Keep well

We’re all struggling with how to keep fit and active, in both mind and body. So here are the best things we’ve seen online to help you fill time, stay active and learn skills. Don’t forget you can do most of these with your family or friends online using video chat! Click here to see more about staying connected

If you have an activity you’d like to share or any tips on what to do in lockdown life, please share them with us at [email protected]

Keep fit

Adapted yoga classes here
Dance Syndrome online dance classes here
Home workout videos here and here
Dance classes from Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse - join in here
Join thousands around the UK getting fit with Joe Wicks' PE at home videos here
Makaton signed free dance classes for people with disabilities here

Wellbeing and mindfulness – your mind is as important as your body!

‘Looking after your feelings and your body’ – read this easy read guide here
Click here for a coping calendar from People First Dorset
If you’re having trouble sleeping, there is some great advice here
Click here for some tips for managing anxiety
Mindfulness tips here and here
Mental wellbeing audio guides here
How to distract yourself - tips here

Have fun or learn something new

Bryan Edery is playing live piano shows every Friday afternoon at 3pm on Facebook. Join us watching here
There's plenty of ideas here from RNIB of different arts and crafts to do if you're blind or partially sighted
10 nature-based activities to do from home or your garden from the Woodland Trust
Click here for a list of when your favourite singers are doing free online concerts
Web cam views of the fish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium or animals at Cincinnati Zoo, San Diego Zoo or London Zoo!
See inside the British Musuem
Sensory stories to enjoy here
Gig Buddies virtual gigs - here or here
Soundabout inclusive music sessions on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2pm
Fill in a time capsule - you are living through history, so take a moment to fill in these pages for your future self to look back on
Electric Umbrella have an online TV show to keep us smiling. Watch it here
A list here of lots of activity ideas while you're at home
Read along YouTube channel, featuring Michelle Obama - watch here
Coming soon! We will be hosting online events where you can experience or learn something new

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Keep fit

Wellbeing and mindfulness – your mind is as important as your body!

Have fun or learn something new