reality fast 🇦🇺🥃👍 #DueSouth #WellnessRetreat #TasmanianWilderness #ReconnectionCourses #duesouthwellness #veteranhubtasmania #RSLTasmania #VeteransHealthWeek #mentalhealth #canyoning #kayaking #yoga #mindfulness #veteranhubtasmania #tasmanianveterancommunity #tasmanianveterans #veteranhub #TFSVolunteers #veteranwoman #sesvolunteer #australianveterans #veteranshub #rsl #ulverstone #tasmania #sidebyside #RSLAustralia #burnie #devonport