Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Active Partnership

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Looking to Introduce Physical Activity into Your Nature-Based Programmes? 🚶♂️🌳 Whether you're running a community project, social activity, or workplace initiative, incorporating physical activity into nature-based programmes can have huge benefits for our health and wellbeing! 💚 Check out four case studies in the images to see how others have done it: ✅ Heronwatch – Exploring wellbeing through birdwatching ✅ Feed The Birds – Connecting people with nature and movement ✅ OsNosh – Getting people involved in a community garden to grow food ✅ From Potato to Potential – Changing land to provide community and nature wellness 📽️ And you can watch our new Green Social Prescribing videos for information and answers to FAQs: https://lnkd.in/eXSBKzyj If you're thinking about integrating physical activity into your own nature-based offer, get in touch! Anna Martin, Green Social Prescribing Officer for Energize STW and Shropshire Wildlife Trust can help you explore options and make it work for your setting. 📩 Contact Anna for more info, email: annam@ShropshireWildlifeTrust.org.uk @national-academy-for-social-prescribing #GreenSocialPrescribing #SocialPrescribing #PhysicalActivity #NatureForHealth #Wellbeing #Wellness #GreenSpaces #BlueSpaces #PhysicalHealth #MentalHealth #CommunityProjects #Shropshire #Telford #TelfordWrekin #EnergizeSTW #ShropshireWildlifeTrust

🌿🎥 Exciting News for #NationalSocialPrescribingDay! 🎥🌿 We’re thrilled to launch a new collection of Green Social Prescribing videos, showcasing the power of nature-based activities to improve health and wellbeing! 🌳💚 In partnership with Shropshire Wildlife Trust, we’ve been working to promote Green Social Prescribing across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. This initiative connects people with outdoor activities to support both physical and mental health – from gardening and conservation to guided walks and outdoor mindfulness sessions. 📽️ Watch the new videos here: https://lnkd.in/eDFGPKJv 🌍 Find out more about Green Social Prescribing: https://lnkd.in/eC38EJDZ These videos are a fantastic resource for: ✅ Social Prescribing Link Workers – helping individuals find local nature-based activities ✅ Activity Providers – showcasing how to get involved in Green Social Prescribing ✅ Anyone looking to improve their wellbeing through outdoor experiences Help us spread the word! 📢 Please share this post and tag anyone who might benefit from these new resources. Together, we can make nature a prescription for better health! 🍃 If you want more information, get in touch with Anna Martin, Green Social Prescribing Officer for Energize STW and Shropshire Wildlife Trust. 📩 Contact Anna at: annam@ShropshireWildlifeTrust.org.uk National Academy for Social Prescribing #GreenSocialPrescribing #SocialPrescribing #PhysicalActivity #NatureForHealth #Wellbeing #Wellness #GreenSpaces #BlueSpaces #PhysicalHealth #MentalHealth #CommunityProjects #Shropshire #Telford #TelfordWrekin #EnergizeSTW #ShropshireWildlifeTrust

🚀Final reminder: we have a vacancy! Join the Energize team as our new Active Schools Manager 🌟 If you're passionate about promoting active lifestyles in schools and so much more, we want to hear from you! Check out our recruitment pack, watch a video from our latest recruit sharing her journey of joining Energize, and see our strategy on our website. 👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/eEVMJsSq to learn more and apply if you meet what we are looking for. The deadline for applications is Friday 21st March. #ActiveSchools #ActiveLives #Schools #CreatingActiveSchools #Children #YoungPeople #JoinUs #NewJob #Career #Vacancy #Hiring #Shropshire #Telford #TelfordAndWrekin

📸✨ A Day of Inclusion, Activity & Smiles! ✨📸 Today, we had a great time at the Primary School Games Inclusion Event at the Cavalier Centre, Much Wenlock! 🎉 From Shropshire Inclusive Dance, to the excitement of Zero Bounds, the joy of Shropshire Cricket, and the hands-on experience of Pony Care & Mechanical Horse Riding 🐴 - every child had the chance to explore, move, and have fun in a fully inclusive environment. This event was all about breaking-down barriers, building confidence, and celebrating every child’s ability to be active. 💙 A huge thank you to everyone who took part and made it such a special day! @shropshire-inclusive-dance Shropshire Cricket Board Limited Active Partnerships Sport England #InclusionInSport #ActiveKids #PrimarySchoolGames #Inclusion #LivingWithDisabilities #ActiveLives #Shropshire #CavalierCentre #EnergizeSTW

🧡 Yesterday was #MyWholeSelf Day! 🧡 A campaign by Mental Health First Aid England, #MyWholeSelf encourages workplaces to create environments where employees feel safe, valued, and able to bring their whole selves to work. Psychological safety and understanding each other’s lived experiences are key to stronger, healthier teams. As part of our team meeting tomorrow, we’ll be sharing our own My Whole Self through a few words per person - a chance to learn more about each other in a way that feels comfortable and supportive. Want to get involved? Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTweE-Ux #WorkplaceWellbeing #PsychologicalSafety #Inclusion #TeamCulture #MentalHealthMatters #Shropshire #Telford #TelfordWrekin

🌿 Strengthening Community Connections in Donnington 🌿 We’re proud to support another Community Open Day at Turreff Hall on Saturday 12th April, 11am - 2pm, as part of our place-based commitment to improve the health and community of Donnington, Telford. This event is a great opportunity to: 🤝 Connect with local organisations and stakeholders 💬 Explore health and wellbeing services 🎉 Enjoy free activities, food, and drinks 📍 Location: Turreff Hall, Turreff Avenue, Donnington, Telford, TF2 8HG We’re inviting local organisations to join us, promote their work, and collaborate to build a healthier, stronger Donnington. For more details or to confirm your attendance, please contact Alan or Amy on alan.watkins@thesilverthreadshall.org.uk / amy.griffiths@energizestw.org.uk Stay informed about our place-based working in Donnington here: https://lnkd.in/egp3F2Ku #PlaceBasedWorking #CommunityDevelopment #HealthAndWellbeing #Donnington #Telford #TelfordAndWrekin

🚀Reminder: we have a vacancy! Join the Energize team as our new Active Schools Manager 🌟 If you're passionate about promoting active lifestyles in schools and so much more, we want to hear from you! Check out our recruitment pack, watch a video from our latest recruit sharing her journey of joining Energize, and see our strategy on our website. 👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/eqgGMUAZ to learn more and apply if you meet what we are looking for. The deadline for applications is Friday 21st March. #ActiveSchools #ActiveLives #Schools #CreatingActiveSchools #Children #YoungPeople #JoinUs #NewJob #Career #Vacancy #Hiring #Shropshire #Telford #TelfordAndWrekin

🔎 Today is International Women’s Day! How can we #AccelerateAction for gender equality? At the current rate of progress globally, full gender parity won’t be reached until 2158 - that’s five generations too long. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, calls on all of us to take stronger, faster action to break down systemic barriers, challenge biases, and drive meaningful change. At Energize STW, we are committed to championing inclusion and equity, ensuring women and girls have the same opportunities to be active, lead, and thrive. 💜 Pictured here are the female members of the Energize STW team and our Board of Trustees, who are dedicated to making a positive impact. Let’s come together, take action, and create a future where gender equity is a reality, not a distant goal. 📢 How can we #AccelerateAction together? #IWD2025 #GenderEquity #EnergizeSTW #Shropshire #Telford #TelfordWrekin

💡 How movement is transforming patient recovery at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Energize STW, in collaboration with The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), recently completed a three-month pilot study – Supporting Health Through Movement. 🩺 Why does it matter? Hospital-Associated Deconditioning (HAD) can dramatically impact recovery, with just 10 days in bed equating to 10 years of muscle ageing for patients aged 80+. Our goal was to reduce falls risk, improve mobility, and support smoother transitions from hospital to home. 🚀 What we did: ✔ Delivered in-person and online education for ward staff ✔ Provided simple but effective movement-based interventions for patients ✔ Introduced tools like resistance bands and hand putty to build strength 👥 The impact? Hospital staff embraced the initiative, and patients benefitted from increased movement during their stay. 🔎 Read more about this exciting work: https://lnkd.in/eteyUc9J #SupportingHealthThroughMovement #Healthcare #FallsPrevention #ActiveHospitals #LiveLongerBetter #HospitalPatients #ActiveRecovery The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust NHS England Active Partnerships Shropshire Council