Adult Wellbeing Services

Adult Wellbeing Services We are a range of services working together to reduce health inequalities and increase opportunities for individuals and communities across County Durham.

This page is not monitored 24/7 – we will respond to enquiries as soon as possible. Adult Wellbeing Services (AWS) is a range of services working together to reduce health inequalities and increase opportunities for individuals and communities across County Durham. Wellbeing for life

Offering advice and training to support behaviour change and improve health, wellbeing and learning opportunities

. Joining the Dots

Supporting people aged 18 and over to live well when they have received a cancer diagnosis, are going through cancer treatment or are living beyond their diagnosis. Joining the Dots Facilitators can also support immediate carers. Health Squad

Providing support for communities and individuals who have previously found it difficult to access primary health care for either cultural or personal reasons. Waiting Well

A programme for patients selected from surgery or cancer treatment waiting lists who are supported whilst they wait to ensure they are physically well in readiness for the surgery or treatment. Health Checks

Following up those identified as at risk of preventable illness following their NHS Health Check. The service signposts clients to health and wellbeing services for further advice and support. Cancer Awareness

Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, the importance of the NHS Screening programmes and advising on lifestyle changes to reduce risk. This service has a dedicated (social media platform name) at: https://www.facebook.com/cancerawarenessteamcodurham/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/86702240/

πŸ’™ Come and join π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² at one of our health and wellbeing sessions this week.Find us here: - Tuesday 16 June...
14/06/2026

πŸ’™ Come and join π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² at one of our health and wellbeing sessions this week.

Find us here:

- Tuesday 16 June, 1pm to 2:30pm – Community Craft Afternoon funded by ο»ΏLivin at the Communal Lounge Rowan Avenue, Shildon
- Tuesday 16 June, 1pm to 4pm – Stanley exchange session for Moving Together Stanley at Village Hall, Stanley
- Wednesday 17 June, 9am to midday – Wellbeing Wednesday at The Hearth, Bishop Auckland
- Wednesday 17 June, 10:30am to midday – Wellbeing Drop-in at Citrone's, Chester-Le-Street
- Thursday 18 June, 10am to 11:30am – Community Craft Morning funded by Livin at West Close Communal Lounge, Shildon
- Thursday 18 June, 1pm to 3pm – No to Ni****ne at Jubilee Medical Group GP Surgery, Newton Aycliffe
- Thursday 18 June, 1pm to 2pm – Wellbeing Cooking Group at Spennymoor Youth and Community Centre, Spennymoor

Interested in learning more? Get in touch on 0800 876 6887, [email protected], or visit our 'What's On' page: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/whats-on/

Have you signed up for our Adult Wellbeing Services (AWS) newsletter yet? Keep updated with what all our teams are doing...
12/06/2026

Have you signed up for our Adult Wellbeing Services (AWS) newsletter yet? Keep updated with what all our teams are doing across County Durham by clicking the link below:

https://mailchi.mp/7008e0669664/signup-aws

We will have a new edition coming soon – look out.

πŸ’™ "Part of my success was due to the fact I didn't have to reinvent my diet like the other weight loss programmes want y...
11/06/2026

πŸ’™ "Part of my success was due to the fact I didn't have to reinvent my diet like the other weight loss programmes want you to and still felt like I was allowed to live normally."

This is a quote from Mick*, who has recently completed the Eatwise programme. His weight was having an impact on his mental wellbeing and he turned to support from π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² to make a change. His original lack of motivation turned into action and he gained many mental and physical health benefits without compromising his enjoyment of life.

Read about how we supported Mick here: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/how-weve-helped/micks-pathway-to-motivation-and-positive-change-with-eatwise/

*Names have been changed for confidentiality.

πŸ’™ We have a wonderful success story from the π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² Eatwise programme to share.Emma joined the Eatwise progr...
10/06/2026

πŸ’™ We have a wonderful success story from the π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² Eatwise programme to share.

Emma joined the Eatwise programme wanting to improve her diet and hopefully lose some weight in the process.

Not being very confident in herself at the beginning, her practitioner Kevin slowly worked through the programme, educating Emma on the Eatwell guide and what her plate of food for meals should consist and portion control. The two of them agreed on and set realistic goals each week based around the subject type, like reducing portion sizes, reducing unhealthy snacking, and increasing her activity levels.

Emma embraced the programme with enthusiasm and smashed every goal set; she improved her diet by cutting out the unhealthy snacking and food types, replacing with healthy balanced meals. Her activity increased massively, from just walking to work occasionally to daily steps over and above 10,000, two to three swimming sessions and even going to a local gym following her swims. Emma has also reduced her alcohol intake. Overall, Emma has lost over two stone in this journey and is feeling happier and healthier for it.

Well done, Emma!

πŸ’š We have more dates to announce for Look Good Feel Better UK workshops with 𝗝𝗼𝗢𝗻𝗢𝗻𝗴 π˜π—΅π—² π——π—Όπ˜π˜€ supporting. These will be ...
09/06/2026

πŸ’š We have more dates to announce for Look Good Feel Better UK workshops with 𝗝𝗼𝗢𝗻𝗢𝗻𝗴 π˜π—΅π—² π——π—Όπ˜π˜€ supporting. These will be at Number 17 Cafe, Dipton, DH9 9AB.

Book your place for the dates below:

- Friday 28 August, 4pm to 6pm: tfaforms.com/4919520?wsid=a0TP200001E9FKM
- Friday 16 October, 4pm to 6pm: tfaforms.com/4919520?wsid=a0TP200001EAK9u
- Friday 11 December, 4pm to 6pm: tfaforms.com/4919520?wsid=a0TP200001EBYVy

The workshops are for people living with cancer and provide step-by-step advice on skincare and makeup application to complete a natural, radiant look. Learn practical tips and techniques, such as how to enhance sparse eyebrows or loss of eyelashes, to help you look and feel like you again.

πŸ’™ Last Friday, David and Kellie from π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² attended the launch of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust Seaham ...
09/06/2026

πŸ’™ Last Friday, David and Kellie from π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² attended the launch of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust Seaham Hub.

The event was well attended, including Councillor Milford Lingard, MP Grahame Morris and Coalfields Regeneration trust CEO Andy Lock. We were also alongside other fantastic services and members of the public.

We had some great conversations at our resource and information stand. Thank you for having us there for the launch of this exciting new opportunity for the local community.

πŸ’™ Join π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² for Eatwise Online.Can't make or travel to one of our group sessions? Are you more comfortable...
08/06/2026

πŸ’™ Join π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² for Eatwise Online.

Can't make or travel to one of our group sessions? Are you more comfortable joining the group from home than in-person? We have an online Eatwise group starting Tuesday 23 June and running until Tuesday 18 August.

The sessions are 11am to midday and registration will close on Tuesday 7 July.

We received a comment from a member of a previous Eatwise group, saying: "You're helping me and my husband learn more about healthier eating, giving me information I have never received before."

Interested? Contact our team on 0800 876 6887, [email protected], or visit here for the practitioner details and to find out more: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/whats-on/eatwise-online-2026-06-23/

Volunteers' Week is coming to an end. We'd like to thank every single person who has joined our teams through volunteeri...
07/06/2026

Volunteers' Week is coming to an end. We'd like to thank every single person who has joined our teams through volunteering. You have provided such vital assistance in getting local people the support they really need.

However you help, it makes a difference.

Would you like to make a step towards volunteering in your community? We want to make sure it’s an equally rewarding process for you. Find out how you can help here: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/volunteering/

πŸ’™ Where can you find π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² this week? - Monday 8 June, 1pm to 2pm – Eatwise and Exercise at Teesdale Leisur...
07/06/2026

πŸ’™ Where can you find π—ͺ𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 π—Ÿπ—Άπ—³π—² this week?

- Monday 8 June, 1pm to 2pm – Eatwise and Exercise at Teesdale Leisure Centre, Barnard Castle.
- Monday 8 June, 6pm to 7pm – Eatwise at The Pioneering Care Partnership Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe.
- Tuesday 9 June, 10am to midday – Brain Health event at Seaham Town Hall, Seaham.
- Tuesday 9 June, 10am to midday – Men's Drop-in at Dean Bank & Ferryhill Institute, Ferryhill.
- Tuesday 9 June, midday to 2pm – Deerness Valley 4 Males Community group delivering health checks for Men's Health week.
- Tuesday 9 June, 1pm – Mini health checks at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Spennymoor.
- Tuesday 9 June, 1pm to 2:30pm – Community Craft Afternoon funded by Livin at Livin Rowan Avenue Communal Lounge, Shildon.
- Wednesday 10 June, 11am to 7pm – Stanley Local Network drop-in at The Louisa Centre, Stanley.
- Wednesday 10 June, 2pm to 3:30pm – Community Craft Afternoon funded by Livin at Livin Hirst Court Communal Lounge, Middlestone Moor.
- Thursday 11 June, 1pm to 3pm – No to Ni****ne at Jubilee Medical Group GP Surgery, Newton Aycliffe.
- Thursday 11 June, 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm – Mid-Durham Local Network drop-in at Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Durham.
- Thursday 11 June, 1pm to 2pm – Wellbeing Cooking Group at Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Centre, Spennymoor.
- Friday 12 June, 11am to midday – Wellbeing at Lavender Group at Woodhouse Close Community Centre, Bishop Auckland.

Want to find out more about these events, or how we can support you? Contact us on 0800 876 6887, [email protected], or visit our 'What's On': www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/whats-on/

Volunteers are dedicated, passionate, and inspiring members of our teams and local communities.Between 1 April 2025 and ...
06/06/2026

Volunteers are dedicated, passionate, and inspiring members of our teams and local communities.

Between 1 April 2025 and 30 March 2026, volunteers contributed 1,236 hours of their time, representing an estimated Β£14,832 of social value based on the UK Real Living Wage.

This contribution reflects the significant role volunteers play in strengthening our communities, supporting services, and improving outcomes for local people.

Thank you, everyone, for such a valuable contribution.

Would you like to be a champion in your community? Learn more about how you can support here: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/volunteering/

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