Scarborough Borough residents urged to take part in wellbeing week
People in the Borough of Scarborough are being urged to take part in an upcoming wellbeing week.
People in the Borough of Scarborough are being urged to take part in an upcoming wellbeing week.
The Council is preparing to host the events on Monday (15th March) to Friday 19th March to support people whose mental health and wellbeing have been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A variety of free and supportive online advice sessions will be held throughout the week to give people ideas, skills and practical tools to improve the aspects of their lives that have a direct or indirect impact on their wellbeing. One to one and group sessions will be available.
Each day will have a different theme. The week will begin with Mental Health Monday. Transferable Skills Tuesday will look at building confidence in existing skills and how they could be transferred to new jobs and activities.
Wellbeing Wednesday will include the benefits of volunteering in the great outdoors, how to stay safe online and even a laughter workshop.
Ideas for new skills, exercise and hobbies will be the focus of Try It Thursday and on Finance Friday people can get help with managing money and debt and learn what welfare benefits they might be eligible for.
Full detail about the week’s programme and information on how to book the online sessions is available at scarborough.gov.uk/wellbeingweek.
The council has joined forces with a number of local partners to deliver the programme, including: Yorkshire in Business, Go 4 It Training, Aspire Igen, Groundwork Scarborough, Rainbow Centre, National Careers Service, Community First and North Yorkshire County Council.
Cllr Liz Colling, Scarborough Borough Council cabinet member for inclusive growth, said:
“The devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people’s personal circumstances has, in turn, taken its toll on their mental health and wellbeing.
“While some will already be accessing the help they need, there will others who won’t know where to start. This is where we hope Wellbeing Week can make a positive difference.
“Whether you or someone in your household has become unemployed, lost a loved one to the virus or simply found the numerous restrictions and changes to your lifestyle a struggle, I hope you find an online session that’s right for you and helps you to feel more positive.”