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Rhos students embrace Health and Well Being Week


February 21, 2019 - 1371 views

Hundreds of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai students took the chance to increase their levels of physical and mental well-being during the college's recent Health and Well-being Week initiative.

The objective was to address a variety of health and well-being related issues which students face whilst at college: from driving safely through alcohol awareness to mental health issues. The college is keen to improve and maintain the health of all students and staff and to provide a healthy and stress-free environment.

During the week, students from all campuses including Rhos-on-Sea, took part in a host of activities, including trying different sports and attending a wide range of workshops and seminars.

External organisations that had a presence during the week included: Conwy, Gwynedd and Denbighshire councils' Road Safety departments; North Wales Police, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Service, Mind Môn a Gwynedd; Mind Aberconwy and Public Health Wales.  

One popular initiative involved over 500 students attending 'Deadly Impacts' presentations across several campuses. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service together with its road safety partners - Taith, North Wales Police, Welsh Ambulance Service Trust and Bikesafe - were involved in educating young drivers and pre-drivers (between 16-24) about the consequences of poor or inappropriate driving.

The college's Sports department provided students and staff with access to taster sessions in a variety of activities, whilst college libraries provided students with information and numerous health-related resources.

The student welfare team ran a daily confidential drop-in service for students, where learners could go and chat about anything which may be concerning them, whilst the student union handed out resources on keeping safe, alcohol awareness and where to find support if needed.