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ALT 6 pictures taken throughout day 3 of the aspiration tree on the Social Care stand at the Devon County Show. One with a child sticking a leaf to the tree with help from a team member. One highlights how full the tree looks with one of the team using there arms to highlight it. There is also a picture of the three team members at the show on Saturday.
ALT “It’s good to get the body moving. It’s an achievement. It might not be a big achievement for some people, but it is for me. Simply by being able to do it.” Dave, 55, lives with chronic arthritis and other health conditions which affect his mental health. Cold-water therapy and short walks, when he can, helps him cope.
ALT “Some days it is a struggle to get out of bed and you just know it’s a bad day, so you have to work what to do to get through it. For me, that’s the cold tub, or a walk on the dog with the beach. But it’s a balance, some days I’ll walk too far, and pay for it that night because the pain is too much to sleep. But it’s a trade-off. It’s going to get worse and my mental health will suffer if I don’t move, so I have to move.”
ALT “Even though it’s hard sometimes, and I maybe end up hypo (low blood sugars), and occasionally crying in the kitchen eating jelly babies, I think not moving would make things worse, both mentally and physically.” Christina lives with Type 1 Diabetes, and seven other auto-immune conditions. While this makes exercise difficult, she finds it’s essential to support her mental and physical health.
ALT “I couldn’t manage my mental health without exercising. I ran a 10k a few years ago and the feel-good hormones after running are the best! Sadly, I’ve now got osteoarthritis in my knee now so can’t run. But I’m walking and using the cross-trainer, and strength training. I’m also a big fan of some Yin Yoga.”
ALT Purple graphic with the text: Use the time you spend waiting to move more. Waiting for the kettle to boil; for your children to come out of school; for a bus to arrive; or for a delivery. These moments can add up – and so will your movement!
ALT Purple graphic with the text: Get more from the movement you’re doing already. Often, we do a lot of movement without realising, for example, housework, grocery shopping, and walking to work. Recognise when you’re moving – and celebrate your moments for movement, big and small.
ALT Purple graphic with the text: Try something new and fun! This week when you’re finding moments for movement, why not try something new? Opening yourself to new experiences can boost your mental health.
ALT Purple graphic with the text: Get outside and enjoy nature. Nature can also boost your mental health. So if you can, try to take your movement outside and enjoy the benefits of green spaces.
ALT Text reads 'Transitioning to Practice. 12.30-1.30pm, Wednesday 15 May' An illustration shows a laptop.
ALT The graphic shows a picture of four children running towards the camera, holding different coloured balloons and smiling at the camera. On the right is written, "Calling all newly qualified social workers -The ASYE in Children's Social Care is now open! Join us on Tuesday 7 May, at 7-8 pm, for a Free Webinar to discuss our fantastic ASYE programme."
ALT Text reads 'News. Innovation seed fund of up to £5,000 to support innovation or improvement projects now available.'
ALT Graphic in the format of a medical prescription. Text reads: Remind patients with long term conditions could save money on their prescriptions. A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save people money if they pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.
ALT A light teal circle and an illustration of a person planting flowers. Text that reads '5 ways to be a greener AHP'
ALT A dark teal background with an illustration of a person sat in an armchair on the phone, they have one leg up on a stool and in bandages. The text reads 'Intermediate Care Framework. Find out how AHPs are putting the ICF into practice.'
ALT Yellow background with a green illustration of a checklist with a tick and text that reads: 'Social worker survey 2024: share your thoughts' and the Social Work England logo.
ALT White background with green illustrations and green and black text that reads: 'Practice education in England' with text inside a microscope that reads 'National scoping review'. Box with text that reads: 'Background: practice educators crucial. Social Work England's education and training standards. Gatekeepers to the profession. Guidance + oversight for students.' Another box reads: 'Challenges. Challenges of managing relationships. Emotional labour. Time + isolation. More opportunity to explore issues of identity.' Another box reads: 'Motivation: value of nurturing the next generation. Mutual learning. Personal development working with students. Retention and recruitment. Under-representation of global majority.' A fourth box reads: 'Recommendations: regulation, fair pay, training + CPD, clear progression, routes in.' A final box reads: 'What next? Develop approach to regulation. Sharing research and involving stakeholders. Full public consultation.' Red 'Scribed by Nifty Fox' logo.