Online Conversation
Wed 6 May
10 – 11:30
Microsoft Teams
In-Person Conversation
Wed 20 May
11 – 1
Location: Birmingham
Online Survey
If you prefer to share your views independently, complete our short online survey.
We’re inviting people across Birmingham to share their experiences and ideas about wellbeing in their communities.
Your voice will help shape a new wellbeing resource based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing, including real stories and examples from people living across the city.
This is an opportunity to:
- Share your experiences
- Make your voice heard
- Represent your community
- Shape wellbeing in Birmingham
- Help create something that can support others
No expertise is needed – we simply want to hear what helps you and your community feel well.
Ways to take part:
✔ Join an in-person workshop
✔ Attend an online discussion
✔ Complete a short survey
✔ Take part in community conversations
Refreshments will be provided at the in-person workshop and reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.
About the project
We are working with Birmingham City Council to gather insight from residents about what wellbeing means to different communities across Birmingham.
The insights gathered will help shape a new wellbeing resource based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing, including real stories and practical examples from Birmingham residents.
We want this resource to reflect the diversity, cultures and experiences of the people who live in Birmingham.
The Five Ways to Wellbeing
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple actions people can take in their everyday lives to support their wellbeing.
- Connect – spending time with family, friends and communities
- Be Active – moving your body in ways that work for you
- Take Notice – being aware of the present moment and the world around you
- Keep Learning – trying new things and developing skills
- Give – helping others or contributing to your community
During this project we want to understand how people across Birmingham experience these ideas in their own lives and communities.
Your insights will help us create examples that feel relevant, inclusive and meaningful for people living in Birmingham.
Ways to take part
There are several ways you can get involved. You can take part in whichever way feels most comfortable for you:
Online community conversation
Wednesday 6 May
10:00–11:30am ¦ Microsoft Teams
We’ll explore what wellbeing in Birmingham means to you and give you the opportunity to share your experiences and ideas through a guided online discussion.
Friendly interactive discussion
Wednesday 20 May
11:00am–1:00pm
Location: Birmingham
Share what helps you feel supported in your community and discuss how the Five Ways to Wellbeing show up in everyday life. We will also invite you to share stories that may feature as case studies in the final wellbeing resource.
We will also invite participants to share stories that may feature as case studies in the final wellbeing resource.
Complete the survey
If you prefer to share your views independently, you can complete our short online survey.
The survey asks about:
- What wellbeing means to you
- Activities that support wellbeing
- Places or services that help you feel well.
Community conversations
We will also hold informal conversations in community settings across Birmingham.
These may take place in community centres, partner venues or local events.
These sessions allow people to share their views in a relaxed and informal way.
If your organisation would like to host a short community conversation, please contact us.
Who we want to hear from
We welcome participants from all communities across Birmingham, including:
- Young adults (16–25)
- Working-age adults
- Older adults (65+)
- People from ethnically diverse communities
- LGBTQ+ communities
- People with lived experience of mental health challenges
- Disabled and neurodivergent people
- People living in areas with higher deprivation
- Veterans and inclusion health groups
Your perspective matters and we want to ensure the voices involved reflect the diversity of Birmingham.
Why your voice matters
By sharing your experiences, you can help shape a wellbeing resource that is relevant, relatable, and reflects the communities of Birmingham.
You’ll also play a key part in how the Creating a Mentally Healthy City strategy is developed and put into action.
Your perspective could:
- Help someone else discover new ways to support their wellbeing
- Highlight activities or services that make a difference locally
- Ensure different communities are represented
- Help shape a resource that supports people across Birmingham
Your voice can help make sure the final resource truly reflects the people and communities that make Birmingham what it is.
For community organisations
Community organisations play an important role in helping us reach people across Birmingham.
The most helpful thing organisations can do is nominate 2–3 people from your network who may be interested in taking part in a workshop or session. You can also help by sharing the project with your members or communities.
We have created a set of materials to support engagement, including a printable poster, digital flyer, social media graphics and partner outreach toolkit. Please contact us and we’ll send you everything you need.
Contact
If you have questions, would like to host a community conversation, or would like to nominate participants, please contact:
Jess Wall – Grants and Fundraising Coordinator
jessica.wall@healthexchange.org.uk
07814 371069
Accessibility
If you have access needs or require support to participate, please contact us and we will do our best to support you.