The Role of Behaviour Change in Local Authorities Transformation

It is fair to say most public health, organisational development and HR professionals have a good grasp of behaviour change theories. The challenge is understanding exactly how behavioural theories are used in an effective, evidence-based and scalable way. Having spent 16 years supporting local authorities teams deliver outstanding results in their communities, we have witnessed […]

The Role of Social Media in Behaviour Change Social Marketing

Sustainable behaviour change is achieved after more than just the promotion of Health & Wellbeing quotes, tips and blogs via Facebook and Twitter shares likes and retweets. It requires change agents / social marketing professionals to get “in the shoes of citizens” and engage in Behavioural Insight Research + Science + Storytelling. Social Media is […]

Puffell supports International Day of Happiness

I’m very happy that the team at Puffell (puffell.com) are supporting #InternationalDayofHappiness, 2015. Every year, Action for Happiness uses the 20th of March as a platform to launch a campaign to promote positive social action for a happier world. The theme always focuses attention on an important social issue related to wellbeing; this year, our […]

4 reasons why volunteering will change your life

Are you out of work, looking for work-experience or just fancy doing a good deed for a change? Volunteering can do wonders for your life and somebody else’s. But why? 1. Volunteering makes you more employable Volunteers may wish to increase their skill set, gaining experience within various environments to improve future job prospects. Employers […]

Could pets and gardens help our ageing population?

I’m really lucky to live by the sea. All that open space, long sandy beaches, sea air and stunning views across to the Welsh mountains are a real incentive to get outdoors, take some exercise and re-charge my batteries – even more so with the warm and sunny weather we’ve been enjoying this summer. Spending […]

If you’re happy and you know it…

Are you happy? Are you content? Do you know the difference? Is there a difference? It’s something I’ve given a lot of thought to – I always thought I was happy. I laughed almost every day, felt settled at home and at work… but did that mean I was happy? Or did I not really […]

Why birthdays – and Puffell – make me happy

Today, team ICE are celebrating. That’s because one year ago we launched Puffell – an exciting new social media platform to help people be happier, healthier and improve their wellbeing. ‘Birthdays’ and ‘Puffell’ – two words that, for me, mean happiness and a reason to celebrate. Why? Well, let’s start with birthdays. I don’t know about […]

Help your communities achieve their non-smoking goals this New Year

With just weeks until the New Year starts, many people will be thinking about stopping smoking, cutting down on the number of cigarettes they smoke and making positive behaviour changes. Puffell – a wellbeing platform, co-created with citizens, commissioners and service providers right across the country – is designed to help our communities achieve this, […]

Puffell – everyone’s talking about it

Let us introduce you to a brand new digital platform like no other… a platform that will revolutionise the way we manage our health and wellbeing. Let us introduce you to Puffell. puffell.com is a unique social media platform that enables people to self-manage their own health and wellbeing. It empowers individuals, groups and communities […]

How can we help people let go of dependency?

So, instead of joining our local (apparently slightly washed out) Jubilee street party, my partner and I decided to climb Ben Nevis during the extended Bank Holiday weekend. Anyone who doesn’t trek hills or walk in the country, I’d wholeheartedly recommend it as a way to refuel your health and wellbeing. For starters, the journey […]