Wellbeing

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Keeping your volunteers, staff and coaches well is vital to a happy and successful group. With the right support for their own wellbing your people can continue to support the young people you work with.

Sported is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our network, this consists of coaches/group leaders, volunteers, and young people. Our vision is to “support the mental wellbeing of our group leaders and help their young people to be physically and mentally healthier.

If you would like to speak to Penny Rabone our Wellbeing Lead, please contact on p.rabone@sported.org.uk

Physical health

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Being active is a key part of a healthy life, with benefits to both physical and psychological health. Taking part in physical activity for 60 minutes a day is linked to improved outcomes and significant health benefits. Take a look at these resources for more details and links to research.

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Social prescribing

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Take a look at how social prescribing could help your participants. The benefits for both adults and young people are becoming clearer, with research showing positive impacts on personal wellbeing and mental health.

These region specific webinars, run by Dan Hopewell, give an introduction to social prescribing in your area. Check out the resources for your area to watch the webinar and download the slides from the session.

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Mental health

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These useful pocket sized documents have been developed in partnership with our friends at Mind. Specific to each region, they contain QR links to helpful information for group leaders and coaches on how to support your young people.

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Training

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Mental health UK training for young people – Sported are currently working with Mental Health UK to deliver face to face workshops to young people across the Country, on a variety of subject areas such as; Resilience, Anxiety, Low mood and depression, Exam stress, making decisions about the future, social pressures, managing studies, friendships and juggling time. If you are interested in delivering these at your group, please contact Penny Rabone p.rabone@sported.org.uk

Leadership coaching– 1:1 support is available to all Sported members, free. Specifically aimed at people who are leading a team of staff/volunteers at their organisation/club. The purpose is to help you realise your potential of becoming a more effective leader. To find out more and submit a request form, please follow this link.

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