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‘Systemic pressures’ in the UK TV and film sector have led @FilmTVCharity to launch nine principles for ‘mentally healthy productions’. They include fostering inclusive relationships, and making support visible and accessible #mentalhealth #wellbeing britishcinematographer.co.uk/film-and-tv-ch…

Two charities have come together to help 10,000 vulnerable people save money on their energy bills – a scheme which has already had a ‘huge impact’ elsewhere #CostOfLiving @CadentFund @GroundworkLON times-series.co.uk/news/25886821.…

‘It would be a gamechanger’ – Three out of four young people in Wales want to see streets redesigned to make cycling and walking safer #activetravel #greentransport #NetZero wales247.co.uk/young-voters-c…

Councillors have approved a £2.1 billion investment that will make it ‘easier, more affordable and greener’ to travel around West Yorkshire #greentransport #NetZero #lowcarbon kirkleestogether.co.uk/2026/02/12/kir…

Big UK broadband providers have signed up to a charter aiming to protect consumers from unexpected bill increases during the cost of living crisis #CostOfLiving #vulnerablecustomers @Ofcom liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/bt-virgin…

The theme of this year’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek is ‘This is My Place’ – and a leading songwriter has been working with school pupils to help them find their sense of belonging through music #mentalhealth #wellbeing @Place2Be childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

New research aims to reach under-represented people with mental health conditions in rural, coastal and small urban deprived communities, following a £10m investment #mentalhealth #wellbeing #research @NIHRresearch @unilincoln @LPFTNHS lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/10-96m-investm…

‘This can change lives at scale’: Charity and tech firm team up to deliver 85,000 laptops, tablets and mobiles to digitally excluded people #digitalinclusion #tech @GoodThingsFdn charitytoday.co.uk/national-partn…

Air quality in central Brixton has improved dramatically – healthy neighbourhoods, school streets and protected cycle tracks have made the difference, says the local authority #sustainabletransport #NetZero @lambeth_council love.lambeth.gov.uk/new-aqap/

People with lived experience of mental health conditions are to inform a major initiative aiming to deliver real improvements to research and treatments #mentalhealth #wellbeing @KingsCollegeLon @cardiffuni @HealthInnovOx kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-col…

Manchester is focusing on areas of deprivation as it strives for digital inclusion across the city as part of its ambitious tech strategy #digitalinclusion #smartcity @ManCityCouncil agendani.com/technology-for…

A new app that rewards people for walking, cycling or using public transport with discounts at Ikea and Greggs could boost active travel by 25%, authority believes #activetravel @WestYorkshireCA @BetterPoints yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/traffic-a…

A charity is developing digital inclusion hubs and support services for older LGBTQ+ people in Yorkshire who have difficulty navigating online services #digitalexclusion @OutTogetherLGBT digitalhealth.net/2026/01/yorksh…

A charity that mentors people struggling with body image issues has been selected to join @TheKingsFund programme which supports organisations tackling health inequalities #mentalhealth #wellbeing @BeenThere_App kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

In a ‘pivotal year for the railways’ what needs to change? Cheaper fares and better reliability are among the themes emerging after more than 1,000 people completed the @CBTransport rail reform survey in its first week #sustainabletransport #railways bettertransport.org.uk/blog/what-need…

A UK university has secured funding to develop a ‘Health Work Toolbox’ designed to reduce leading causes of workplace sickness absence, including stress, anxiety and depression #mentalhealth #wellbeing @DerbyUni @NIHRresearch buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/education/nati…

‘It’s an exciting moment!’ New demonstrator line approved for the Coventry Very Light Rail network which could offer ‘huge benefits’ in sustainable transport for cities around the world #NetZero #greentransport @covcampus @coventrycc coventry.ac.uk/news/2026/very…

A council is directing its residents to ‘safe and trusted’ lenders over concerns that post-Christmas money worries can push people into the arms of loan sharks #CostOfLivingCrisis @N_landCouncil @NorthumbrianCAB northumberland.gov.uk/news/dont-get-…

‘This will help children express their feelings, build resilience, and seek help when they need it’ – council launches wellbeing programme after research found 41% of primary school children had #mentalhealth challenges @Cherwellcouncil cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1…

A local authority is launching a £1m ‘sustainable food system’ to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis – particularly during school holidays #CostOfLiving @FlintshireCC leaderlive.co.uk/news/25746458.…