July 2009

Get Moving Campaign - A Walk in the Park

To mark the launch of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, CornerHouse will be helping Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Sussex Partnership to take part in the national Get Moving Campaign by holding a walking event in Woking Park. Get Moving is an England-wide mass participation event celebrating the benefits of physical activity for mental wellbeing. Local groups will be able to use the event to help raise money for themselves through sponsorship.

Studies have shown that mental wellbeing is boosted as a result of physical activity, whether or not you have a mental health problem. Get Moving will bring people with direct experience of mental health problems together with those without these experiences to build awareness, challenge attitudes and tackle discrimination. Get Moving is part of Time to Change, the first England-wide movement that aims to reduce discrimination surrounding mental health.

If you would like more information about this event, or wish to be placed on a mailing list for more details as they become available then please contact Paul Field on 01483 757461.