In the context of our growing mental health crisis and the importance of finding new solutions, we are proud to announce the spin-out of Action for Happiness as an independent charity. Action for Happiness is a grassroots movement of people taking action to build a happier and more caring society. It was launched within The... Find out more
— A third of people Google health advice, new poll shows — Nesta and Young Foundation call for rapid development in sharing health information Almost a third of people use Google for health advice, but only one in eight think it’s the most reliable source; with just half again – one in 16 – saying... Find out more
Kate Hoey MP is today (Wednesday 24 April) hosting a parliamentary reception to address how physical inactivity is threatening the social and economic prosperity of the UK. The event will feature Lord Sebastian Coe, Paula Radcliffe and Designed to Move Champions including The Young Foundation. The Young Foundation is a Designed to Move Champion and... Find out more
A report published today, written by the Young Foundation and commissioned by NIKE, Inc., summarizes the current state of physical inactivity in the UK and outlines a four-point plan to start to turn things around. The costs and consequences of having the most inactive generation in history are not sustainable. The research indicates it costs... Find out more
The Young Foundation and NHS Arden Commissioning Support have launched a new year long support programme for social ventures in health. Their aim is to help connect high potential social ventures with NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to deliver innovative solutions to local health problems. NHS Arden Commissioning Support works in partnership with six CCGs... Find out more
8-week course proven to leave people happier and more likely to help others, offered by Action for Happiness.
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