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Green spaces, football and libraries: the common thread in Gloucestershire's new wellbeing schemes

New funding and free sessions show wellbeing support in Gloucestershire being offered through community settings rather than any single service.

BBC News Gloucestershire has reported that a £1m grant can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites [1]. BBC News Gloucestershire also said football is being used to help people experiencing low mood, loneliness and other mental health challenges [2][4]. Gloucestershire County Council said people across the county are being invited to get moving and improve their wellbeing through free seated exercise sessions taking place in local libraries [3]. The three announcements cover green spaces, football and libraries.

Sources

  1. BBC News Gloucestershire: New £1m grant to help groups protect green spaces
  2. BBC News Gloucestershire: Football prescribed to tackle mental health issues
  3. Gloucestershire County Council news: Libraries help residents stay active with new seated exercise sessions
  4. BBC News Gloucestershire: Football on prescription is boosting mental health

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