WELLIES Wellbeing

Therapeutic learning activities with animals, plants, creativity and the countryside for people recovering from poor mental health. 

Dates, location and times

• Staffordshire Moorlands
  • 24 February 2026 to 14 April 2026, Tuesdays 10:15 am - 3:15pm

John Hall Wellness Garden

Fowlchurch Road

Leek

ST13 6DH 

• East Staffordshire
  • 7 January 2026 to 11 February 2026, Wednesdays, 10:15 am to 3:15 pm
  • 25 February 2026 to 15 April 2026, Wednesdays, 10:15 am -to 3:15 pm

Chapel on the Hill

Somersal Herbert

Derbyshire

DE6 5PE

Who is the course aimed at?

This course is aimed at people recovering from mental ill health, typically this is anxiety and depression. The course aims to improve confidence and self-esteem through taking part in a wide variety of practical activities.

Entry Requirements 

Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing, are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health or people who are unemployed and would like to re-engage with learning. Learners need to be able to set and monitor their own learning goals and objectives and complete an enrolment form and course documentation unaided. 

Course Content

Seasonal learning activities to support health and wellbeing. This includes activities such cooking, crafting, woodwork, countryside skills, animal care, horticulture and floristry.

Learning Methods

Practical tasks, discussion, shared reading and individual learning plans that track personal development and progress.

Learning Support

Learners will have an initial assessment via a phone call or face to face meeting as an introduction to the course and to establish needs.

Course Assessments

Informal assessment, discussions and individual learning records. During the course you will be asked to complete reflections on new skills or knowledge gained on the course which the tutor will provide feedback on. 

Learning Materials

All materials are supplied.

What can learner’s do next/progress onto?

Learners can progress onto STEM courses, volunteering, further learning or employment. 

 Are there any fees?

This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.

Who delivers this course?

Staffordshire Care Farming

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Contact: Julie

Email: office@growingruralenterprise.co.uk

Tel: 07971666474