New mood-boosting activity scheme, Active Minds, launches in Wirral

Thursday, 15 August 2024

Active Minds, launched by the Active Wirral service and NHS Wirral Talking Therapies, will aim to help people feel better mentally by encouraging them to get out and about in the borough.

The project is a partnership effort, working across the council’s Neighbourhood Services such as Active Wirral leisure, Libraries, Parks and Countryside, Museums and the Floral Pavilion, and offers activities in different places where participants can collect stamps for a ‘passport’.

The scheme aims to help people feel better by encouraging them to move more, explore their communities, connect with people and discover what’s already out there – offering free and affordable activities as an incentive.

Some of the free activities available on the scheme include:

  • 1 round of golf at Arrowe Park Pitch and Putt
  • 5 free book reservations at Wirral Libraries
  • Invigor8 3 days passes, to make the most of Wirral Leisure Centres or other activities
  • 1 tour of the Williamson Art Gallery
  • 1 free coffee at the Floral Pavilion Café

Active Minds is aimed at people who have taken the first steps to talk more with NHS Wirral Talking Therapies. NHS Wirral Talking Therapies is led by Everyturn Mental Health, a non-profit organisation providing mental health services on behalf of the NHS. Everyturn have funded the project via their innovation fund to improve their services in Wirral.

Samantha Lee, Community Development Team Manager at Everyturn, said: 

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"Our physical wellbeing and mental health are intrinsically connected and there are so many ways that we can improve our wellbeing right here on our doorstep.

"This partnership with Wirral Council has meant we can support individuals to become more active and involved with the local community. There is something for everyone. We are so excited to launch this program and see how it improves the lives of those that engage with it."

The initiative will be offered to everyone who is eligible for talking therapies. Those taking part will receive their own passport and be encouraged to get involved with what is on their doorstep. Watch the video below or find out more online.