Total Wellbeing Luton: Bringing mind and body together for better health
Total Wellbeing Luton is highlighting its unique approach to wellbeing, bringing support for both emotional and physical health together under one service to help local Luton residents achieve lasting improvements in their overall wellbeing.
Total Wellbeing Luton recognises that physical or emotional health closely connected which is why it provides a wide range of support through its Healthy Mind and Healthy Body offer.
Residents can access personalised support for common emotional health difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression and low mood, alongside services that help people become more physically active, manage their weight, stop smoking, improve nutrition, and better manage long-term health conditions.
The mind and body approach
Research and lived experience consistently show that emotional and physical wellbeing are deeply linked. Poor emotional health can affect motivation, sleep, confidence and physical activity levels, while physical health challenges can impact mood, emotional resilience and overall wellbeing.
By integrating Healthy Mind and Healthy Body support, Total Wellbeing Luton is able to:
Provide a more personalised and whole-person support.
Identify wider wellbeing needs earlier.
Support sustainable behaviour change.
Improve overall health and wellbeing outcomes.
Reduce barriers to accessing support.
Ensure people receive the right support at the right time.
This connected approach enables practitioners to look beyond a single health concern and consider the wider factors affecting an individual's wellbeing, helping to create more meaningful and lasting outcomes.
One service - multiple pathways to improved wellbeing
Total Wellbeing Luton is delivered by Turning Point and funded by NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB).
The service offers a wide range of services designed to support residents at every stage of their health and wellbeing journey. These include Talking Therapies, which include one-to-one and group support, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and wellbeing webinars and workshops.
Healthy Body services include Exercise on Referral, Weight Management programmes, Stop Smoking support, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Respiratory Rehabilitation, Long COVID Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, neurological support programmes and specialist services such as Macmillan Move More and Power Our Minds, which combines physical activity with emotional wellbeing support.
The service also offers social prescribing, helping residents connect with local community groups, volunteering opportunities, physical activity programmes and practical support that can improve overall wellbeing. Healthy Body sessions are delivered across Active Luton facilities, making support more accessible to residents across the town.
By bringing these services together, Total Wellbeing Luton can provide a more joined-up experience that supports both immediate needs and long-term health goals.
Leigh-Anne Cruickshank, Mental Health Senior Operations Manager, said: “Physical and emotional wellbeing are closely connected. The Health in Mind and Body model brings services together to provide joined-up, accessible support, helping Luton residents take positive steps towards healthier, happier lives.”
Sarah Simmonds, Director of Community Health and Wellbeing at Total Wellbeing Luton, said: “Healthy mind and body is about helping people build confidence, create sustainable habits and improve their overall wellbeing, not just focusing on one health goal, but actually looking at the person holistically.”
Accessing Support
Total Wellbeing Luton provides free support for eligible Luton residents and offers a variety of services that can be accessed through self-referral or referral from a Luton GP. Services are available both in-person and remotely, making support accessible and flexible for local people.
For more information, visit our website at: www.totalwellbeingluton.org or call us on 0300 555 4152.