Nature Positive Communities: A Summer of Nature Stories and Action
Nature Positive Portsmouth has had a summer full of inspiring community action. From wildlife-friendly gardening workshops to hospital gardens and greener public spaces. Their work shows how small, practical actions can support wildlife, improve wellbeing and build more nature positive communities across Portsmouth. This summer, the Nature Positive Portsmouth project has continued to demonstrate the […]
Managing Migraines
Download a PDF version here. Managing Migraines What is a migraine? A migraine is a headache and/or an aura For a headache to be a migraine you must be experiencing at least 2 of the following: One sided head pain Pulsing head pain Moderate / Severe intensity of pain Made worse by routine physical activity AND at least […]
Back Care
Download a PDF version here. Managing Migraines What is a migraine? A migraine is a headache and/or an aura For a headache to be a migraine you must be experiencing at least 2 of the following: One sided head pain Pulsing head pain Moderate / Severe intensity of pain Made worse by routine physical activity AND at least […]
Digital Wellbeing
Download a PDF version here. What does it mean? Digital wellbeing is the ability to use technology in a way that supports productivity, balance, and overall wellbeing, while reducing stress, distraction, and burnout. UK Statistics 4h 30m is the average time UK adults spend online each day outside work(Ofcom Online Nation 2025) 55.5 million social […]
Shaping Portsmouth achieves Gold ERS Status!
We are very proud to announce that Shaping Portsmouth has been awarded the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award in relation to our Armed Forces Covenant commitment. Charlie Keane, Armed Forces Community Programme Lead, said “Receiving the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award is a proud moment for Shaping Portsmouth and a testament to what can be […]
Portsmouth Ambassadors Reignite Their Passion for the City
On Monday 29th June, we brought the Portsmouth Ambassadors programme back together for a very special relaunch event and what better setting than the iconic Spinnaker Tower. Portsmouth Ambassadors gathered to reconnect, reflect on what the city means to them and look ahead to an exciting new chapter. Richard Hale from the Spinnaker Tower shared […]
Digital Wellbeing Month: Small Changes for a Healthier Digital Life
For many of us, the working day begins before we have even left home. We check an email, respond to a message or glance at a notification, and suddenly we are already switched on. Technology helps us run businesses, collaborate with colleagues, communicate with customers and stay connected. But when every notification feels urgent and the boundaries […]
Samaritans Awareness Day
Download a PDF version here. Talk to someone today Samaritans are a charity that provide confidential, non-judgemental support for those who are struggling to cope. They’re available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and answer the phone to someone every 10 seconds. 116 123 (FREE, 24/7) jo@samaritans.org www.samaritans.org Recognising when someone might need […]
Loneliness
Download a PDF version here. Loneliness Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, not havinga voice, and not belonging. Even those who aresurrounded by people in a room can feel lonely and theeffects can be long-lasting. The latest figures demonstratethat 7%, approximately 3.1 million adults in England feellonely always or often. (ONS.gov.UK 25). Loneliness hassignificant […]
Burnout
Download a PDF version here. Mental Health Foundation describe burnout as being ‘a term used to describe a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, often related to workplace stress.’ Burnout is different from everyday stress because it’s directly related to work. While it’s not classified as a mental health condition, it is closely linked […]