We transform ideas into practical action by facilitating cross-sector collaborations that test healthcare interventions. From quick prototypes to longer term pilots, we are tackling health inequalities together. Find out more: linktr.ee/waystowellnesshttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mkrubqb3zc2g🌷 This is a reminder that our office will be closed for the May Bank Holiday on Monday, 4 May. We will reopen on Tuesday, 5 May. We hope you have a lovely May bank holiday. #BankHoliday #OfficeClosure01 May 2026 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrubqb3zc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mkapxsv6d22pPictured is Newcastle Council's Director of Housing, who spoke about how systems engage with communities and how the VCSE is central in facilitating these discussions. #Collaboration [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Apr 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkapxsv6d22phttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mkaprox3qk2pWith our work such a key part of the drive towards neighbourhood health and prevention, it was great for our Chief Executive Sandra Mitchell-Phillips to meet with like-minded leaders across a variety or organisations at this week's @connectedvoice.bsky.social AGM, themed around 'Building Community'24 Apr 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaprox3qk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mkaeca67hk2h🚨 Free training to help you show your social prescribing impact Ways to Wellness, in partnership with @newcastleuni.bsky.social, is offering a free one-day training course designed to help you demonstrate the impact of your work using data. forms.office.com/e/H7RQu5x50d24 Apr 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaeca67hk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mk63hfaygs2rIt's World Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Day. When a child has complex healthcare needs, everyone in the family is impacted. Our SPACE Pilot project takes a whole-family approach, working with siblings as well, because every child deserves support. www.waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot https://www.waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot23 Apr 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk63hfaygs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mjm7xr2ykc23🏆 We're very proud that our collaborative SPACE Pilot project has been shortlisted in the Engaging for Health and Wellbeing category of the Newcastle University Engagement and Place Awards 2026! https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/engagement/awards/ https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/engagement/awards/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0&fbclid=IwY2xjawRNm4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_-vpMdN1BIK0SCz8btlIxHHrkpr9ro08YTyrXYZbJZsq-Li9GRXDKrdrR-8_aem_WdrAWJjj3D7fEeWmJIIElg16 Apr 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm7xr2ykc23https://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mjf7qcn3v22q❓ How does a social prescribing ecosystem thrive? Find out why collaboration matters by watching the video from VONNE's 'The Power of the People': a celebration of social prescribing across the North East and North Cumbria. Watch the video ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4PvZkKMLH013 Apr 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf7qcn3v22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mive4adguc2bFantastic to be mentioned in this round-up that demonstrates how transformative community connection is to health and recovery - and highlights the power of working relationally, and truly listening https://unhurry.in/2026/04/04/this-daily-activities-can-improve-your-health-and-well-being/07 Apr 2026 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mive4adguc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mivde2p5os2bIt's #WorldHealthDay, celebrating the multilateral cooperation that turns evidence into action. All our projects centre on collaboration, collecting the evidence that supports positive systemic change. Our pre-operative work is just one example https://www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/ways-to-wellness-rewarded-for-its-partnership-working-at-the-newcastle-hospitals-celebrating-excellence-awardsnbsp07 Apr 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivde2p5os2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3miiuckc72s2s🐣 This is a reminder that our office will be closed over the Easter break on Good Friday, 3 April and Easter Monday, 6 April. We will be open again on Tuesday, 7 April. We hope everyone has a lovely Easter!02 Apr 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiuckc72s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mibewihahk2lOur CEO, Sandra Mitchell-Phillips, and Dr Anna Basu had the pleasure of attending the House of Commons last week for the National Academy for Social Prescribing parliamentary reception to mark its designation as the @who.int Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing Policy and Development.30 Mar 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibewihahk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mhxqhy3jjc2q🥳 Happy Social Prescribing Day! Hear from Sumi, a client from our persistent physical symptoms project. She talks about the difference #SocialPrescribing made to her life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpOP1J_-V6Y26 Mar 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxqhy3jjc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mhvgxjuh3c2h🚨 Don't forget to join us for Social Prescribing Day tomorrow as part of VONNE's 'the Power of People: a celebration of social prescribing across the North East and North Cumbria'! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvgxjuh3c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mhq5nrhrrk2uTell the story of your #SocialPrescribing impact using #data. Join one of our free one-day workshops in the #NorthEast for Social Prescribing Link Workers or people working around social prescribing. Register your interest by 17 April ➡️ forms.office.com/e/H7RQu5x50d @newcastleuni.bsky.social23 Mar 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhq5nrhrrk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mhgdoxxjjs2uYesterday, our link workers attended a sighted guide training session delivered by Guide Dogs UK. By strengthening our link workers' skills and confidence working with blind and partially sighted people, we’re helping ensure our work remains #inclusive and #accessible to everyone who needs it.19 Mar 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgdoxxjjs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mgpk5jfkgs2sPleased to add to our trophy collection - this time with the matrix Standard, a government quality mark for Information, Advice & Guidance. Matrix head Roger Chapman said: "At the heart of high-quality advice & support are strong leadership, excellent service & a focus on continuous improvement."10 Mar 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpk5jfkgs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mgcvywqdps2j“The findings of the ‘UK Poverty 2026’ report from the @jrf-uk.bsky.social are unsurprising yet shocking”, states Ways to Wellness Chief Executive Sandra Mitchell-Phillips. Why the health innovation response must recognise the integral role of the #VCSE. https://www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/deepening-poverty-why-health-innovation-response-must-recognise-vcse05 Mar 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcvywqdps2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mgabqyqj4c2u🥳 Join us on 26 March for Social Prescribing Day! VONNE is hosting 'the Power of People: a celebration of social prescribing across the North East and North Cumbria'. 📅 26 March - 10am to noon, online Sign up 🔗 https://www.vonne.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=87204 Mar 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgabqyqj4c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mg5jhzsx2s22Today's the day and it's shaping up to be an incredible event! Join us to hear the latest developments from our SPACE Pilot www.waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Mar 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5jhzsx2s22https://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mfk54a3dac24We're proud to have been featured in @who.int's Unlocking funding for well-being, equity and healthy societies: primer. Our long-term conditions project was highlighted as an innovative example of social impact bond (SIB) funding. https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2026-12798-52572-81397 https://www.who.int/europe/publi..23 Feb 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfk54a3dac24https://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mfbrfs4p7b2c⚽ We’re excited Northumberland FA is starting with the second cohort of Your Move next week. Your Move is for young people between 13 - 17 who find participating in traditional football environments more difficult due to long-term or acute health conditions. https://www.northumberlandfa.com/news/2026/feb/04/northumberland-fa-announces-second-cohort-of-your-move-following-successful-pilot20 Feb 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfbrfs4p7b2chttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mf7vzmpvbk26We're linking to Connect to Work; a next step following our support, tackling economic inactivity for public health theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/17/health-support-needed-to-tackle-joblessness waystowellness.org.uk/psychosocial-employment-support gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work https://www.waystowellness.org.uk/psychosocial-employment-support19 Feb 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7vzmpvbk26https://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mf4yssdrrk23📅 Join us at the @everychildnenc.bsky.social Network Huddle on 3 March. Hear more about our Social Prescribing And Community rEsources for Children and Young People (SPACE) Pilot, which supports children with complex conditions using a whole-family approach. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/network-huddle-space-pilot-tickets-198170596689318 Feb 2026 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4yssdrrk23https://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3meloywzfrc2cWe believe that to tackle health inequalities, change needs to start within. That’s why we are proud to have achieved our bronze Better Health at Work award. Read more about how we have embedded health and wellbeing into every part of our working lives. https://www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/employability-and-health-both-inside-and-out-at-ways-to-wellness11 Feb 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3meloywzfrc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mejdbt6fxk2aFollowing our successful accessible football skills programme for young people with health needs, we're thrilled @northumberlandfa.bsky.social will host 'Your Move' again from 24 Feb - a 6-week block of training for 12-17-yr-olds. https://www.northumberlandfa.com/news/2026/feb/04/northumberland-fa-announces-second-cohort-of-your-move-following-successful-pilot #Inclusion #Partnership10 Feb 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejdbt6fxk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3megm4xszoc23Learn more about how SPACE (Social Prescribing And Community rEsources for Children and Young People) Pilot is supporting children with complex conditions using a whole-family approach to their care. ✅ @everychildnenc.bsky.social Network Huddle ✅ 3 March, 1pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/network-huddle-space-pilot-tickets-198170596689309 Feb 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3megm4xszoc23https://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3md43qozxec2aThank you to Love Amelia for its support for our SPACE Pilot families, helping us address inequalities. SPACE Pilot looks after children with complex health needs & their families in partnership with the Great North Children's Hospital and Newcastle University: www.waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot23 Jan 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3md43qozxec2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mcwj2v34722aWe’re at @fuseonline.bsky.social’s Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement & Dissemination today. It’s great to be part of the launch of this valuable #FuseCoP in the region, helping ensure our data contributes to real-world systemic change that improves people’s lives.21 Jan 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwj2v34722ahttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mcrlj7gzgk2uWe're delighted to be featured in the North East Chamber of Commerce's #MemberSpotlight!💡 Read more about us and why we joined the North East’s largest business network ➡️ https://www.necc.co.uk/member-spotlight-ways-to-wellness/19 Jan 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrlj7gzgk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/waystowellness.org.uk/post/3mcaddyowfk2cIt was great to see so many people at the Northumberland launch event for our psychosocial employment support project today 🙌 Find out more ⬇️ https://www.waystowellness.org.uk/psychosocial-employment-support12 Jan 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:y7stiqjfdgdtymh376xeyhe3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcaddyowfk2c