The Health Project

17/10/2023

Being neurodivergent will often amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010, even if the person does not consider themselves to be disabled.
Schools need to do better when it comes to our children and young people accessing mainstream education and that’s for all children to be honest. I do not mean the teachers .
Studies show every year the decline children for happiness, health and wellbeing in school.
Schools have become institutions, with no room of freedom of expression, authenticity, or individualism.
And when it comes to special educational needs, you will find a tiny team run by a Senco . Who work with the children that may have been identified as needing to be on the SEN register .
But what about the children not yet identified , and just seen as disruptive, rude, or a lost cause ? What about the child masking all day and falling deep into depression?
It requires more than a team . It requires a a knowledge and an accountability throughout school and society .
A change is needed. NOW

17/10/2023

30/09/2023

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝒚𝒐𝒖?
The word Wellness is used so much now, it’s hard to know what it even means anymore.
𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, .. wow it feels endless , and almost feels like it loses its significance as it’s more about how trendy it can seem?
Wellness can be really hard to define. You can’t really put it into a box and apply it to everyone. We all come from different places, experiences, and with living different lives, wellness will different for each and every one of us 💚
Over the years though, especially through the growth of social media, wellness has picked up this aesthetically pleasing look. That anyone that is “𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬“ is hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing yoga, eating protein oats and smoothies. Wearing Apple Watches and Whoops. Creating reels of workouts, wearing Gymshark and Abyl. Posting how many steps they have hit, how many calories they have burned, what latest nutrition trends and new moves they have followed.
It’s not that any of these are bad things. Heck I think I think it’s great if it makes you happy, keeps you fit and healthy. But that isn’t all Wellness is . It isn’t detox teas and lemon 🍋 water and meditation.
It’s been able to access your GP appointment. It been able to register with a dentist 🦷. It’s also been able to visit your family and friends, maintain and build relationships ❤️ it’s been able to care for yourself, not neglecting your hygiene, been able to afford sanitary products and get a good nights sleep 😴
The wellness ideology leaves a hell of a lot of people behind , and creates a divide between people. Those that are 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 and those that are 𝐧𝐨𝐭. Often those that are not . been looked down on, and it’s incorrect. There isn’t a balance while we have ideology of wellness. We must look deeper to create better wellness for everyone

27/09/2023

Every year complete 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. Sadly this is showing that every year the happiness and wellbeing of our children and young people is declining.
This years 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 reveals that too many young people are unhappy with their lives.
10% of children aged 10 to 17 who completed their household survey in May and June 2023 had Low Wellbeing, and almost a third were unhappy with at least one specific area of their lives.
The Government must act now to protect every childhood.
For more information and to read the report , visit and hit their link .
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25/08/2023

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 🍎 isn’t all about protein oats and banana breads . It isn’t about being restrictive and avoiding food groups, unless you have allergies and medical reasons.
Take a look at these slides from and visit their page and link for more information.
If you are working with a nutrition professional it is important that you check their credentials and experience, as your health is very important and getting your nutrition right is vital.
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Nutritionists can support with healthy eating but remember if you have a medical condition that needs nutrition support please see your GP to be referred to a Dietitian.

21/08/2023

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people communicate and interact with world.
There are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
It can have a huge impact on eating and nutritional intake , take a look at the images created by

12/08/2023

Trying a yoga class can have several benefits for both your 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 and 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠.

🧘‍♀️𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Yoga is a great way to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. It can help you tone your muscles, increase your range of motion, and improve overall physical fitness when you use it alongside other elements of training , such as weight training and cardiovascular training.

🧘‍♀️𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Yoga incorporates breathing exercises and meditation, which can help you relax and reduce stress. It can provide a calming effect on your nervous system and promote a sense of peace and tranquility.

🧘‍♀️𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝-𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Yoga encourages you to be present in the moment and connect with your body. Through various poses and movements, you can develop a deeper understanding of your body's capabilities and limitations.

🧘‍♀️𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Regular practice of yoga can help improve your posture by strengthening the muscles that support proper alignment. This can alleviate back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by poor posture.

🧘‍♀️𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: Yoga combines physical movements with mindful awareness, which can enhance mental clarity, concentration, and focus. It can help calm a busy mind and improve overall mental well-being.

🧘‍♀️𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Joining a yoga class provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be a part of a supportive community. It can be a chance to make new friends and find a sense of belonging.
it's worth giving it a try to see how it benefits you personally.

It’s all about feeling amazing when you leave the studio, and like you can’t wait to book on to the next class .
I teach yoga classes, and in September I will have a new timetable to announce. So keep an eye out if you fancy giving it a go.
I create safe spaces, and it’s all inclusive.

07/08/2023

𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 💙🌊🏊‍♂️ and accessing swimming lesson is not something everyone can do.
Going to the swimming baths is not something everyone can do, and for many reasons, children and adults miss out on learning how to swim even if it’s just basic skills, how to not drown !
It’s something that many of us take for granted. Yet so many people out there are scared of water, and wish they could learn swim but can’t afford the lessons or find anyone to support them to the swimming baths.
Over the last 5 months myself and a colleague have been working closely with Leeds on a project to create accessible swimming lessons for adults with learning disabilities, and /or autism. This was after we identified the lack of inclusive swimming lessons around the city that really zoned in on non swimmers and didn’t cost a lot of money .
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Today was the launch of that lessons and it’s gone swimmingly 🫣😂 it’s been perfect 🩷 everything we envisioned.
This is just the start I hope. And hopefully a start for the city making it more accessible for more people.
I am definitely proud of being part of that movement today.
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08/07/2023

Numbers are still coming in for the last few years and the real impact CoVid 19 and the cost of living crisis is having on us , families and our children , when it comes to our health , wellbeing and especially our nutrition.
You only have to speak to your friends, neighbours, parents in the playground to hear how it’s effecting everybody, and how cut backs are being made when it comes to food shopping.
Reports have come in how children have said they have shared food with their friends at school, because their friend hadn’t eaten 💔 we have heard reports coming in how parents are skipping meals to be able to give their children more to eat. And this isn’t non working families. This is also families that have two working parents .
It is estimated, that by the end of 2023 , half a million more families will be pushed into poverty, and this is including families that are working 120 hour weeks between them!
Inadequate nutrition playing a huge role in the health status of these families.
is really passionate about raising awareness around this , and providing support where possible.
Keep following for updates.
Any support is much appreciated.

07/07/2023

32% of Brits worried they are NOT getting enough nutrients,
as the cost of living continues to bite.

The concerning news is from a recent YouGov survey commissioned by the British Nutrition Foundation to support Healthy Eating Week.

The survey revealed that 68% people have changed their weekly shopping patterns due to the cost-of-living crisis. 26% people now have concerns about being able to afford enough fruit and vegetables to ensure their family eats well.

The ongoing crisis has also driven Britons to reduce key food items from shopping lists, such as fresh fruit and veg (17%), fresh fish (22%) and dairy products (13%).

To read more visit the link .....

as the cost of living continues to bite. The concerning news is from a recent YouGov survey commissioned by the British Nutrition Foundation to support Healthy Eating Week.

06/07/2023

𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 ?
And if it is down to the parents , what happens if the parents aren’t really sure what healthy eating really is?
What are your thoughts on this ? I would love to know.
The Health Project is hoping to do some work with families in the autumn around healthy eating, so any thoughts you have around this subject is welcome.
Drop your comments below or pop me a message if you feel more comfortable that way.