It's the start of #NaturallyHealthyMay . The perfect time to get outdoors and discover the #health and #wellbeing benefits you can get from being in #nature . If you're not sure where to start, take a look at this blog activedevon.org/naturally-heal… Devon Local Nature Partnership

#NaturallyHealthyMay starts next week. To find out what is going on in your local area or to list an event you are organising, go to DeVA . Great for linking together communities across Devon, there's a dedicated area for all things naturally healthy! devonconnect.org/campaign/natur…

#NaturallyHealthyMay month starts next week. What activities can you do to help you get outside and explore the nature around you to improve your health and wellbeing? Tell us your plans!
#Devon MovingTogether #EverydayMovement #Devon #Nature #Wellbeing #Active #Health #Movement

Moving more is one of the best things you can do to support your mental health. Being active makes us feel happier and healthier as it improves our mood and boosts our energy. Even small steps can make a real difference -
nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…
#Devon MovingTogether #Devon

If you can, walking to work, even once a week, is a great way to clear your mind before you start the day, save you money, keep you healthy and lower your carbon impact. Living Streets have some great tips to help get you started - livingstreets.org.uk/workplaces
#WalkToWorkDay #Devon

Too much stress can impact mental and physical health. April is #StressAwarenessMonth and provides the chance to promote health and wellbeing benefits of your activities and ensure your club is ready to support people’s mental health. buddle.co/learning-and-s…

Social prescribing is all about connecting people to activities, groups and support that can improve health and wellbeing. Today is #SocialPrescribingDay so have a look at the information to find out more. The National Academy for Social Prescribing #DevonMovingTogether socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social…

Looking forward to three days of local events with #Devon schools to explore our Opening School Facilities work and the great progress being made towards a sustainable future. # DevonSchools #OpeningSchoolFacilities #OSF Active Partnerships#Sustainable #Community #Partnerships

Take a look at this new blog! Devon's very own Louise Trewern 🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈 talks about the benefits walking can bring when living with arthritis versusarthritis.org/news/2024/febr… #Devon MovingTogether #EverydayMovement #Devon #Movement #Active #UnitingTheMovement Versus Arthritis

Looking forward to a day of learning and discussion with our communications colleagues from across the Active Partnerships #Devon #EverydayMovement #ActivePartnerships #Devon MovingTogether

This year’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (5-11 February 2024) theme is ‘My Voice Matters’. Place2Be's resources can help schools to empower children and young people, and provide them with time, space, & opportunities to express themselves. Learn more here: childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

It's the 3rd anniversary of Sport England 's ' #UnitingTheMovement ' strategy, transforming lives and communities through sport and physical activity. We are proud to partner with them and are committed to nurturing the #collaboration needed locally to help more to be #active .

This week marks the beginning of the RSPB England Big Schools' Birdwatch, an event which encourages young people to get outside, look at and learn more about the #nature around them. There are lots of free resources on their website here -rspb.org.uk/whats-happenin…

It's cold but perfect weather for walking the dog. Lisa explains why she likes walking her English springer spaniel, whatever the weather. If you don't have a dog, you can still enjoy outdoors - it's a great way to beat January blues and explore your local area. #WalkYourDogMonth

How often do you hear 'It's too rainy/ cold/ windy/ to go outside'? There are health benefits to stepping out in nature, whatever the weather. So don't hang up your outdoor clothing and walking boots just yet - read here for some January motivation #Devon theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Before all the festivities take over, we wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from the team at Active Devon! #EverydayMovement #Devon MovingTogether #Devon #Active #Movement

How we design Physical Activity into Health and Care Systems to help tackle health inequality/ improve population wellbeing is about collaboration. Thanks to Chair of One Devon NHS Dr Sarah Wollaston and Darin Halifax Voluntary Sector Lead for exploring ways of working together.

Feeling stressed is something that can have an impact on our body, our emotions and how we behave. Being more active is one way that can help to reduce those feelings. This interesting article shares how moving more can help to look after our mental health.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental…

As part of the Safeguarding Adults in Sport Framework, you need to evidence how your organisation ensures staff and volunteers at all levels have a good knowledge of their safeguarding responsibilities. Take a look at this to help you develop a plan - anncrafttrust.org/do-you-have-a-…

Never underestimate the positive impact of getting outside in #nature . A #walking meeting during the working day is great for the body and gets you in the right frame of mind to explore new ideas and approaches. Fabulous for encouraging #creativity too! #Health #Wellbeing