Every year, Random Acts of Kindness Day – a day dedicated to promoting kindness and goodwill – is observed today, February 17th. Providing an opportunity for people worldwide to come together and make the world a better place through their thoughtful actions. Research shows that acts of kindness, no matter how small, can result in lowering stress and…
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Charlie, a Business Support and Events Officer, was recently over the moon when he won a £1,400 Batribike e-bike in the Choose How You Move Warwick workplace challenge. His journey to greener and healthier living began with a casual chat with a colleague, who mentioned the challenge. Intrigued, he signed up. Charlie had been relying…
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Rebecca’s journey towards a greener and more active lifestyle didn’t begin with a sudden burst of motivation. In fact, she freely admits that she wasn’t one for regular exercise or walking, preferring the convenience of driving to get around. However, a desire to be fitter lingered in the back of her mind, prompting her to…
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‘I never used to walk before I joined the BetterPoints Hounslow challenge’, says Ishrat. ‘It’s such a helpful app, it has encouraged me in all aspects, walking, running, and cycling too. ‘Each day is like a new day and a new challenge for me, and the app encourages me to do more every day. ‘I’ve lost over 4…
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Nikki enjoys being outside and spending hours in the garden, and loves to give something back to the local community. She signed up to BetterPoints Southwark as soon as she heard about it through a local newsletter. ‘It seemed to come at the right time as I was keen to increase my level of activity…
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Teresa used to drive everywhere but made a conscious decision to get rid of her car when she moved to a flat close to Leamington Spa’s town centre, where everything was accessible by foot and public transport. She joined the local Choose How You Move BetterPoints programme to keep her motivated and has found it…
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When individuals are shown how they can make small changes and are helped to make them, they often become advocates for those changes. Ruth is an excellent example of this. She had wanted to be more environmentally friendly but needed a bit of support, which she found in her local BetterPoints programme. She is now…
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The video below is from the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) and is a real testament to the work of BetterPoints clients locally. The EDC has run its Get Active in Ebbsfleet BetterPoints programme annually since 2018, to encourage physical activity for better health and wellbeing. More than half a million activities were recorded last year…
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‘I was using the car far too much, taking my daughter to school every day thinking it was saving time when actually it wasn’t really’, says Alicia from Hampshire, who heard about the A to B Actively programme from a friend. ‘I thought it was a great initiative to get involved in’, she says. ‘I…
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‘I have absolutely changed the way I travel since joining BetterPoints‘, says Lukasz from Brighton & Hove’s Move for Change programme. ‘For my job, I sit at my desk most of my days – but I never really thought about walking there and back. ‘Now I’m regularly walking into town. Leaving the car at home…
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‘I now only use the car if the journey is not viable on foot’, says Nindy, who joined South Lanarkshire Council’s Think, Move, Breathe BetterPoints programme. Nindy had driven everywhere before. ‘I had no hesitation in jumping in the car on a short journey to the shops even when I could walk’, she says. Nindy discovered…
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Making a conscious effort to do things differently can be hard: it’s unpredictable territory, outside of our comfort zone – it’s easier and safer just to stick with what we know. Yet, as Emily discovered, it is precisely that unpredictability that can bring wonderful surprises. Emily started using the BetterPoints app when she joined the…
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We have put together two case studies for you that show how BetterPoints behaviour change programmes are more than paying for themselves, delivering high value and real change for local authorities in both public health and active/sustainable travel.
