Funding programme set up to promote positive mental wellbeing in the East Riding
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging organisations to do more as demand for services grows
A funding programme has been set up in the East Riding to allow community groups to promote positive mental wellbeing.
As NHS services continue to meet the growing demand to see patients, the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging local organisations to do more.
Natalie Belt is from there and said: "It's been extremely challenging. We're seeing an increase in patient demand within all services that we deliver. We're seeing some real significant pressures in the system but it's really important that we recognise that we want to try and keep people well for longer in communities.
"Getting people involved in activities will make a huge difference; like somewhere to go, somebody to talk to, whether it's a workshop around creative arts or singing. All these things impact on how somebody feels on their mental health, so we're recognising that these groups are absolutely critical to keeping people well in their communities.
"We're relying on the need for such grassroots organisations and voluntary sector groups to help us in supporting the communities that we serve in such a way, so it's an opportunity for us to help them thrive and grow.
Natalie adds who can get involved: "Anything really that's going to help subsidise some great work that's either already taken place or that these groups will like to set up or put in place that they know, their communities and people will really benefit from."