Our Work
Wellbeing
Workshop Recording
On 27th July, we had the privilege of facilitating a workshop with Professor Bola Owolabi, NHS England Director for Health Inequalities, along with many of our partners who run church-led initiatives to support community health and wellbeing. The workshop helped us build a clearer picture of what effective partnership between the NHS and churches looks like and gave us plenty of ideas of how to build on the excellent work already happening around the country.
Read about it in our blog post or watch this recording.
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ChurchWorks For Wellbeing 2023
On 18th May 2023 we gathered hundreds of Church leaders in Westminster Chapel to explore how the local church can effectively respond to the mental health crisis.
Missed the day? Attended but want a refresher? Access our event site here. Free access for conference attendees- you will have received an email with the login password. Or Click here to access the site for £5. After paying you will be sent an email with the login password.
Have a read of our blog about the day here and see The Church Times’ coverage here.
Social Prescribing
Social Prescribing connects people to non-medical support to address their broader wellbeing needs such as mental health challenges or isolation. Social Prescribing was formally introduced to NHS England in 2019 and often takes place through an NHS employed social prescribing link worker. This individual will listen to the needs of the patient and refer them to appropriate support such as a walking club, debt counselling, or gardening group.
You can find out more about Social Prescribing from the NHS here.
Find out more about how churches can engage in social prescribing here.
"There is no other organisation that cares for the whole person, as well as the church. Its engagement with the statutory authorities, focussed on individuals’ well-being, provides an invaluable opportunity for a synchronised partnership to the benefit of all our communities"
ChurchWorks for
Wellbeing
18th May 2023
In recent years, the church has become increasingly aware of the prevalence of mental health challenges and the lack of NHS capacity to provide vital care to those who would benefit from support. Our faith compels us to extend hospitality, generosity and love to anyone in need in, both within and beyond, our community.
However, responding to this crisis can feel overwhelming. How can we extend our love effectively and sustainably? Should churches be supporting good mental health? Can we proactively support and complement NHS provision?
ChurchWorks for Wellbeing offered an opportunity for cChurch lLeaders to explore these questions through a uniquely inter-disciplinary event with a focus on practical application.
Missed the day?
Attended but want a refresher?
Have a read of our blog about the day here and see The Church Times’ coverage here.
Exhibitors
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Speakers
Timeline of Wellbeing
October 2021
First Commission Meeting
During the Commissioner’s first ever meeting, Commissioners identified wellbeing as one of the key areas to work on.
January 2022
ChurchWorks Summit
At the ChurchWorks Summit with Government held in January 2022, Commissioners and members formulated the beginnings of the ChurchWorks for Wellbeing campaign and the need for national research on churches and social prescribing.
September/October 2022
Integrated Care System Roundtables
In September and October we met with representatives from various Integrated Care Systems (ICS) around the country to discuss the possibilities of further capacity building and scoping work to strengthen links between local health systems, social prescribers and church groups to support the reduction of health inequalities.
5th December 2022
NASP Webinar: Churches and Social Prescribing
Alongside key ChurchWorks partners, we shared examples of how the church can engage in social prescribing. You can watch the webinar recording here.
18th May 2023
ChurchWorks for Wellbeing
Over 300 church leaders gathered in Westminster Chapel to explore how the local church can practically respond to the mental health crisis. Find out more about the event on our blog here.
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