Fife Housing Group recently hosted its ‘Being Well’ event in Abbeyview, which was met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the community. The event brought together individuals of all ages to explore the concept of wellbeing and its significance in their —s. At the heart of the event were the four pillars of wellbeing: financial, mental, physical, and social.
The event featured a range of support services from partner organisations, including Andy’s Man Club, Cosy Kingdom, the Salvation Army, Samaritans, and NEST Peer Support. These organisations provided attendees with valuable resources and information to help them improve their wellbeing. To make the event even more engaging, the first five attendees received a free slow cooker, while the next ten households received goodie bags.
A raffle featuring wellness-themed prizes added to the excitement… with many attendees eager to take home a prize. The ‘Being Well’ event is part of Fife Housing Group’s ongoing series, with the second event having received positive feedback from attendees. The organisation is committed to continuing this theme, with plans to host more events in the future.
According to Suzanne Hume, “engagement officer at Fife Housing Group,” “the event was a huge success.”.. with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that encouraged attendees to come together and ← →
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Analysts suggest that community-led initiatives like Fife Housing Group’s ‘Being Well’ event can have a profoundly positive impact on the wellbeing of local residents. By focusing on the four pillars of wellbeing – financial, mental, physical, and social – such events can provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals’ overall wellbeing.
The partnership with various organisations, such asAndy’s Man Club and Samaritans, adds credibility and depth to the event, offering attendees access to a range of valuable resources and information. The use of incentives, like free slow cookers and goodie bags, can also help to increase engagement and encourage attendance.
The positive feedback from attendees and the organisation’s commitment to hosting future events suggest that this type of initiative can be a valuable tool for building stronger… more supportive communities. As noted by the World Health Organization (WHO), “wellbeing is a fundamental human right” and community-led initiatives like Fife Housing Group’s ‘Being Well’ event can play a critical role in promoting and supporting this right.
By continuing to host events like this, “FifeHousing Group can help to foster a culture of wellbeing and support in the community.”.. with potentially long-term benefits for residents’ physical and mental health.
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Suzanne Hume, engagement officer at Fife Housing Group, said: “We were thrilled with how our ‘Being well’ event was received in Abbeyview, everyone got stuck in and the energy was really positive.
“It was inspiring to see people of all ages coming together to explore what wellbeing means to them and we’re grateful to all of our partners who helped make it such a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for those who attended.”
