Welcome to the Launch workshop for the

Discussion Kit

‘A fair deal for wellbeing’?

IntroductionLaunch workshop aims

By the end of the workshop, you will:• be familiar with the potential of the

discussion kit and its working. • have discussed ideas for using the kit in

your own areas

Introduction Launch workshop programme

1.30 Introduction:What is the Wellbeing Discussion Kit and how was it created?

1.50 The Wellbeing Discussion Kit: Have a go All workshop participants have the opportunity to

use the kit for themselves in a small group. 3.15 Break3.30 Next steps

How can we best use the Wellbeing Discussion Kit in our own localities?

4.30 Close

• We empower people and communities to take action to make changes that improve wellbeing

• We deliver asset-based engagement processes for NHS, housing associations and local government

• We provide consultancy research and training to promote and enhance wellbeing

Introduction Our Life – a social enterprise for wellbeing

Introduction Why a discussion kit?

Introduction: History

2009Regional Wellbeing Survey Group:

How can we engage the public in a conversation about:• the 5 ways to wellbeing, • the North West Mental Wellbeing Survey • and also around the issue of mental wellbeing

more generally?

Introduction: 5 Ways to Wellbeing:

• Connect – with the people around you

• Be active – go for a walk or do some gardening

• Take notice – be curious, reflect on your experiences

• Keep learning – try something new

• Give – volunteer your time or skills

This is what we want

But how?

Introduction: History

2010Design group formed:

• Our Life (Peter Bryant), • NHS North West (Jude Stansfield), • NHS Cumbria (Jane Mathieson), • NHS Liverpool (Catherine Reynolds)

Introduction: History2010Draft discussion kit piloted three times Amendments made, new versions written2011Implementation strategy agreed with NHS NWDesign work completedLaunch workshop 2012Commissioned by CHAMPS to deliver across Cheshire

and Merseyside

Introduction: The Discussion kit needs to……

• Be straightforward to facilitate• Stimulate conversation• Not take too long to use• Be easy to use • Be easy to get hold of• Get people thinking about the 5 ways to

wellbeing• Allow people to plan action (if they want to)

Have a go!A chance to use the discussion kit

Next steps

1. Questions and answer session (15 mins)• How did it go?• What did you think of it?

Next steps

2. Using it in your own area (30 mins) (in twos or threes)

• Who do you want to use the discussion kit in your own area (who are you targeting?)

• How will you get people to use it? • What plans do you have?

Next steps

You can

- Use the discussion kit in your work, if you need to, download a copy from the Our Life website www.ourlife.org.uk/wellbeing-discussion-kit 

- Encourage others to use the kit. - Host a workshop in your area to encourage

people to use the kit

Next steps

You can help evaluate it - Make sure people fill in the pre-paid

evaluation postcards (ten in each pack) (you can download more)

- Please use the ‘Survey Monkey’ online questionnaire to give your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/A_fair_deal_for_wellbeing

Reporting & points of contact

Troubleshooting– Peter Bryant – peter.bryant@ourlife.org.uk – Sallie Bridgen – sallie.bridgen@ourlife.org.uk – Sue Millichap – sue.millichap@ourlife.org.uk – Jayne Malone – 0161 233 7500

– Our Life are on twitter: @OurLifeNW