NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Guidance
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Guidance for Activity Providers – Promoting Mental Wellbeing Through Activity Programmes

A practical guide to supporting mental wellbeing through meaningful activity and engagement. Explores inclusive practice, resilience, connection and the role of activity in mental health support.

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Introduction

A comprehensive guidance resource exploring how activity programmes can positively support mental wellbeing through connection, creativity, movement, routine and inclusion. The guide covers mental health awareness, social connection, nature-based activities, stress reduction, emotional wellbeing, stigma reduction and practical approaches to creating safe and supportive environments. Includes guidance around accessibility, safeguarding, recognising distress, self-care for Activity Providers, inclusive programme planning and partnership working with wider support services.

About this resource

Category

Guidance

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care staff Dementia Friends and Family Home Care Hospital Learning Disability Managers Volunteers

Topic

Communication Community Dementia Equality Exercise Gardening Inclusion Mental Health Movement Nature Person-centred Physical Activity Relationships Reminiscence Sensory Wellbeing