White Dog First Aid

05/12/2025

Loving the sound of these wellbeing workshops. Thanks to MKFM for sharing.

Age UK Milton Keynes Arthur Ellis: Mental Health Support

Keko Club, based in Newport Pagnell, is opening it's studio doors this winter to deliver a programme of free wellbeing focused workshops through December and January.

04/12/2025

Interesting research from Prof Takefumi Kikusui and the team at Azabu University - with some unexpected findings. Thanks to Nicola Davis for sharing via The Guardian.

Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency

02/12/2025

Supporting Local Charity

Had a great meeting yesterday at Willen Hospice Milton Keynes, discussing how we can further support this vital local resource next year.

01/12/2025

Interesting collaboration to help support wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to HR News for sharing.
Tika App WithU

Tika, the pioneering life admin app, has expanded its offering through a new partnership with leading physical and mental fitness platform WithU Training, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses in strengthening workplace wellbeing and bolstering employee productivity. The collaboration....

29/11/2025

Interesting research from Enoch Alex and the team at the University of Cambridge looking at genetic variations to help explain behavioural traits.

Morris Animal Foundation

Researchers have discovered that genes underlying specific behavioural traits in golden retrievers - from trainability to fear of strangers - also shape human

28/11/2025

Early start yesterday, but was really nice to begin the day with a cycle via some of our lovely The Parks Trust parks to the Collaborate MK - business networking Breakfast & Brunch event at Willen Hospice Milton Keynes.

It was the usual mix of friendly faces and new people to meet - and was lucky enough to win two business card draws! 😁

Hillier Hopkins Dragon Information Systems Limited The Edge Brands

26/11/2025

Dogs and CPR - what's not to love?! Thanks to Sara Girvin for sharing the story via BBC News.
British Heart Foundation

A four-year-old golden retriever from County Fermanagh is being honoured as a "CPR hero" in London.

26/11/2025

Interesting piece on the need to support wellbeing in the workplace all year - not just in November. And love the leadership call to action at the end! Thanks to HR News for sharing.

Each November, moustaches appear and, for a moment, we talk about men’s mental health. The campaigns begin, hashtags trend, and workplaces rally behind Movember with charity runs, step challenges, and team selfies. It’s a strong signal that companies care. But what happens in December, when dead...

25/11/2025

Interesting findings from Much Better Adventures. Thanks to Simon Yuen for sharing via Cycling Industry News.
Cycling UK

Boosting mental health is one of the key reasons riders are pursuing adventure cycling, according to a study conducted by travel company Much Better Adventures.

25/11/2025

Some useful suggestions on ways to support wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Oliver Atkinson from Benifex for sharing via HRZone.

With healthcare costs climbing and employee wellbeing under pressure, waiting isn't an option. Oliver Atkinson, Senior Wellbeing Lead at Benifex, shares five practical strategies to protect your people and your bottom line – starting with prevention, early intervention, and smarter communication.

25/11/2025

Loving the Willen Hospice Milton Keynes Christmas shop in Stony Stratford - well worth a visit!

24/11/2025

Interesting piece on how our awareness of the importance of cycling for wellbeing has grown over the years. Thanks to James Shrubsall for sharing via Cycling Weekly.
Cycling UK

From that post-ride glow to riding through and out of very difficult times, cycling is now part of the mental health conversation