SHINE HIT event round-up

The Supporting Healthy Inclusive Neighbourhood Environments (SHINE) Health Integration Team held a Review Meeting on Tuesday 14 April which was well attended by a variety of academics, individuals working in Public Health and Urban Design, Community Engagement Officers and members of the public.

The event kicked off with a presentation of SHINE’s progress to date which was followed by presentations from experts on the role of nature and the green environment in keeping people well; and the link between active travel and Children’s educational attainment.

Delegates then had the opportunity to attend a series of breakout sessions on topics such as How to maximise the potential of contact with nature and green spaces in improving health & wellbeing; What streets mean for children; Creating age friendly neighbourhoods; Positive Ageing Associates; Let’s Walk Bedminster: the Walking City Starts here.

See the evaluation results for the day.

Presentations from the day included:

• SHINE what we have done
• Can active travel enhance educational attainment in school children?
• Briefing paper: How can active travel enhance educational attainment in school children?
• SHINE and the role of nature and green spaces in keeping people well