East Riding Council Offers Free Wellbeing Support to Adults

What changed

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering free Wellbeing for Us support to residents aged 18 and over. The programme combines face-to-face workshops with informal peer-support groups covering anxiety, stress management and self-esteem, and is currently running in Withernsea, Hornsea, Bridlington, Beverley, Driffield, Pocklington, Goole and Hessle.

Why it matters

The useful part is that this is more than a one-off conversation about wellbeing. Residents can build confidence, meet other people and, where needed, be connected with community organisations, NHS referrals and other health services.

That makes the programme a practical first step for someone who feels isolated or overwhelmed but is not sure where to begin. Sessions are also being held as drop-ins in Goole and at Lelley Fields Crematorium, while more peer groups are planned.

The scale of demand is still unclear: no attendance, capacity or outcome figures have been given. But with World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the council is putting local, free support in places residents can access now.