Tags: east of england

  • Advice for Health launches

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/advice-for-health-launches

    The funding can be used to provide wellbeing and emotional support to help people feel more able to access advice services. It can also be used to improve existing advice…

  • Willow Tree: Skills and safety

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/willow-tree-stores-skills-and-safety

    We have a big county lines issue here [the transportation of drugs across county borders]. People with a learning disability are often used as runners because the gangs know that…

  • LGBTQ+ Youth Groups in Fenland: Cost of living affecting members and staff

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/lgbtq-youth-groups-in-fenland-cost-of-living-affecting-members-and-staff

    Since the cost of living crisis we have created a free shop in our office that’s a clothing swap and a place to access food. We’ve seen the amount of…

  • Wings Great Yarmouth: Expression through arts

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/wings-great-yarmouth-expression-through-arts

    An artist came in who helped us draw pieces inspired by our stories, our emotions – not necessarily in the negative but in the positive feelings of having worked through…

  • Wings Great Yarmouth

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/wings-great-yarmouth

    Wings Great Yarmouth provides an opportunity for people with experienced traumatic sexual harassment and intimidation to support one another through discussion and the creation of art. It will provide fortnightly…

  • LGBTQ+ Youth Groups in Fenland

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/lgbtq-youth-groups-in-fenland

    LGBTQ+ Youth Groups in Fenland supports young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity in the Wisbech and March areas…

  • LGBTQ+ Youth Groups in Fenland: Making a difference

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/lgbtq-youth-groups-in-fenland-making-a-difference

    A lot of members socialise outside of group time, but what’s lovely is that although they’ve created friendship groups, all of them still come to our group sessions every…

  • Local Conversation in Kirkley: Making a more accessible community

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/local-conversation-in-kirkley-making-a-more-accessible-community

    One example where we’ve made a tangible difference is with First Light festival, a multi arts festival in Lowestoft that runs live music, well-being events, science events and screenings all…

  • New funding available for local groups in parts of East England

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/press-releases/new-funding-available-for-local-groups-in-parts-of-east-england

    Local groups with great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are now invited to apply for funding. People’s Health Trust has just opened Active Communities…

  • Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Young Carers: friendship and education

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/helping-young-carers-great-yarmouth-and-gorleston-young-carers

    "When I first met Peter he told me his story. From 17 years old, he was responsible for the care of his mum, who suffers from a long-term physical health…

  • New funding available for local groups in parts of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/press-releases/new-funding-available-for-local-groups-in-parts-of-bedfordshire-buckinghamshire-hampshire-and-oxfordshire

    Local groups with great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are now invited to apply for funding. People’s Health Trust has just launched Active Communities…

  • Puddle Ducks - parents and tots group

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/puddle-ducks-parents-and-tots-group

    Puddle Ducks - parents and tots group aimed to reduce social isolation experienced by parents of pre-school children and increase confidence and wellbeing. Participants can also shape the project by…

  • Get Set Youth

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/get-set-youth

    Yellow Door, who provide information, advice, support and advocacy services to young people, identified a need to support young people’s social networks and wellbeing and to reduce the risk of…

  • The Voice cLoud: Community power in coastal communities

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/the-voice-cloud-community-power-in-coastal-communities

    A new report by the Chief Medical Officer has found there are high concentrations of chronic diseases and lower life expectancy in England’s coastal towns. Whilst a focus on health…

  • Local Conversation in Haverhill South is taking action to support young people

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/local-conversation-in-haverhill-south-is-taking-action-to-support-young-people

    The Local Conversation in Haverhill South, funded by People’s Health Trust using money raised by Health Lottery East, supports people living in a neighbourhood experiencing high levels of disadvantage. Mental…

  • International Women’s Day: Exploring COVID-19 barriers for women

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/international-womens-day-exploring-covid-19-barriers-for-women

    Monday 8 March marked International Women’s Day. It is also nearly one year since the UK went into the first lockdown due to the pandemic. COVID-19 has had different impacts…

  • South Street Kids

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/south-street-kids

    Ipswich Community Media CIC and their two-year project South Street Kids runs weekly creative workshops in arts, music and media specifically designed for and by young people living in Westgate…

  • Get Set Youth project evaluation

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications/case-studies/canvey-get-set-youth

    The project was funded, through Health Lottery East, as part of People’s Health Trust’s Active Communities programme. The project was evaluated by Ecorys as part of the independent evaluation of…

  • A-lot-tment of success

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/a-lot-tment-of-success

    Community Action Suffolk has been supporting a Local Conversation in Haverhill South, Suffolk, since 2014. Through the Local Conversation, residents are identifying and addressing shared priorities, including: health and wellbeing;…

  • Refugee Week 2020

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/refugee-week-2020

    Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee…

  • Celebrating 55 years

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/celebrating-55-years

    A recent community event in Clements, Haverhill South, brought together more than 100 residents to celebrate their history and achievements. The event marked 55 years since Clements housing estate, where…

  • Celebrate, connect and share

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/celebrate-connect-and-share

    Steering Group members from six Local People projects supported by Royal Voluntary Service came together to celebrate, connect and share. In May, Royal Voluntary Service held their first ever Steering…

  • Better Bretton

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/better-bretton

    Better Bretton is a group of residents who work together to improve local lives and bring the community together in Bretton. It's part of the Local People project in…

  • LGBT+ History Month

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/lgbt-history-month

    February marks LGBT+ History Month, which aims to promote equality and diversity across Great Britain. A series of events and activities are planned as part of LGBT+ History Month across…

  • BMX track launches

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/bmx-track-launches

    “When the forum was formed in 2014 we looked for a project that would provide a legacy for the residents of Haverhill South, something they could be proud of that…