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Caroline Lucas MP and Joint Leader of the Green Party

By NOW on 18th October 2016

Filmed at the R50 conference in Oxford earlier this month, Caroline Lucas tells NOW why imagination, compassion and hope are her most important three values for a thriving society. Watch more and share: Watch more wellbeing-related videos >> Subscribe to

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Tony Juniper: Values for Wellbeing of People and Planet

By NOW on 18th October 2016

Author and environmentalist Tony Juniper shares his most important three values, and explains why he feels these values are so important if we are going to thrive as a species. Values for a different future Tony Juniper’s values – nature, equality

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Weaving Wellbeing into Government Policy Making

By Carnegie UK Trust on 4th October 2016

Weaving wellbeing into government policy making is no easy task. Rebekah Menzies from Carnegie UK Trust describes how they and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have developed straightforward guidance on developing wellbeing frameworks for cities and regions. By

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Grow. Cook. Make. Mend: Changing Lives at Trill Farm

By Kevin Marshall on 28th September 2016

An inspiring project in Axminster, Devon is developing self-belief, practical skills and wellbeing amongst a cohort of volunteers in recovery from substance misuse.  The Old Dairy Kitchen is a wonderful, educational kitchen and community dining space based on Trill Farm

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Building Wellbeing Together: Workshop at Wellbeing 2016

By NOW on 22nd September 2016

Things are often more fun and beneficial when we work together; exploring and supporting wellbeing is no different. Co-creating effective paths to wellbeing involves building strong networks through which we can share knowledge, experience and practical support. In this blog

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Learning to Be

By Sam Wernham on 2nd September 2016

This guest post by Rev. Sam Wernham explores the pressures and joys of learning outside of the formal education system. This post forms part of our education and wellbeing series. Guest post by Rev. Sam Wernham I wake in the

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