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Buckinghamshire’sFive Ways to Wellbeing

Toolkit

Contents• Introduction

• BriefingsheetsFiveWaystoWellbeing

• Howyoucanhelp–top10tips

• Usefulwebsites

• Whyweshouldpromotewellbeing

• Briefingsheet-connect

• Briefingsheet-beactive

• Briefingsheet-takenotice

• Briefingsheet-keeplearning

• Briefingsheet-give

• SampleFiveWaystoWellbeingpostcards

• SampleFiveWaystoWellbeingleaflet

• SampleFiveWaystoWellbeingposter

• SampleFiveWaystoWellbeingPowerPointpresentation

• FiveWaystoWellbeingBranding/Logos/Brandusage

Buckinghamshire’sFiveWaystoWellbeingToolkit

IntroductionInearly2011,theDepartmentofHealthlaunchedacrossgovernmentmentalhealthstrategyforpeopleofallages,‘NoHealthwithoutMentalHealth’.Thisstrategystatestheimportanceofabroadpopulationapproachtomentalhealthandwellbeingandgaveequalweighttobothphysicalandmentalhealthandwellbeing,stronglyencouragingtheadoptionoftheFiveWaystoWellbeing.

TheFiveWaystoWellbeingareasetoffive,evidencebasedpublichealthmessagesaboutthekindsofactivitiesthatindividualscandothatareknowntoincreaseasenseofwellbeing:Connect,BeActive,TakeNotice,KeepLearningandGive.

TheFiveWaystoWellbeingweredevelopedbyNEF(theNewEconomicsFoundation)aspartofthegovernment’sForesightProjectonMentalCapitalandWellbeing.TheForesightprojectwasatwo-yearreviewledbytheGovernmentOfficeforScienceandpublishedin2008.Itsynthesisedresearchfromsome400scientistsonthecausesandconsequencesofmentalcapitalandwellbeing,andexploredthechallengesforgovernmentinsupportingthementalwellbeingofthepopulation.

TheHealthyCommunitiesPartnershipidentifiedanopportunitytodevelopaco-ordinatedBuckinghamshirewidementalwellbeingcommunicationscampaign.Aspartofthiscampaign,thistoolkithasbeenproducedtohelppartnersandorganisationsacrossBuckinghamshiretopromotepopulationwellbeingbyeitherhelpingtointegrateanunderstandingofwellbeingintoexistingactivitiesorusedtodevelopnewwellbeingcampaigns.

Key partners involved in delivering the Five Ways to Wellbeing communication campaign across Buckinghamshire:AylesburyValeDistrictCouncilwww.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk BuckinghamshireCountyCouncilwww.buckscc.gov.ukBuckinghamshireHealthcareNHSTrustwww.buckshealthcare.nhs.ukBucksSportwww.buckssport.org ChilternDistrictCouncilwww.chiltern.gov.ukCommunityImpactBuckswww.communityimpactbucks.org.uk NHSBuckinghamshireandOxfordshireClusterwww.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk OxfordHealthNHSFoundationTrustwww.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk SouthBucksDistrictCouncilwww.southbucks.gov.uk TheBuckinghamWaywww.thebuckinghamway.org.ukWycombeDistrictCouncilwww.wycombe.gov.ukContributionsfromBucksPrimaryCareCollaboratives


Briefing sheet Five Ways to Wellbeing (Summary)WewanttoencourageindividualsandcommunitiesinBuckinghamshiretoadoptthefivewaystoimprovedwellbeingidentifiedbytheNewEconomicsFoundation.Thismeansmoreindividualstakingupthefiveways-connect,beactive,takenotice,keeplearningandgive.

What is Wellbeing?• Wellbeingiswhenyoufeelgoodandenjoyyourdaytodaylife

• Thethingsthatwedoandthewaythatwethink,affectsour wellbeing

• Therearefivewaysthatcanhelpboostourwellbeing.Eachoftheseactionsorwaytowellbeingmakesapositivedifferencetohowwefeel

• Beingawareofandcombiningthesewillmakeadifference

• Youmightfindthatthereisonewayinparticularwherechanges couldbemade.Trythemandsee

1. Connect-withyourfriends,family,neighboursandpeopleatwork.Haveaconversation,passthetimeofday,maketimeforthatchat

2. Be Active-findaphysicalactivitythatyouenjoy,goforawalk,trygardening3. Take Notice-takethetimetolookattheday,thechangingseasons.Savourthemoment4. Keep Learning-trysomethingnewwhetheritsmakinganewrecipe,fixingthebikeorevensigningupforacourse

5. Give-smile,dosomethingniceforafriendorneighbour,makesometimeforothersKey Facts:• Happierpeoplecanadd7½yearstotheirlife.EachoftheseFiveWaystoWellbeinghas beenshowntomakeapositivedifferencetohowwefeel

• Peoplewithhighlevelsofmentalwellbeingaremorelikelytobeinworkorinfull-timeeducation

• 1in4peoplewillexperiencementaldistressduringtheirlifetime

Wellbeing Websites:MentalWellbeingSelf-assessmenthttp://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Wellbeing-self-assessment.aspx FiveWaystoMentalWellbeinghttp://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mental-wellbeing/Pages/five-ways-mental-wellbeing.aspx MentalWellbeinghttp://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/mental-wellbeing/Pages/mental-wellbeing.aspxBuckinghamshireWellbeingwebsitewww.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing


Briefing sheet Five Ways to Wellbeing• Wellbeinghastwomainaspects:feelinggoodandfunctioningwell

• Feelingsofhappiness,contentment,curiosity,engagement,enjoymentarecharacteristicof someonewithapositiveexperienceoftheirlife

• Functioningintheworldwithpositiverelationships,havingasenseofpurposeandsome controloveryourlifeareimportantattributesofwellbeing

• Researchshowsthattherearefiveactionsorwaystowellbeingwherepositiveactionswill contributetoandboostfeelingofwellbeing.Eachoftheseactionsorwayswillhavea positiveimpact

• Beingawareofandcombiningallfiveactionswillprovidearoundedcontributiontofeelinggood andfunctioningwell

• Youmayfeelyouarealreadyconsciouslyemployingsomeoftheactionsinyoureveryday approachtolifeandsoyoumayselectjustoneaspecttofocuson.Sometimesitisusefulto remindyourselfandreview

1. Connect-Withthepeoplearoundyou.Withfamily,friends,colleaguesandneighbours.Athome,workorinyourlocalcommunity.Thinkoftheseasthecornerstonesofyourlifeandinvesttimeindevelopingthem.Buildingtheseconnectionswillsupportandenrichyourlifeeveryday.

2. Be Active -Goforawalkorrun.Cycle.Playagame,trygardeningordancing;exercisingmakesyoufeelgood.Mostimportantly,discoveraphysicalactivityyouenjoyandthatsuitsyourlevelofmobilityandfitness.

3. Take Notice-Becurious.Catchsightofthebeautiful.Remarkontheunusual.Noticethechangingseasons.Savourthemoment,whetheryouarewalkingtowork,takingtimetoeatlunchortalkingtofriends.Beawareoftheworldaroundyouandwhatyouarefeeling.Reflectingonyourexperienceswillhelpyouappreciatewhatmatterstoyou.

4. Keep Learning-Trysomethingnew.Rediscoveranoldinterest.Signupforthatcourse.Takeonadifferentresponsibilityatwork.Fixabike.Learntoplayaninstrumentorhowtocookyourfavouritefood.Setachallengeyouwillenjoyachieving.Learningnewthingswillmakeyoumoreconfidentaswellasbeingfun.

5. Give-Dosomethingniceforafriend,orastranger.Thanksomeone.Smile.Volunteeryourtime.Joinacommunitygroup.Lookout,aswellasin.Seeingyourself,andyourhappiness,linkedtothewidercommunitycanbeincrediblyrewardingandcreatesconnectionswiththepeoplearoundyou.


How you can help - Top 10 tips 1. Includeinformationonwellbeing inanyrelatedpressreleasesand communicationsyourorganisationis sendingout

2. UsetheFiveWaystoWellbeinglogoas widelyaspossible

3. Includesomekeyhealthandwellbeing statistics

4. Includerelevantinformationon yourwebsite

5. Planeventsduringtheyearorbadge existingeventstosupporttheFiveWays toWellbeing

6. Thinkhowtheworkofyourorganisation cansupporttheFiveWaystoWellbeing

Useful websites:www.fivewaystowellbeing.org www.bucksmind.org.uk www.healthymindsbucks.nhs.uk www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mental-wellbeing www.emotionalwellbeing.southcentral.nhs.uk

Why we should promote wellbeing:NEFEvidence:http://www.neweconomics.org/publications/five-ways-well-being-evidence FiveWaystoWellbeing:http://www.neweconomics.org/publications/five-ways-to-wellbeing TheRoleofLocalGovernmentinPromotingWellbeing:http://www.neweconomics.org/publications/the-role-of-local-government-in-promoting-well-beingPublicMentalHealthandWellbeing–thelocalperspective:http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/Public-mental-health-well-being-local-perspective.aspxNationalMentalHealthStrategy-NoHealthwithoutMentalHealth:http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_124058.pdf

7. InformstaffabouttheFiveWaysto Wellbeingandpromotewellbeingthrough yourinternalcommunicationchannels

8. InsertalinkfromtheWellbeingwebsite www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing toyourown

9. Developpartnershipswithotherstoseek newopportunitiesforyourorganisation’s roleinwellbeing

10.Considerhowyoucouldtakeaction tomakewellbeingapriorityforyour organisation


Evidence shows that good relationships with family, friends and the wider community are important for mental wellbeing.• Socialrelationshipsareimportant.Buildingstronger,broadersocialconnectionscanincrease yourfeelingsofhappinessandself-worth

• Manyofuswouldliketospendmoretimewithpeoplewhoareimportanttoushoweverhavingabusylifecanmakethishard

• Resultsofsurveysshowthemostsignificantdifferencefoundbetweenthosewithmentalill healthandthosewithwellbeingissocialparticipation.Surveysshowpeoplevalueorwantto spendtimewithfriends,family,children

• Happypeoplehavestrongersocialnetworks(thisisnotintermsofvirtualinternetbasedsocial networksassuch)thanthosewhoareunhappy.Socialnetworkspromoteasenseofbelonging andwellbeing

• Therearetwodimensionstosocialrelationships:

1.Relationshipswhicharestrong and deep–supportive,encouraging,meaningful.Thesemay developovertimeandarenotattheacquaintancelevel

2.BroadRelationshipswhichmaybemoresuperficial–giveasenseoffamiliarity, connectedness,selfworth/positionincommunity

How connecting with other people can help• Humanbeingsaresocialanimals,andourrelationshipswithotherpeoplemattertous

• Strongrelationshipswithfamilyandfriendscanallowustoshareourfeelingsandknowthat weareunderstood.Theyprovideanopportunitytosharepositiveexperiencesandcangiveus emotionalsupport,aswellasthechancetosupportothers

How you can Connect with othersClickonthefollowingwebsitesforfurtherinformationonhowtoconnectwithothers:

1.FindideasonhowtoconnectwithotherpeopleontheNHSwebsite: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mental-wellbeing/Pages/connect-mental-wellbeing.aspx


Key messageStrengthenandbroadenyourrangeofrelationshipsandsocialnetworks.Spendtimewithyourfriendsandfamilyandmaketimeforconversationorhavingthatchat.

connect

Being active is great for your physical health and fitness. But evidence shows that it can also improve your mental wellbeing. • Beingactivedoesn’tmeanyouneedtospendhoursinthegym

• Simplyfindphysicalactivitiesthatyouenjoyandthinkabouthowtofitmoreoftheminto yourdailylife

How physical activity can help• Regularphysicalactivityisassociatedwithagreatersenseofwellbeingandlowerratesof depressionandanxiety

• Physicalactivityisthoughttocausechemicalchangesinthebrain,whichcanhelptopositively changeourmood

• Somescientistsalsothinkthatbeingactivecanhelpimprovewellbeingbecauseitbringsabout asenseofgreaterself-esteem,self-controlandtheabilitytorisetoachallenge

• Inchildren–actioniscentraltocognition.Inlaterlifebeingphysicallyactiveprotectsagainst cognitivedeclineandonsetofdepressivesymptomsandanxiety

• Aslittleasasingleboutof10minsphysicalactivitycanpositivelyimprovemood

How you can Be ActiveClickonthefollowingwebsitesforfurtherinformationonhowtobeactive:

1.ForlocalphysicalactivitiesyoucouldgetinvolvedwithviewtheBucksSportwebsite: www.buckssport.org2.SimplyWalkgroupsinBuckinghamshire: http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/row/simply_walk.page3.FindideasonhowtogetmoreactiveontheNHSwebsite: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mental-wellbeing/Pages/get-active-mental-wellbeing.aspx4.Buckinghamshirewellbeingwebsite:www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing


Key messageBeingactiveisforpeopleofallagesanddoesnotneedtobeintensephysicalactivity.Beingactive,suchaswalking,canalsoencouragesocialinteractions.

be active

Paying more attention to the present moment, to your own thoughts and feelings and to the world around you, can improve your mental wellbeing. • Sometimescalledawarenessor“mindfulness,”youcantakestepstodevelopthisinyourownlife

• Awarenessofthoughts,sensationsandfeelingswillcontinuetoenhancewellbeingforseveral years.Beinginastateofmindfulnesspredictspositivementalstates,selfregulatedbehaviourand heightenedselfknowledge

• Becomingmoreawareofthepresentmomentmeansnoticingthesights,smells,soundsand tastesthatyouexperience,aswellasthethoughtsandfeelingsthatoccurfromonemoment tothenext

• Mindfulness,canhelpusenjoytheworldmoreandunderstandourselvesbetter

How taking notice can help• Mindfulnessallowsustobecomemoreawareoftheflowofthoughtsandfeelingsthatwe experience.Wecantrainourselvestonoticewhenourthoughtsaretakingover,andrealise thattheydonothavecontroloverus

• Mostofushaveissuesthatwefindhardtoletgo,andmindfulnesscanhelpusdealwiththem moreproductively.Takingnoticeoftheworldaroundyoucanbringaboutreductionsinstress andimprovementsinmood

• Severalpracticescanhelpcreateanewawarenessofbodysensations,thoughtsandfeelings. Theyinclude:

1. Meditation–participantssitsilentlyandpayattentiontothesensationsofbreathingorotherregionsofthebody,bringingtheattentionbackwheneverthemindwanders

2. Yoga–participantsoftenmovethroughaseriesofposturesthatstretchandflexthebody,withemphasisonawarenessofthebreath

3. Tai-chi–participantsperformaseriesofslowmovements,withemphasisonawarenessofbreathing

How you can Take NoticeClickonthefollowingwebsitesforfurtherinformationonhowtotakenotice:

1.FindideasonhowtotakenoticeontheNHSwebsite: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mental-wellbeing/Pages/awareness-mental-wellbeing.aspx 2.Buckinghamshirewellbeingwebsite: www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing


Key messageTaketimetostopandbecomeawareofyoursurroundings,listeningtoyourthoughtsandfeelingsaboutthem.

take notice

Learning new skills can be useful, but it can also positively affect our mental wellbeing. It doesn’t have to mean getting more qualifications. There are many ways to bring learning into your life. • Evidenceshowsthatcontinuingtolearnthroughoutlifecanhelpimproveandmaintainour mentalwellbeing.Learningcanboostself-confidenceandself-esteem,helpbuildasenseof purpose,andhelpusconnectwithothers

• Forchildren,learningplaysanimportantroleinsocialandcognitivedevelopment.The continuationoflearningthroughlifehasthebenefitsofenhancinganindividual’sself-esteem, encouragingsocialinteractionandamoreactivelife

• Anecdotalevidencesuggeststhattheopportunitytoengageinworkoreducationalactivities helpstoliftolderpeopleoutofdepression.Adultlearninghasbeencorrelatedwithpositive effectsonwellbeing,reportsoflifesatisfaction,optimismandefficacy

How learning can help• Somestudieshaveshownthatlearningthroughoutlifeisassociatedwithgreatersatisfaction andoptimism,andimprovedabilitytogetthemostfromlife

• Somescientiststhinkthatsettinggoalsandworkingtowardsthemplaysanimportantrolein thewaylearninginfluenceswellbeing.Manyformsoflearninginvolvebeingwithotherpeople.

Thiscanhelpusbuildandstrengthensocialrelationships

How you can Keep LearningClickonthefollowingwebsitesforfurtherinformationonhowtokeeplearning:

1.DiscovertherangeofcoursesavailableacrossBuckinghamshirewithBucksAdultLearning: http://www.adultlearningbcc.ac.uk/2.FindideasonhowtokeeplearningontheNHSwebsite: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mental-wellbeing/Pages/learning-mental-wellbeing.aspx 3.Buckinghamshirewellbeingwebsite:www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing


Key messageLearningisforpeopleofallagesandcaninvolveanymannerofsubject.ManylearningopportunitiesexistinBuckinghamshirecoveringawiderangeoftopics.

keep learning

Most people would agree that giving to others is good in itself. But it can also improve your mental wellbeing. • Smallactsofkindnesstowardsotherpeople,orlargerones–suchasvolunteeringinyourlocal community–cangiveyouasenseofpurposeandmakeyoufeelhappierandmoresatisfied aboutlife

• Mutualcooperationisassociatedwithenhancedneuronalresponseinrewardareasofthe brain,whichindicatesthatsocialcooperationisintrinsicallyrewarding.Feelingsofhappiness andlifesatisfactionhavebeenstronglyassociatedwithactiveparticipationinsocialand communitylife

• Forolderpeople,volunteeringisassociatedwithmorepositiveaffectandmoremeaninginlife whileofferingsupporttoothershasbeenshowntobeassociatedwithreducedmortalityrates

• Committinganactofkindnessonceaweekoverasix-weekperiodisassociatedwithan increaseinwellbeing,comparedtocontrolgroups

How giving helps• Helpingothersandworkingwiththemcangiveusasenseofpurposeandbuildfeelings ofself-worth

• Givingourtimetoothersinaconstructivewayalsohelpsusstrengthenourrelationships andbuildnewones

How you can GiveClickonthefollowingwebsitesforfurtherinformationonhowtogive:

1.CommunityImpactBucks,provideslocalvolunteeringsupport: http://www.communityimpactbucks.org.uk/2.SpecificinformationonhowtovolunteerontheNHSwebsite: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/volunteering/Pages/Howtovolunteer.aspx3.FindideasonhowtogiveontheNHSwebsite: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mental-wellbeing/Pages/giving-mental-wellbeing.aspx 4.Buckinghamshirewellbeingwebsite:www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing


Key messageAnyactsofkindness,whethersmallorlargecanmakeyoufeelhappierandmoresatisfiedaboutlife.

give


Sample Postcards

Connect...Connect with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.

What is Wellbeing?Wellbeing is when you feel good and enjoy your day to day life. The way we think and the things we do, affects our wellbeing.

There are five ways that can help boost our wellbeing – Connect, Be active, Take notice, Keep learning and Give

www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing

Connectwith your friends, family, neighbours or people at work. Pass the time of day, make time for a chat...


Sample Postcards

What is Wellbeing?Wellbeing is when you feel good and enjoy your day to day life. The way we think and the things we do, affects our wellbeing:

Connect With the people around you. Have a conversation, pass the time of day, make time for a chat...Be active Find a physical activity that you enjoy, step outside, go for a walk, gardening...Take notice Take the time to stop and look at the world around you, the weather, the seasons...Keep learning Try something new whether it’s a new recipe, fixing the bike or even signing up for a course...Give Smile, do something nice for a friend or neighbour, make sometime for others...


connect...

be active...

take notice...

keep learning...

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Sample Leaflet

Steps to wellbeingYou probably know about the kind of things you can do to look after your physical health; like eating healthily and taking regular exercise.

But did you know that there are also practical steps that you can take to improve your wellbeing? Try them and see.

What is wellbeing?Wellbeing – is when you feel good and enjoy your day to day life.

The things that we do and the way that we think, affects our wellbeing; there are five ways that can help boost our wellbeing.

Research shows that happier people can add at least 7 1/2 years to their life. Each of these five ways to wellbeing has been shown to make a positive difference to how we feel. Being aware of and combining these will make a difference. You might find that there is one way that will help you make changes to your life.

five ways of wellbeing www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing

connectWith friends, family and neighbours, make time for a chat

be activeGo for a walk or a run, cycle or enjoy gardening

take noticeBe curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual

keep learningTry something new whether it’s a new recipe, fixing the bike or even signing up for a course

giveDo something nice for a friend, or a neighbour. Thank someone. Smile

connect be active take notice keep learning give


Take Steps to Improve your Wellbeing

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What is wellbeing?Enjoy Life more and improve your wellbeingvisit www.buckinghamshire.nhs.uk/wellbeing


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