Energise Me

We Can Be Active - A Story of Change
2024-06-26 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Winchester Vineyard, Bar End Road, Bar End, England, SO23 9NR, United Kingdom
Helping you to influence & persuade others, strengthen funding applications & improve an offer through transformational stories of change.

Welcome to We Can Be Active – A Story of Change!
Date: Weds Jun 26 2024
Time: 09:00:00 (BST)
Location: Winchester Vineyard

Over 70 people came out in force for last years annual We Can Be Active celebration event. Join the movement in 2024. We’ll hear stories of impact from across Hampshire and with a little help from an expert, you’ll have the chance to bring your own stories of change to life.
This year join us for:

How and Why conversations – developing a compelling narrative.
A picture of Activity and Health across Hampshire and Isle of Wight: key sources of data you can access to develop your story.
See it all put into practice with real stories of change and impact from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

You’ll also have lots of opportunity to network with others working towards the ambitions of the We Can Be Active strategy.

We Can Be Active: Support To Get Started With A Health Condition
2024-04-30 13:00 - 15:00
Join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight network of organisations that support people living with long-term health conditions to be active.

Hear from experts at national charities who are supporting people living with long term health conditions to find ways to be active that work for them.
The theme of this meeting is mental health and how we can support those struggling to get active.

Who is this event for?
This event is for organisations delivering services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, that are or would like to support members of the community living with a long-term health condition.
Whether you’re from a local authority, a leisure or community group, a health charity or working as an activity provider, this event is for you.

Why attend?
According to Sport England, 69% of people living with long-term health conditions would like to be more active. We know that physical activity benefits our hearts, bodies and minds, and together, we can help others reap those benefits.

What will you get out of it?
• Learn from other’s insight
• Network with those working in a similar capacity
• Hear from guest speakers working with participants struggling with their mental health

Hot topics:
• Sport In Mind: Will discuss best practice in terms of removing barriers for those struggling with mental health to be physically active.
• Rethink Mental Illness: Will discuss how to support those with mental illness to be physically active and use co-production effectively.
And much more!

(Full agenda to come)

The We Can Be Active strategy states that we need opportunities that meet our needs and interests that are accessible and easy to find. And there are plenty of incredible organisations who are helping those with long-term health conditions to get active in a way that suits them.
Keep making a difference to people’s lives by learning from the works of others, expanding your knowledge on barriers that some may face and examples on how they can be overcome.

If you have any accessibility needs, please contact aimee.cadman@energiseme.org

Hampshire Active Health Programme - Next Steps
2023-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery, Market Place, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7QD, United Kingdom
An in-person event for organisations looking to apply to the Hampshire Active Health Programme.

I﻿n these short informative sessions we’ll be:

Providing further guidance on the application process, including how to find data and insight.
Facilitating collaboration for organisations that would benefit from submitting a joint application.
D﻿iving into Workforce Development needs.
Guiding you on h﻿ow to build measurement, evaluation and learning into your project from the beginning.

Hampshire Active Health Programme - Next Steps
2023-11-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Genesis Centre, Centre Way, Park Gate, England, SO31 6DX, United Kingdom

Calshot Photo Walkshop
2023-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Calshot Beach Car Park, Jack Maynard Rd, Calshot, Southampton, England, SO45 1BR, United Kingdom
Culture in Common is delighted to be partnering up with New Forest National Park Authority’s to bring you ‘Photo Walkshops’.

Culture in Common is delighted to be partnering up with New Forest National Park Authority’s Walking and Cycling Festival for the second time, this year bringing you inspiring ‘Photo Walkshops’ where participants will actively learn different photography skills and techniques out and about in the New Forest, with support from experienced professional photographer Paul Gonella of Strong Island Media.
Paul has been involved in numerous artistic projects, working with young and vulnerable older individuals across Hampshire. With a decade of experience, he delivers captivating photography workshops to thousands of people, spanning all ages and skill levels, along the stunning south coast. The National Park Authority’s Adam Vasey will co-lead the walks, providing everything you need to know about the Forest landscape, heritage, tree, plant and wildlife that you will be photographing.
Everyone is welcome to come along, it doesn’t matter how confident you are with your camera, from total beginner to expert, there is always lots to discover and to learn. Bring your camera: anything from a digital compact through to an DSLR or Mirrorless and if you want to shoot 35mm film, cool! Of course, smartphones are very welcome too.
The walk will begin at Calshot Beach Car Park (What Three Words: https://w3w.co/cadet.backyards.spiking) and finish up in at Calshot Activity Centre Cafe, where you can enjoy a snack and share your best shots with us.
If travelling from Southampton/Totton/Hythe the No. 9 Bluestar Bus should arrive at Calshot in time for the walk but please note it is a 5-10min walk to the meeting location.
Please ensure that you wear warm and wind-proof clothing and appropriate footwear.

Hampshire Active Health Programme
2023-10-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-17 14:00 - 15:00
An introduction to the Hampshire Active Health Programme. A £1.4 million fund for organisations to provide physical activity opportunities

The Hampshire Active Health Programme is providing grants between £10,000 – £95,000 to organisations working to encourage and provide physical activity opportunities in communities experiencing the biggest health inequalities as a result of Covid-19.
Regular physical activity is proven to help maintain good physical and mental health, and everyone should aim to be physically active every day. However, those people who experience health inequalities are less likely to be physically active and more vulnerable to Covid-19.
During this 1 hour session, w﻿e’ll cover:

W﻿ho can apply
P﻿riority Groups
T﻿ypes of Interventions
A﻿pplication process

T﻿here’ll also be time for your questions.
The Hampshire Active Health Programme is managed by Energise Me, on behalf of Hampshire County Council to support people at greater risk of negative impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic and protect the most vulnerable from Covid-19 infection. Funding has been provided by the Contain Outbreak Management Fund from the Department of Health and Social Care.

Hampshire Active Health Programme (evening session)
2023-10-17 17:30 - 18:30

Beaulieu Photo Walkshop
2023-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairweather’s Garden Centre Car Park, High Street, Beaulieu, England, SO42 7YB, United Kingdom
Culture in Common is delighted to be partnering up with New Forest National Park Authority’s to bring you ‘Photo Walkshops’.

Culture in Common is delighted to be partnering up with New Forest National Park Authority’s Walking and Cycling Festival for the second time, this year bringing you inspiring ‘Photo Walkshops’ where participants will actively learn different photography skills and techniques out and about in the New Forest, with support from experienced professional photographer Paul Gonella of Strong Island Media.

Paul has been involved in numerous artistic projects, working with young and vulnerable older individuals across Hampshire. With a decade of experience, he delivers captivating photography workshops to thousands of people, spanning all ages and skill levels, along the stunning south coast. The National Park Authority’s Adam Vasey will co-lead the walks, providing everything you need to know about the Forest landscape, heritage, tree, plant and wildlife that you will be photographing.

Everyone is welcome to come along, it doesn’t matter how confident you are with your camera, from total beginner to expert, there is always lots to discover and to learn. Bring your camera: anything from a digital compact through to an DSLR or Mirrorless and if you want to shoot 35mm film, cool! Of course, smartphones are very welcome too.

The walk will begin in Fairweather’s Garden Centre Car Park and finish up at Steff’s Café, where you can enjoy a snack and share your best shots with us.

The walk will be on pavements, some cobbles and some short grass sections (but can be adapted for wheelchair users or buggies). Please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear in case of mud and warm clothing if cold temperature.

We Can Be Active: Support To Get Started With A Health Condition
2023-10-10 13:00 - 15:00
Join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight network of organisations that support people living with long-term health conditions to be active.

Hear from experts at national charities and sports governing bodies, who are supporting people living with long term health conditions, to find ways to be active that work for them.
This event is for organisations delivering services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, that are or would like to support members of the community living with a long-term health condition.
Whether you’re from a local authority, a leisure or community group, a health charity or working as an activity provider, this event is for you.
According to Sport England, 69% of people living with long-term health conditions would like to be more active. We know that physical activity benefits our hearts, bodies and minds, and together, we can help others reap those benefits.

Hot Topics:
• Being active with Parkinson’s: How Parkinson’s UK is making it easier for people to find activities near them, funding ideas and programmes for local communities, and providing information and support to anyone struggling to get active.

• Southampton Sight: Offer a one stop hub for people living with sight loss. Whether that’s information, advice or emotional reassurance to provide help and support to those who need it.

• Water Wellbeing: Swim England’s accreditation scheme and how you can get involved in the programme, which now has over 150 accredited sites across the country.

See the full agenda above.

The We Can Be Active strategy states that we need opportunities that meet our needs and interests that are accessible and easy to find. And there are plenty of incredible organisations who are helping those with long-term health conditions to get active in a way that suits them.
Keep making a difference to people’s lives by learning from the works of others, expanding your knowledge on barriers that some may face and examples on how they can be overcome.

If you have any accessibility needs, please contact james.platt@energiseme.org

Supporting others to Live Longer Better
2023-09-28 12:30 - 13:30
Join Us to learn more about supporting your ageing communities.

​The number of older adults is increasing significantly however with little increase in healthy life expectancy in prospect. This has huge implications for health and social care services. It doesn’t have to be this way. The evidence is strong that we can reduce the risk of falls, prevent and delay dementia, disability and frailty.
Getting older is something to be celebrated, with better health care and medicine we can live longer. There is a greater understanding of the impact that healthy lifestyles at all ages can have on our health and wellbeing later in life.
Live Longer better Hampshire aims to help older adults and thier families find ways to stay independent, live life to the full and keep doing what they love. In this short information session we aim to share more about the Hampshire Live Longer Better Programme and how as health providers you can support your community.

We Can Be Active: Engaging Young People
2023-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, England, PO14 4AB, United Kingdom
Want to listen to and consult with young people, but not sure how? Join us to try out creative and practical ways of amplifying youth voice.

We all know how important it is that children and young people get to have a say on the things that affect them. But how do you go about doing it?
Energise Me’s Engaging Young People: A toolkit provides the framework for you to lead active and creative participation sessions. It helps you to understand how young people feel about physical activity, guides you through supporting young people to design their ideal physical activity sessions, and will even help you to monitor and evaluate your delivery with young people.
Join us at this event to:

Learn more about creative consultation and feedback methods
Try out some of the activities from the toolkit
Share ideas and learn from others

You’ll also get a free copy of the toolkit and the activity cards to take back and try out with your young people!
T﻿his event is for anyone working with young people – whether you’re a member of staff at a school, an activity provider or a youth worker.
You may want to bring pen and paper, but only if this helps you to learn. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes – we’ll be moving around.
Please contact Emma Dovener emma.dovener@energiseme.org to discuss accessibility needs/adaptations.

Project 500 Networking and Wellbeing event
2023-09-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Rucstall Community Centre, Holbein Close, Basingstoke, England, RG21 3QN, United Kingdom
Project 500 Wellbeing and Networking event.

J﻿oin us for a networking and well-being event on the 10th September in Basingstoke. This is open to all female members of the Physical Activity Workforce. No matter if you are an instructor, coach, leader or volunteer – join us for a great afternoon!
W﻿ith 2 brilliant guest speakers and the chance to network with each other this will be an afternoon not to be missed!
S﻿ophie Burton
Sophie will be joining us to chat about the importance of building relationships with our participants/athletes, how we can better support them, ensure we and our sessions are person focused and of course, knowing Sophie….squeezing a bit of data in!
R﻿obert Powell
Rob will be joining us to chat to us about the importance of not only looking after our participants but ourselves as members of the workforce! How we deal with injuries and long term health conditions along with recovery both physically and mentally.
Rob says, ‘As a Soft Tissue Therapist working with a wide range of clients; those who live to compete, live with chronic pain or are living with a terminal illness.
I am blessed to get more quality time with clients to explore and address some issues than they usually get with other healthcare professionals. It never ceases to amaze me what we can achieve with good listening and some therapeutic touch.
T﻿his event is for the female workforce either living or working within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

We Can Be Active: Pause to Propel
2023-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Winchester Vineyard, Bar End Road, Bar End, England, SO23 9NR, United Kingdom
Celebrating 2 years of We Can Be Active with a recipe for movement. Join us to gain the tools you’ll need to spark change.

Are you feeling like you can’t pack any more into your day? If only there were more of you OR a magic time machine to help you plan ahead.
The We Can Be Active strategy is now 2 years old. We want to celebrate the brilliant achievements that have happened across the physical activity sector in Hampshire and Isle of Wight over this time. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with others and share ideas to overcome hurdles in your current workloads.
We invite you to press pause and re-energise while gaining new tools and insight to help spark change going forwards.

Who is it for?
Over 800 individuals and organisations came together to shape the We Can Be Active strategy, and this event is a continuation of what everyone has already started. So whether you’re a health or education professional, an activity provider or working for a charity in this sector, this event is for you.

What you’ll get from the day:

Top tips to managing and prioritising your workload
The opportunity to collaborate and network
Learn from guest speakers about how they made their projects happen
Try new ways of action planning and mapping your next steps
Celebrate the work you’ve done and get excited about the work to come

Physical activity for the management and prevention of LTHC - Hampshire+IOW
2023-05-09 12:00 - 13:30
An opportunity to access evidence-based resources proven to increase knowledge
and support clinical practice.

Supporting healthcare professionals
to improve patient care and outcomes.

Around 1 in 3 men and half of women are not achieving recommended

levels of activity for good health, with people with long term conditions

twice as likely to be amongst the least active. Physical activity is

incorporated across NICE clinical guidance, with evidence suggesting

1 in 4 people would be more active if advised by a GP or nurse.

However, 70-80% of GPs do not speak about the benefits of physical

activity to patients. This can be associated with knowledge, skills and

confidence gaps across HCPs. For example, a survey of

1,000 GPs found:

• Less than half (44%) of GPs are confident speaking about physical

activity with patients

• Over half (55%) of GPs had had no specific training on physical

activity in patient care

• 4 in 5 (80%) of GPs not familiar with the UK Chief Medical

Officers’ guidelines

Benefits of training

Attending this FREE online training provides the opportunity to:

• Access evidence-based resources proven to increase knowledge

and confidence, and support clinical practice in line with guidance

(e.g. NICE)

• Improve management and care of patients with 30+ long-term

conditions (e.g. CVD, type 2 diabetes, depression, MSK issues,

some cancers).

• Help reduce service demand and costs i.e. the ~£0.9bn annual cost

to the NHS associated with insufficient physical activity
The evidence

Over 25,000 HCPs have been trained so far. An independent evaluation

demonstrated improvements in participant knowledge, confidence and

frequency of patient physical activity conversations:

• 84% agreed the training was useful in their work

• 91% would recommend the training to their colleagues

• 40% of HCPs were having more conversations with their patients

about physical activity post-training

We Can Be Active - Support to get started with a health condition
2023-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
Hampshire and Isle of Wight network of organisations that support people living with long-term health conditions to be active.

Join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight network of organisations that support people living with long-term health conditions to be active.
H﻿ear presentations from guest speakers. Learn about live longer better. And uncover opportunities to work with others to address shared goals.
