Over the next 18 months residents in Portishead will be able to attend a series of workshops to support their wellbeing needs.

The workshops, which are an initiative of the Portishead Wellbeing Partnership, have been organised to help educate and inform residents about topics that are relevant to the population and community, which should also help to relieve pressure on statutory services by directing people to alternative support.

The workshops will last for around 90 minutes and will cover the following topics:-

• Managing Anxiety in children and young people
• Developing a healthy relationship with food
• Living with chronic pain
• Diabetes management
• Menopause
• Dementia and falls prevention
• End of life conversations

Each topic will have two sessions, which will be run six months apart and be held in The Folk Hall in Portishead on Wednesdays. Each session will allow time for any questions at the end and refreshments will be provided.

Managing Anxiety in children and young people - 20 Sept 2023
Created and delivered by specialists from Off the Record, Equine Reflections, Sirona and Wellspring Counselling with contributions from Kooth. This session will cover topics including how to identify anxiety in children, support and solutions for bedwetting, transitioning schools and managing exam stress, as well as coping with self-harm presentations.

Menopause - 18 Oct 2023
Created and delivered by specialists from the Bristol Menopause Clinic, registered Dietician Dr Rebecca Hiscutt and Hells Bells Strength Coaching with resource support from second step wellbeing service. This session will cover topics including how to identify perimenopausal and menopausal signs and symptoms, recognise and provide for your wellbeing and physical needs and the clinical and non-clinical support available to help smooth the transition during this important life cycle stage.

Developing a healthy relationship with food
15 Nov 2023

Living with chronic pain
17 Jan 2024

Diabetes management
7 Feb 2024

Dementia and falls prevention
20 March 2024

End of life conversations
17 Apr 2024

To book a seat, please email – wellbeing@portishead.gov.uk or call 01275 847 078.