Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough residents are benefitting from a programme to help them put their health and wellbeing first, thanks to a £54,000 grant from the Department of Health Warm Homes Healthy People scheme.
The money – already put to good use through a range of winter Wellbeing 1st projects – is now funding a pop-up shop-style event in the Nicholsons Shopping Centre (outside W H Smith) from Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 April (10am to 4pm).
Everyone is welcome to come along and find out more about a safer, healthier and independent Windsor and Maidenhead lifestyle – including saving money on fuel bills, keeping mobile and preventing falls, keeping fit and well, local activities and support. There will also be competitions, prizes and lots more!
Importantly, there will be opportunities for residents to feed their views into local priorities for health and wellbeing.
Cllr Phill Bicknell, cabinet member for Windsor and Maidenhead highways, transport and environment (including environmental health), said: “This is a real opportunity to bring a holistic message about wellbeing into the town centre for residents, their friends and families. There is a lot of support available in the community and this event will provide information about where to find it.”
Cllr Simon Dudley, cabinet member for adult and community services, added: “Encouraging residents to think about their own needs and wellbeing can help prevent a crisis happening.
“All too often people are not aware of the support available until things get urgent. Planning ahead and accessing help in a timely way can prevent a crisis, make difficult times easier and improve wellbeing overall.”
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
