Active Prospects

☀️ Making the most of the Sunshine!

People we support recently enjoyed a trip to Brighton, making the most of the warm weather and spending time together by the seaside.

At Active Prospects, we believe everyone should have opportunities to enjoy new experiences, build confidence and make memories that matter.💙

Sometimes, the people we call neighbours become something even more meaningful — friends 💙

Today, we want to spotlight a friendship that has flourished within one of our supported living homes.

At Active Prospects, we believe independence is about more than where someone lives. It is also about feeling connected, included and part of a community around you.

Sometimes, the most meaningful moments are the simplest ones. Spending time together in shared spaces. Cups of tea. Shared meals. Conversation. Everyday moments that help people feel safe to be themselves and build genuine friendships naturally over time.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication shown by our teams in creating homes where people feel a true sense of belonging and are supported to lead full and aspiring lives 💙

Our latest article explores why friendship and belonging matter in supported living, and how small changes can create meaningful outcomes for people with complex needs.

Read more here: https://activeprospects.org.uk/creating-homes-where-friendship-and-belonging-flourish/

⛳ What does wellbeing support look like when it’s shaped around people, not programmes?

Recently, members of our wellbeing team spent an afternoon at the driving range together.
Using a simple emotional regulation technique, our wellbeing team encouraged people to imagine each golf ball as a worry or stressful thought — and then physically let it go with each shot 💭

At Active Prospects, our wellbeing coaching is co-produced and built around personalised support plans for everyone. Rather than expecting members to fit into traditional wellbeing models, our team works alongside individuals to shape support around their strengths, preferences and lived experiences 🤝

Positive wellbeing doesn’t always start in a traditional setting. Often, it starts with connection, shared experiences and a sense of belonging ✨

What does taking action for mental health look like to us? 💙

At Active Prospects, it means creating spaces where people feel heard, supported and less alone.

This , our teams and people we support have been talking openly about emotional coping strategies, preventing burnout and the importance of connection and belonging.

Mental Health Foundation