Welcome to the Launch workshop for the Discussion Kit ‘A fair deal for wellbeing’?

Introduction Launch workshop aims By the end of the workshop, you will: be familiar with the potential of the discussion kit and its working. have discussed ideas for using the kit in your own areas

Introduction Launch workshop programme 1.30Introduction: What is the Wellbeing Discussion Kit and how was it created? 1.50 The Wellbeing Discussion Kit: Have a go All workshop participants have the opportunity to use the kit for themselves in a small group Break 3.30Next steps How can we best use the Wellbeing Discussion Kit in our own localities? 4.30 Close

We empower people and communities to take action to make changes that improve wellbeing We deliver asset-based engagement processes for NHS, housing associations and local government We provide consultancy research and training to promote and enhance wellbeing Introduction Our Life – a social enterprise for wellbeing

Introduction Why a discussion kit?

Introduction: History 2009 Regional Wellbeing Survey Group: How can we engage the public in a conversation about: the 5 ways to wellbeing, the North West Mental Wellbeing Survey and also around the issue of mental wellbeing more generally?

Introduction: 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect – with the people around you Be active – go for a walk or do some gardening Take notice – be curious, reflect on your experiences Keep learning – try something new Give – volunteer your time or skills

This is what we want But how?

Introduction: History 2010 Design group formed: Our Life (Peter Bryant), NHS North West (Jude Stansfield), NHS Cumbria (Jane Mathieson), NHS Liverpool (Catherine Reynolds)

Introduction: History 2010 Draft discussion kit piloted three times Amendments made, new versions written 2011 Implementation strategy agreed with NHS NW Design work completed Launch workshop 2012 Commissioned by CHAMPS to deliver across Cheshire and Merseyside

Introduction: The Discussion kit needs to…… Be straightforward to facilitate Stimulate conversation Not take too long to use Be easy to use Be easy to get hold of Get people thinking about the 5 ways to wellbeing Allow people to plan action (if they want to)

Have a go! A chance to use the discussion kit

Next steps 1.Questions and answer session (15 mins) How did it go? What did you think of it?

Next steps 2. Using it in your own area (30 mins) (in twos or threes) Who do you want to use the discussion kit in your own area (who are you targeting?) How will you get people to use it? What plans do you have?

Next steps You can -Use the discussion kit in your work, if you need to, download a copy from the Our Life website discussion-kit discussion-kit -Encourage others to use the kit. -Host a workshop in your area to encourage people to use the kit

Next steps You can help evaluate it -Make sure people fill in the pre-paid evaluation postcards (ten in each pack) (you can download more) -Please use the ‘Survey Monkey’ online questionnaire to give your thoughts: deal_for_wellbeing deal_for_wellbeing

Reporting & points of contact Troubleshooting –Peter Bryant – –Sallie Bridgen – –Sue Millichap – –Jayne Malone – –Our Life are on