Social Prescribing: Connecting the Dots for Better Well-being

In our fast-paced and ever-changing world, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling with various aspects of our well-being. We’ve all experienced those seemingly endless waiting times at the GP’s office, hoping for a quick remedy to our physical ailments or mental health concerns. We’ve all been there; anxiously sitting in a… Continue reading Social Prescribing: Connecting the Dots for Better Well-being

Too Fat to Fit in? Why size shouldn’t stop you socialising.

Slimming World has recently come under fire for suggesting you should drop your fat friends if you want to lose weight. Well Thanks. What if you ARE the fat friend?  Are we are too fat to fit in?    The reality is that those of us carrying excess weight  are already put off  socialising and exercising out of… Continue reading Too Fat to Fit in? Why size shouldn’t stop you socialising.

Want to meet new people in Manchester? I did and my life changed for the better.

  Over 10 years ago, I found myself alone in Manchester after my life and marriage fell apart. I took the first job I could.  I was a divorced 30-something father-of-two in a strange city with no friends locally. I missed company on a weekend. I realised that had to change and I needed to… Continue reading Want to meet new people in Manchester? I did and my life changed for the better.

Manchester Mental Health Awareness Week and What You Can Do About It

Well, it isn’t technically a Manchester event; it’s nationwide. The subject is just as important here as it is anywhere else in the UK, however. So let’s look at what the week is all about and what we can do in Manchester to help combat the effects of mental health. Founded in 2001, Mental Health… Continue reading Manchester Mental Health Awareness Week and What You Can Do About It