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Helen Walker, one of the WACA's Mental Health Coaches visited the Place in Settle for the World Mental Health Day Celebrations on Monday.  The Place is one of several Craven Well-being Hubs which offer a wide range of support and well-being cafes for the public. For more information visit https://www.theplaceinsettle.org.uk/. 

 

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The next Singing for Lung Health Course is now available to book on. 
This is a 6 week course for anyone with long covid or chronic respiratory conditions, starting on the 19th October 10:30am at St Johns Church , Ben Rhydding. 

Each session would be 1 hour and 15 minutes long. The format of each session and design considerations are as follows:

• an initial relaxation exercise;

• learning a simple song, singing in harmony;

• thinking about breathing to reduce stress/anxiety and looking at lung health;

• teaching songs that engage the voice, breath, and body in a variety of ways

• warming up bodies and voices;

• social time is included for about 15 minutes for breaks and a chat.

 

If you know of anyone who like to participate in this group please ask them to email Sue directly : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
This course is kindly funded by the CORE 20 PLUS 5 Wharfedale Community Partnership. 
 
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On 28th September WACA Primary Care Network Staff and Volunteers completed their Level 3 accreditation in Peer Support Training in partnership with the Cellar Trust Charity . This is the first step to setting up Peer Support Groups across the region , where Patients with a range of different lived experiences can come together to help and support each other.
Peer support involves people using their own life experiences to share understanding, hope and improved wellbeing with others. It’s about sharing knowledge, experience and practical help with each other, to improve emotional and mental health, while creating a sense of belonging. In a confidential, non-clinical setting, you can discuss your concerns at your own pace in an environment of mutual respect between peers and coordinators. 
 
Here is the current list of Peer Support Groups available for WACA patients to attend : 
  • Stroke Support - Skipton
  • Osteoporosis Group - Skipton
  • Menopause Groups - Skipton and Ilkley
  • Singing for Lung Health - Burley 
For more information on how to join these peer support groups, please email us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
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Patients living within Wharfedale are invited to attend the Ilkley Active Travel Hub Launch Event which will take place at Springs Lane Medical Centre in Ilkley, next Tuesday, 3rd October 2023. 
 
llkley Active Travel Hub provides support, advice and encouragement to help you discover walking and cycling options that work for you.
The project is run by Climate Action Ilkley, with support from West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
“Making it easier to walk and cycle is part of the solution to so many challenges we face – from saving people money, tackling congestion and the climate challenge, to improving our health and wellbeing.” Tracy Brabin – Mayor of West Yorkshire
 
Please join lead facilitator Hayley Beasley Dye for an interactive event, and find out how you can get involved in a variety of activities or learn about the e-bike hire scheme. For more information , please email Social Prescriber Sue Moorchild via : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or visit the website https://activeilkley.org.uk/. 
 
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  1. Annual health checks available for anyone over 14 with a Learning Disability
  2. Peer support group launches in Settle to support women with long-term pain conditions
  3. New Monthly Menopause Peer Support Group launches in Ilkley
  4. Ilkley Active Travel Hub Event at Springs Medical Centre on 3rd October

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