Health & wellbeing
Taking care of the neighborhood one step at time
Our partnership with primary care provider Better Health MCR supports people to manage their own health through group activities and individual support. Managed by our Health & Wellbeing Coach, the programme helps patients set their own wellbeing goals through 1-1 coaching, provides a range of activities across Platt Hall and the local Robert Darbishire GP Practice, and supports people to engage with wider activities in the neighbourhood.
“We recognise the powerful impact that art can have on well-being. Platt Hall provides opportunities for engagement, reflection, and connection; to learn about each other, and to create much needed local attachment. We have already been privileged to hear moving personal accounts from residents who have experienced improvements in their own health from engagement with the Hall. We hope that our partnership work will add to the evolving evidence on arts, health and well-being and that it will help to develop the case that we should support people to create their own health.”
Victoria Tolliday, Clinical Director RDP Clinical Network, Robert Darbishire Practice Limited, Rusholme Health Centre
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The programme
HEALTH COACHING
Arthur Simons, our Health and Wellbeing Coach, provides 1-1 coaching sessions across The Robert Darbishire Practice (Better Health MCR) and Platt Hall. A health coach supports people to self-manage their health through setting personalised, achievable goals, and tracks their progress and challenges along the way.
This approach can help people focus on what’s important to them and increase motivation and accountability towards positive change. Health coaching can be effective in improving health outcomes for people living with a variety of long-term conditions, or in preventing new ones developing.
WALK & TALK
A weekly relaxed and social walk starting at Platt Hall every Monday. Perfect for people who are looking to increase their physical exercise and a great way to meet and chat to new people. On the walks, we pause and look at images of objects from the collection and often visit other local landmarks. The objects provide a focus, a way to stimulate conversation and connection with each other. These walks are supported by volunteers from the local neighbourhood.
HEALTH LIFESTYLE COURSES
These six-week courses are designed to enhance participants' confidence, knowledge, and skills in managing their health. They include group discussions, interactive sessions with clinicians, creative activities with artists, cooking demonstrations by professional chefs, and handling health-related objects.
The courses emphasize listening to diverse perspectives and building confidence, forming supportive groups to develop strategies for overcoming challenges. After the course, participants can stay connected with Platt Hall's community through ongoing health and wellbeing programs and volunteering opportunities.
RDP GARDEN CLUB
A weekly gardening club in the community garden at front of The Robert Darbishire Practice. A great way to spend more time in nature, do something good for the community and meet and chat to new people in the local area.
For more information, please email Arthur Simon, Platt Hall art and well-being coach.
