HEALTH CHAMPIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP Shirley Sorhaindo March 16th 2016 WELCOME

Health Champions Project Newstart Creation - Health What is NEWSTART- CREATION HEALTH? It is a Lifestyle Health and Wellness Training program to empower and connect communities to build relationships, through Health Outreach projects It is an integrated practical and theoretical Health Education-Promotion lifestyle model of the 8 Natural Doctors- focused on wholistic natural Health and wellness (Spiritual, Mental/Emotional, Physical and Social) of Health & Social care, Public Health- Preventative Lifestyle, plus Natural Complementary Health. It is evidence–based that Mental Health conditions impact on Physical health, and vice-versa, on the whole person. it requires an integrated wholistic health approach.

NEWSTART-CREATION HEALTH NEWSTART- CREATION Health focuses on what people CAN DO, not what they should’nt do NEWSTART CREATION Health is about making PROGRESS, and not about perfection

HEALTH CHAMPIONS PROJECT NEWSTART- CREATION Health Training AIMS and OBJECTIVES To train and prepare Volunteers, and carers, with knowledge and skills, as facilitators, in-order to implement a peer-led programme of the health projects activities of NEWSTART CREATION HEALTH, within a Health –Hub Café for Seniors, and people with Mental Health issues (including Dementia) To be piloted with target group of individuals with Mental Health issues, and seniors (older people- aged 50 +) To collaborate with BME Forum, in view of “Mind the Gap” report (BME Mental Health)

The Programme HOW? The NEWSTART Model is the Practical Activities aspect e.g Healthy Eating Cooking Class. CREATION- Health Model is the theoretical aspect with workshops and course work-book, with a health assessment questionnaire, prior to commencing the training

Will run as a Pilot for 12 weeks Will run as a Pilot for 12 weeks. The first 8 weeks, one day per week, for each letter of NEWSTART -CREATION Health Acronym The last 4 weeks, will focus on Mental Health with a wholistic Health “Depression Recovery Program, with only one aspect of the practical NEWSTART Activities program which will be NUTRITION

It is evidenced based, that healthy nutritious plant-based food influences mood and behaviour The Programme will conclude with a NEWSTART-CREATION Health Healthy Eating Competition and a health Expo to celebrate

Nutrition Activity The N= NUTRITION- Activity will be implemented “ GOOD FOOD OVER MOOD, using plant-based foods, (Vegetarian-vegan and Raw) of ethnic, traditional foods, herbs and spices (preferably organic where possible) The other 7 Natural Doctors Activities will be implemented at the Café as a full Program, with a repeat of the training and more……..with LIFE COLOURS, and “EAT WELL SERIES” WHEN and WHERE ( Dates to be Confirmed) At BME Forum, London Road

THE 8 NATURAL DOCTORS NEWSTART CREATION -Health

NEWSTART N=UTRITION E=XERCISE W=ATER S=UNLIGHT T=EMPERANCE A=IR R=EST T=RUST

DOCTOR 1- NUTRITION The ORIGINAL DIET consisted of fruits, vegetables, grains ,nuts ,and seeds , herbs and spices. Only after the flood was flesh foods allowed. Scientific research proves that it is still the most healthful- when –it is natural, unrefined, wholesome, delicious , nutritious and fresh, without additives, and preservatives EAT WITH PLEASURE: Food should Colourful with eye appeal, flavour, variety. By combining different foods to make it balanced and nutritious ( Eat a Rainbow) Protein , can be obtained from peas, beans, brown rice, nuts, Tofu, oats etc Vitamins and Minerals obtained from a variety of Fruits and vegetables, e.g. Broccoli and other green leafy vegetables.

DOCTOR 2 EXERCISE

DOCTOR 3 WATER

DOCTOR 4 SUNLIGHT And STRESS BUSTERS

DOCTOR 5 TEMPERANCE

DOCTOR 6 AIR

DOCTOR 7 REST

DOCTOR 8 Trust in God

DOCTOR 8 TRUST

CREATION Health

CHOICE

REST and RELAXATION

ENVIRONMENT

TRUST

ACTIVITIES

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

OUTLOOK

NUTRITION

REFLECTIONS PHYSICAL- A Healthy BODY Whenever I feel the need for EXERCISE I just lie down, until it goes away MENTAL/EMOTIONAL- A sound Mind Do not put off until tomorrow, the things that you can do the day after tomorrow SPIRITUAL- SOCIAL- A holier -happier Spirit Go to heaven for the climate or to hell for the company Chillax…….Relax Are you Living NEWSTART-CREATION –HEALTH?

Thank You! Any Questions