During the month of February, there is a real focus on the mental health of children and young people, especially during Children’s Mental Health Week which this year takes place between 7th – 13th Feb. This year’s week will have a theme of “Growing Together”, which will encourage young people and the adults in their… Read More…
Fizz Free February has launched in Somerset this month encouraging everyone to make the pledge to #gofizzfree for better health. Somerset County Council is backing the campaign, encouraging people to ditch sugary drinks for twenty-eight days. The aim is to raise awareness of the health implications of drinking fizzy drinks which often contain high amounts… Read More…
During this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (7-13 February), Somerset County Council is working with ‘Young Somerset’ to encourage children to consider how they have grown, and how they can help others to grow as part of this year’s ‘Growing Together’ theme. Children and young people are coming through a period of unprecedented disruption which… Read More…
A good night’s sleep is often few and far between, with kids, stress and everything else we have going on it can be hard to have a good 8 hours a night. Good sleep helps us maintain a healthy life – it helps with controlling your weight, repairing your body, supporting your mental health and… Read More…
One in six people are taking part in Dry January this month and will already be feeling the benefit of living alcohol free. To keep everyone’s motivation up, Somerset County Council is sharing the top health benefits of giving booze the elbow for a month. It’s not too late to start – just pick a day in… Read More…
Somerset County Council is dispelling the myth that the third Monday in January is the most difficult day of the year and are encouraging everyone to make it magnificent. Post-Christmas bills, faltering New Year expectations, short days and bad weather have all contributed to the day being branded ‘Blue Monday’. The Samaritans have organised ‘Brew… Read More…
We’re told that Christmas is a time to be with family and to stick together, but that isn’t very helpful for the families of today, many of whom have step parents/children or parents who are separated. How do you keep everyone together without causing upset and how do you integrate step families into your traditions?… Read More…
Children and young people eligible for free school meals in Somerset will once again be offered free fun activities over the school holidays this winter. Young people aged 5 – 16 years will have the opportunity to take part in enriching physical activities and be provided with a nutritious meal and information about eating healthily, as… Read More…
Oh the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful and it’s a good thing you’ve got no place to go because you are very insecure about your skin right now. Well, don’t be. Winter is hard on everyone’s skin and when it is especially cold, it can cause a whole range of… Read More…
This has been a tough year for everyone, including the kids. From having to miss months of school to being kept separate from family and friends, 2020 has really taken a toll on all of our mental health. While parents have the chance to give their mental health a boost by switching off the news,… Read More…
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