Ways to Wellness
@waystowellness.org.uk
We transform ideas into practical action by facilitating cross-sector collaborations that test healthcare interventions. From quick prototypes to longer term pilots, we are tackling health inequalities together.
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As we begin to wrap up 2025, we’d like to thank our wonderful staff, partners, and collaborators for their hard work, commitment, and support throughout the year.
Our office will be closed for the festive period from Wednesday, 24 December and will re-open on Friday, 2 January.
Our office will be closed for the festive period from Wednesday, 24 December and will re-open on Friday, 2 January.
It's a bittersweet Christmas Eve Eve in Ways to Wellness' world as today we bid a fond farewell to our Head of Implementation Ang Broadbridge, after four years with the organisation.
Please join us in wishing her the best of luck in her next steps, as well as a restful and joyful festive break!
Please join us in wishing her the best of luck in her next steps, as well as a restful and joyful festive break!
December 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
It's a bittersweet Christmas Eve Eve in Ways to Wellness' world as today we bid a fond farewell to our Head of Implementation Ang Broadbridge, after four years with the organisation.
Please join us in wishing her the best of luck in her next steps, as well as a restful and joyful festive break!
Please join us in wishing her the best of luck in her next steps, as well as a restful and joyful festive break!
As we begin to wrap up 2025, we’d like to thank our wonderful staff, partners, and collaborators for their hard work, commitment, and support throughout the year.
Our office will be closed for the festive period from Wednesday, 24 December and will re-open on Friday, 2 January.
Our office will be closed for the festive period from Wednesday, 24 December and will re-open on Friday, 2 January.
December 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
As we begin to wrap up 2025, we’d like to thank our wonderful staff, partners, and collaborators for their hard work, commitment, and support throughout the year.
Our office will be closed for the festive period from Wednesday, 24 December and will re-open on Friday, 2 January.
Our office will be closed for the festive period from Wednesday, 24 December and will re-open on Friday, 2 January.
Find out more about this particular family's journey at thenicolerichfoundation.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Find out more about this particular family's journey at thenicolerichfoundation.org.uk
Thanks to Newcastle Hospitals Charity's arts programme & Northern Lights Newcastle, Gail and Matthew Rich were able to take daughter Jessica, who we support through our SPACE Pilot, to the light trail
Thank you for helping us give families this very special gift!
waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot
Thank you for helping us give families this very special gift!
waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot
December 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thanks to Newcastle Hospitals Charity's arts programme & Northern Lights Newcastle, Gail and Matthew Rich were able to take daughter Jessica, who we support through our SPACE Pilot, to the light trail
Thank you for helping us give families this very special gift!
waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot
Thank you for helping us give families this very special gift!
waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot
What a great way to end the year! 🏅 Ways to Wellness has been awarded Bronze in the Better Health at Work scheme for the North East and Cumbria.
The whole team participated in activities from learning more about sleep to mindful movement and creativity. We have our sights on silver for 2026.
The whole team participated in activities from learning more about sleep to mindful movement and creativity. We have our sights on silver for 2026.
December 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
What a great way to end the year! 🏅 Ways to Wellness has been awarded Bronze in the Better Health at Work scheme for the North East and Cumbria.
The whole team participated in activities from learning more about sleep to mindful movement and creativity. We have our sights on silver for 2026.
The whole team participated in activities from learning more about sleep to mindful movement and creativity. We have our sights on silver for 2026.
We’re attending @durham.ac.uk’s Deprescribing in Pain & Mental Health event—an interdisciplinary discussion on #deprescribing in chronic pain and mental health. Key points highlight its link to #HealthInequalities and the importance of strong relationships.
December 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We’re attending @durham.ac.uk’s Deprescribing in Pain & Mental Health event—an interdisciplinary discussion on #deprescribing in chronic pain and mental health. Key points highlight its link to #HealthInequalities and the importance of strong relationships.
Listen to Amanda Baile, @angbroadbridge.bsky.social, & Dr Steph Scott on the This is the North podcast talk about the childcare issues facing families across the North East.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Listen to Amanda Baile, @angbroadbridge.bsky.social, & Dr Steph Scott on the This is the North podcast talk about the childcare issues facing families across the North East.
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📷 We were thrilled to invite Newcastle Chronicle on the pitch with the Your Move participants!
Your Move, a collaboration with Northumberland FA, is breaking down barriers to access England’s national sport.
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
#InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities
Your Move, a collaboration with Northumberland FA, is breaking down barriers to access England’s national sport.
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
#InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities
Champions League footballer backs 'phenomenal' project supporting youngsters
Kylla Sjoman has swapped the Champions League for the Northumberland FA and supported an innovative scheme helping youngsters with long-term health conditions back into sport.
chroniclelive.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
📷 We were thrilled to invite Newcastle Chronicle on the pitch with the Your Move participants!
Your Move, a collaboration with Northumberland FA, is breaking down barriers to access England’s national sport.
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
#InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities
Your Move, a collaboration with Northumberland FA, is breaking down barriers to access England’s national sport.
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
#InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities
👋 Visit us today at the Developing NHS Innovation Conference in London. We’re delighted to be part of the conversation around streamlining the adoption of new innovations in #healthcare. Come and pick up a Ways to Wellness tote bag before they're gone!
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
👋 Visit us today at the Developing NHS Innovation Conference in London. We’re delighted to be part of the conversation around streamlining the adoption of new innovations in #healthcare. Come and pick up a Ways to Wellness tote bag before they're gone!
Fab to be at @populationhealth.bsky.social & @childrennortheast.bsky.social conf on giving children the 'Strongest Start' where @angbroadbridge.bsky.social is a panellist
It's been great to hear #SocialPrescribing & the #VCSE sector are seen as key players in this
#CPHCNE25 #CPH2025 #CPHCYP25
It's been great to hear #SocialPrescribing & the #VCSE sector are seen as key players in this
#CPHCNE25 #CPH2025 #CPHCYP25
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Fab to be at @populationhealth.bsky.social & @childrennortheast.bsky.social conf on giving children the 'Strongest Start' where @angbroadbridge.bsky.social is a panellist
It's been great to hear #SocialPrescribing & the #VCSE sector are seen as key players in this
#CPHCNE25 #CPH2025 #CPHCYP25
It's been great to hear #SocialPrescribing & the #VCSE sector are seen as key players in this
#CPHCNE25 #CPH2025 #CPHCYP25
We've been glad to work with @northumberlandfa.bsky.social on inclusive #football for children with health challenges.
Hear from kids, parents and others involved in this film - www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7cd...
#ThankYou England Football & the FA Journey to Inclusion Fund for making this possible!
Hear from kids, parents and others involved in this film - www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7cd...
#ThankYou England Football & the FA Journey to Inclusion Fund for making this possible!
Your Move - bringing the beautiful game to more young people with complex health needs
YouTube video by Ways to Wellness
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November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We've been glad to work with @northumberlandfa.bsky.social on inclusive #football for children with health challenges.
Hear from kids, parents and others involved in this film - www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7cd...
#ThankYou England Football & the FA Journey to Inclusion Fund for making this possible!
Hear from kids, parents and others involved in this film - www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7cd...
#ThankYou England Football & the FA Journey to Inclusion Fund for making this possible!
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It was lovely to be asked to say a bit about what my role is, and what I enjoy about it. A lot of people can't understand why you would want to do project development and (especially) fundraising, but I love the impact I can have in shaping projects at such an early stage!
Many people ask us about how we take an idea from kernel stage to full test-and-learn prototype. Wonder no more - our Head of Development @simonbromhead.bsky.social has explained all in our latest #blog post
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
From innovative idea to deliverable prototype: the Ways to Wellness approach — Ways to Wellness
Getting from an innovative idea to a deliverable prototype can be a nuanced process that involves many factors. Our Head of Development Simon Bromhead, explains the Ways to Wellness approach to...
www.waystowellness.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It was lovely to be asked to say a bit about what my role is, and what I enjoy about it. A lot of people can't understand why you would want to do project development and (especially) fundraising, but I love the impact I can have in shaping projects at such an early stage!
Thanks to everyone for a great session today. If there are any follow-up questions, feel free to email us at info@waystowellness.org.uk
Don't forget about the Fuse, Early Life and Adolescence cluster lunchtime seminar tomorrow to hear about our SPACE CYP (Social Prescribing And Community rEsources for Children and Young People) pilot.
📅 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, Noon
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
📅 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, Noon
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
November 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thanks to everyone for a great session today. If there are any follow-up questions, feel free to email us at info@waystowellness.org.uk
Many people ask us about how we take an idea from kernel stage to full test-and-learn prototype. Wonder no more - our Head of Development @simonbromhead.bsky.social has explained all in our latest #blog post
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
From innovative idea to deliverable prototype: the Ways to Wellness approach — Ways to Wellness
Getting from an innovative idea to a deliverable prototype can be a nuanced process that involves many factors. Our Head of Development Simon Bromhead, explains the Ways to Wellness approach to...
www.waystowellness.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Many people ask us about how we take an idea from kernel stage to full test-and-learn prototype. Wonder no more - our Head of Development @simonbromhead.bsky.social has explained all in our latest #blog post
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/fr...
#TestAndLearn #HealthInnovation #Collaboration
Don't forget about the Fuse, Early Life and Adolescence cluster lunchtime seminar tomorrow to hear about our SPACE CYP (Social Prescribing And Community rEsources for Children and Young People) pilot.
📅 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, Noon
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
📅 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, Noon
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Don't forget about the Fuse, Early Life and Adolescence cluster lunchtime seminar tomorrow to hear about our SPACE CYP (Social Prescribing And Community rEsources for Children and Young People) pilot.
📅 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, Noon
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
📅 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, Noon
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
🎉 Honoured to be part of TAPER2 that won the ‘Partnership Working’ award at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Celebrating Excellence Awards!
Find out how collaboration can deliver real improvements for patients & healthcare: www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/wa...
Find out how collaboration can deliver real improvements for patients & healthcare: www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/wa...
Ways to Wellness rewarded for its ‘Partnership Working’ at the Newcastle Hospitals Celebrating Excellence Awards — Ways to Wellness
The TAPER2 team were honoured to receive the Partnership Working award at the recent Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ’s annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, in recognition of…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🎉 Honoured to be part of TAPER2 that won the ‘Partnership Working’ award at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Celebrating Excellence Awards!
Find out how collaboration can deliver real improvements for patients & healthcare: www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/wa...
Find out how collaboration can deliver real improvements for patients & healthcare: www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/wa...
🎬 Join us this Thursday at @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social, Cumbria, for a special screening of ‘See the Whole of Me’ animation and exhibition - inspired by the #maternity experiences of a diverse group of Cumbrian mums.
tullie.org.uk/events/happy...
tullie.org.uk/events/happy...
Happy Mums Foundation 'See the Whole of Me' Film Screening - Tullie - Museum & Art Gallery
Happy Mums Foundation ‘See the Whole of Me’ Film screening Happy Mums Foundation invite you to see the first public...
tullie.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🎬 Join us this Thursday at @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social, Cumbria, for a special screening of ‘See the Whole of Me’ animation and exhibition - inspired by the #maternity experiences of a diverse group of Cumbrian mums.
tullie.org.uk/events/happy...
tullie.org.uk/events/happy...
As we nearly come to the end of #TrusteesWeek, we’re highlighting the depth of #VCSE experience our trustees bring to the table.
At Ways to Wellness, we know how vital the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector is in keeping people well and reducing #HealthInequalities.
At Ways to Wellness, we know how vital the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector is in keeping people well and reducing #HealthInequalities.
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
As we nearly come to the end of #TrusteesWeek, we’re highlighting the depth of #VCSE experience our trustees bring to the table.
At Ways to Wellness, we know how vital the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector is in keeping people well and reducing #HealthInequalities.
At Ways to Wellness, we know how vital the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector is in keeping people well and reducing #HealthInequalities.
Great to hear recognition that roles like care navigators, care coordinators, link workers and social prescribers have a key role to play in supporting those who struggle with the system, so they are able to access the care they require
#SocialPrescribing
#SocialPrescribing
Our CEO Sandra Mitchell-Phillips has looked forward to this session on shifting the public debate on social care.
People with long-term conditions often have interactions with social care as well as #healthcare - how do we encourage joined up working to better support patient needs?
#SocialCare
People with long-term conditions often have interactions with social care as well as #healthcare - how do we encourage joined up working to better support patient needs?
#SocialCare
Great to be at The King's Fund conf on courage, honesty & the future of #healthcare
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Great to hear recognition that roles like care navigators, care coordinators, link workers and social prescribers have a key role to play in supporting those who struggle with the system, so they are able to access the care they require
#SocialPrescribing
#SocialPrescribing
Our CEO Sandra Mitchell-Phillips has looked forward to this session on shifting the public debate on social care.
People with long-term conditions often have interactions with social care as well as #healthcare - how do we encourage joined up working to better support patient needs?
#SocialCare
People with long-term conditions often have interactions with social care as well as #healthcare - how do we encourage joined up working to better support patient needs?
#SocialCare
Great to be at The King's Fund conf on courage, honesty & the future of #healthcare
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Our CEO Sandra Mitchell-Phillips has looked forward to this session on shifting the public debate on social care.
People with long-term conditions often have interactions with social care as well as #healthcare - how do we encourage joined up working to better support patient needs?
#SocialCare
People with long-term conditions often have interactions with social care as well as #healthcare - how do we encourage joined up working to better support patient needs?
#SocialCare
Great to be at The King's Fund conf on courage, honesty & the future of #healthcare
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Great to be at The King's Fund conf on courage, honesty & the future of #healthcare
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
This panel looked at creating a system responsive to need given the impact of #poverty. Well thought out #policy can change outcomes for good but admin is crucial; patients can feel let down navigating the system
Read our latest blog post by Head of Implementation @angbroadbridge.bsky.social to understand the factors beyond technology that are central to #innovation at Ways to Wellness - www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/in...
#Creativity #Collaboration #Coproduction #ParticipatoryResearch
#Creativity #Collaboration #Coproduction #ParticipatoryResearch
Innovation beyond technology: how creativity and collaboration drive better health outcomes — Ways to Wellness
The term innovation is used a lot when talking about health these days. Frequently coupled with digital and the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is often viewed only through a technical l...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Read our latest blog post by Head of Implementation @angbroadbridge.bsky.social to understand the factors beyond technology that are central to #innovation at Ways to Wellness - www.waystowellness.org.uk/newsblogs/in...
#Creativity #Collaboration #Coproduction #ParticipatoryResearch
#Creativity #Collaboration #Coproduction #ParticipatoryResearch
It’s Trustees’ Week, and at Ways to Wellness, we are fortunate to have a board with a breadth of healthcare expertise.
Their valuable and extensive knowledge of #healthcare strengthens all our pilots and prototypes, so we make a real difference for the people & systems we serve
Their valuable and extensive knowledge of #healthcare strengthens all our pilots and prototypes, so we make a real difference for the people & systems we serve
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It’s Trustees’ Week, and at Ways to Wellness, we are fortunate to have a board with a breadth of healthcare expertise.
Their valuable and extensive knowledge of #healthcare strengthens all our pilots and prototypes, so we make a real difference for the people & systems we serve
Their valuable and extensive knowledge of #healthcare strengthens all our pilots and prototypes, so we make a real difference for the people & systems we serve
We’re at the Neighbours Matter workshop this afternoon. Barbara Slasor, Community Development Lead, Gaunless Gateway Big Local, says: “Voluntary doesn’t mean amateur. It’s ok to try and fail because failure teaches us more than fear ever will.”
October 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We’re at the Neighbours Matter workshop this afternoon. Barbara Slasor, Community Development Lead, Gaunless Gateway Big Local, says: “Voluntary doesn’t mean amateur. It’s ok to try and fail because failure teaches us more than fear ever will.”
We’re at the Connecting Communities Summit at the Glasshouse today. We’re kicking off with a keynote from Hilary Armstrong, Chair of @iconeighbours.bsky.social. She said: "The cost of not dealing with industrial decline is enormous." Neighbourhoods can give people opportunity, hope and aspiration.
October 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We’re at the Connecting Communities Summit at the Glasshouse today. We’re kicking off with a keynote from Hilary Armstrong, Chair of @iconeighbours.bsky.social. She said: "The cost of not dealing with industrial decline is enormous." Neighbourhoods can give people opportunity, hope and aspiration.