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  • Wellbeing

How nature improves our mental health

September 14, 2021
5 min read

Holly Barber from Eco Monkey takes a look at some of the lesser-known ways in which spending time outside in nature can improve our mental health.

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  • Wellbeing

Be kind to others

September 1, 2021
3 min read

Lend a helping hand to someone this National GetOutside Day, encourage them to join in the fun and be considerate to others while you’re out and about. Here are some ideas on how to get outside with/for others. See you outside on Sunday 26 September 2021!

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  • Wellbeing

Step outside for your mental health

May 11, 2021
3 min read

We caught up with some of our OS Champions to chat about their experiences with mental health and how getting outside, talking to someone, and connecting with nature can make all the difference and improve your wellbeing.

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  • Accessibility
  • Walking
  • Wellbeing

Sensory walks

April 29, 2021
3 min read

We’ve teamed up with the national charity Sense to support their work on a programme of sensory walks. Find out how you can better connect with nature and get the most from your next walk.

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  • Wellbeing

5 top tips for healthy ageing

April 6, 2021
7 min read

GetOutside Champion, Glyn Dodwell let’s us in on his secret behind healthy ageing and why it’s so important.

  • Family activities
  • Wellbeing

Join the getoutside challenge!

January 7, 2021
1 min read

Getting outside every day during winters will do wonders for our physical and mental wellbeing. Wrap up warm and explore from your doorstep with these ideas from the free GetOutside Challenge Calendar.

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  • Wellbeing

Mind Over Mountains

May 15, 2020
5 min read

How do we keep going when we can’t see the top? OS Champion and founder of charity Mind Over Mountains, Alex Staniforth, shares his top tips for how to manage your mental health during tough times.