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Category: Wellbeing

World Mental Health Day 2026 – October 10

World Mental Health Day 10 Oct with graphic of Earth smiling, with logos from the Mental Health Foundation and Disability Together.

Good mental wellbeing matters to all of us, which is why we’re celebrating World Mental Health Day on October 10.  Started by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day raises awareness of the importance of good mental health around the world. This year’s theme is “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real […]

Volunteer Disability Ambassadors ready to help people join local clubs and groups

An online activity class in action made up of a monitor showing 12 participants, each looking at the screen and making a heart shape with their hands. The instructor looks into a camera out of shot in the distance and make the heart shape with her hands.

Friendly support is on offer for Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions looking to join a new club or community group in 2026.  Find an activity near you Disability Together runs the Disability Ambassador scheme as part of a National Lottery funded wellbeing project designed to reduce isolation, improve confidence, and help […]

The photographer behind our Winter wellbeing campaign

Gaye smiles holding a camera sitting in a mobility Tramper, a woodland path has the backdrop of tall forest trees.

This week we’re launching our Winter Wellbeing campaign, Ways to Wellbeing. It’s sharing helpful hints, tips, and reminders to stay connected and supported during the colder months. A huge thank-you and special mention to our amazing volunteer photographer, Gaye, who has captured some beautiful local photos for the campaign that we will be using on […]

Ways to Wellbeing this Winter

A woodland scene, Sunlight streaks between trees and a large tree overhangs a sparkling stream with moss covered rocks

Winter can be a challenging time for many people. Shorter days, cold weather and extra pressures at home or work can make things difficult. We’ve come up with some handy tips to help you this winter and will be sharing across our socials as part of our #WinterWellbeingTips You shouldn’t need to re write your […]

Support over the Festive period 2024

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Find details of organisations where you can get help. If you or someone else is at risk of death or serious injury, call 999 and ask for the police and ambulance immediately, or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department.  If someone is in crisis or needs urgent help call:   Devon Partnership Trust: […]

Top tips to help with your wellbeing over Christmas

Text reads: Your wellbeing this Christmas. There is a photo of one man reaching out an arm to support another. Living Options Devon logo is included.

For many of us, Christmas can be a particularly difficult time. This might be because of the extra pressure at home, financial strain, family tension or feelings of loneliness. With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget to prioritise your wellbeing. If this resonates with you, please be kind and […]

Supporting #ClaresDay, 17 July

A smiling Clare with a pink flower in hair. Text says 'We're supporting Clare's Day celebrating the legacy of Claire Milne. An illustrated butterfly and the Clare Milne Trust logo

Today, #ClaresDay celebrates a special lady whose legacy has made a difference to thousands of people with disabilities. The Clare Milne Trust has been a long-term funder of Living Options – exceeding £50,000 to date. Most recently, funding has gone towards our Counselling service for people with disabilities and Deaf BSL users. Clare’s mother’s wish was “to […]

Devon County Show includes British Sign Language (BSL) signing for 2024

Devon County Show logo

Devon County Show has introduced a number of new initiatives this year to help make the show accessible, including British Sign Language (BSL). The show takes place at Westpoint, Exeter from Thursday 16 May to Saturday 18 May. As part of its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, Devon County Show is to introduce British Sign […]

A Volunteer Disability Ambassador Network in Devon

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Living Options Devon is offering free disability awareness training for community groups, clubs, classes and activity providers as part of forming a new Disability Ambassador Network. The Disability Ambassador Network is being co-ordinated by Living Options Devon. It aims to build a friendly pool of volunteer Disability Ambassadors from established groups already active within communities. […]