A liberal dose? Health and wellbeing: the role of the state – an independent report

Source: Department of Health, February 2010

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Date of publication: 1 February 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: Sections cover the context of how much intervention the state should make into people’s health and wellbeing, how much the public think there should be state intervention, and first steps at a new framework for intervention.  Text cases are included which cover tobacco, alcohol and obesity

Length of publication:  51 pages

Wellbeing Project runs a unique business resilience programme in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs

Source: The Wellbeing Project, February 2010

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Date of publication: February 2010

Publication type: Press release

In a nutshell: This training programme began on 19 February 2010 and is aimed at managers to educate them about the importance of workplace health rights.

Length of publication:  Website

Enabling effective delivery of health and wellbeing: an independent report

Source: Department of Health, February 2010

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Date of publication: 1 February 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: The recommendations in this report call for strengthening of cross department action on health and wellbeing, an integrated model of commissioning of services to improve health and wellbeing, integrated delivery at a local level, a renewed vision for primary care and an NHS that is more focused on prevention.

Length of publication:  45 pages

A Glass Half-full – How an asset approach can improve community health and wellbeing

Source: I&DeA, 2010

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Date of publication: April 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This report offers a fresh perspective on how to reduce inequalities in community health and wellbeing.  It proposes assessing and building on the strengths and resources in a community to increase resilience and social capital, and develop better ways of delivering health outcomes.  Evidence shows that when practitioners begin with a community’s assets – as opposed to their needs – a community’s ability to address those needs increases. This publication offers an introduction to the asset model approach and gives examples of how it is being used in England.  It also outlines a set of structured tools that put asset model principles into practice.

Length of publication:  32 pages

Influencing Public Behaviour to Improve Health and wellbeing: an independent report

Source:  Department of Health, February 2010

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Date of publication: 1 February 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: Looks at what has worked in the past to improve health and wellbeing and what has not worked.  This is put forward within the context of how to influence behaviour change in people, suggesting what more can be done in the next decade.  Contains a number of recommendations that can be taken forward at local level.

Length of publication:  40 pages

North West Mental Wellbeing Summary 2009

 

Source: Website

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Report Summary

In a nutshell: Major new survey of 18,500 residents of the North West highlights crucial role of mental wellbeing in improving people’s lives. It identified differences between local areas, with people from Warrington emerging as having the highest overall mental wellbeing score in the North West and people in Liverpool the lowest. One of the findings was there needs to be much greater attention and effort on improving mental wellbeing to help people live healthier, happier and more productive lives.

Length of publication: Webpage

Acknowledgement: Mental Health Development Unit

target: wellbeing

 Source: Website

Year of publication: 2010

Publication type: Website

In a nutshell: target: wellbeing aims to help people across the Northwest live healthier and happier lives. The website showcases resources, events, projects, news and much more.
The projects focus on:
•Increasing physical activity
•Encouraging healthy eating
•Improving mental wellbeing

Length of publication: Webpage

Acknowledgement: Mental Health News

2010 – Liverpool Year of Health & Wellbeing

 

Source: Website

Year of publication: 2010

Publication type: Website

In a nutshell: Liverpool has given 2010 the title ’Year of Health & Wellbeing’. Throughout the yaer this website will showcase events and activities that the public can take part in that can have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing. They are also interested in hearing from you if you are an organisation planning a related event or activity that you would like to include.

Length of publication: Webpage

Acknowledgement: Liverpool PCT

NHS health and well-being review : Final report by Dr Steve Boorman

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: November 2009

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This review, commissioned by DH gathered and analysed evidence relating to health and well-being across the NHS, to see the links between well-being and productivity, efficiency, and patient experience. The Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham, has now considered this report and written his response, including a proposed action plan for implementing the recommendations from Dr Boorman’s report across the NHS.  One particular proposal is that SHAs work with local organisations to develop a health and wellbeing action plan for their staff.  It is noted in the report that if all NHS organisations reduced their sickness absense by a third the NHS could save £555m per year.

Length of publication: 37 pages

Collective Voice listens in Manchester

Source:  Mental Health News e-bulletin, Issue 062

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Year of publication:  November 2009

Publication type: Website

In a nutshell: Collective Voice North West held its 2nd sub regional conference on 12th October 2009 in Manchester and would like to engage with more service users at furure events and gain a general consensus for making Collective Voice happen – influencing change!
Future events :
21st January 2010 – Chester
21st April 2010 – Cumbria
6th July 2010 – Manchester / Liverpool
9th October 2010 – UCLan, Preston

Length of publication: Webpage

Acknowledgement: North West Health Improvement Programme