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We are holding a series of health and wellbeing talks in Skipton that are open to all to attend including a GP Led talk on 'Bone Health' and talks by our team of social prescribers and mental health coaches on 'Managing Anxiety' and 'Creative Wellbeing'.
More information and the links to book these are below but for any further information, please email
GP Led Bone Health Talk - learn how to build stronger bones through lifestyle medicine
Tues 10th November 6pm - 7.30pm, Greatwood Community Centre
To book, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bone-health-lifestyle-medicine-talk-tickets-2001392508870?aff=oddtdtcreator
Creative and Wellbeing Session - join us and learn how making, doing and creating can help us feel better
Thursday 12th November 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Greatwood Community Centre
To book, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002997437254?aff=oddtdtcreator
Understanding and Managing Anxiety - join us for a small group session
Monday 16th November 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Greatwood Community Centre
To book, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002997135351?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Yorkshire Dales National Park have recommissioned their 'Nature On Prescription' Programme, providing funding for 12 WACA Patients.
Harnessing the healing power of nature to boost health and wellbeing, GPs and social prescribers are now prescribing localised nature prescriptions to patients.
The programme, led by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, will run on Tuesdays, 10am to 2pm from 6th October to 8th December 2026 and visit various locations in and around Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The programme is aimed primarily at patients 18+ years of age , who have mild / moderate mental health issues and are looking to explore using nature, creativity and simple outdoor wellbeing activities to support their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
You can read more about the programme https://www.northyorkmoorstrust.uk/ourprojects/nature-prescription-project
Richard, a WACA social prescriber will be holding drop-in clinics on the Mobile Library Bus that will visit Bucken, Kettlewell and Long Preston on Wednesday 7th October. Richard can support patients with non-medical issues that may be affecting your health and wellbeing.
Bucken - 10am - 1am
Kettlewell - 11.30am - 12.30pm
Long Preston - 2pm - 3pm
For more information, you can email
WACA have been supporting the development of a Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire, a green social prescribing programme that helps people improve their mental and physical wellbeing through structured nature‑based activities.
The Programme includes 10‑week guided interventions that build confidence, reduce isolation, and strengthen connection to local Protected Landscapes.
The Social Prescribing Team at WACA also took part in professional training so they could use nature as part of early‑intervention and preventative support. Please click on the report below to learn more about the programme and the impact it had. The next programme dates will be released later this year.