WISE Lifestyle Enhancement at CTM Innovation Showcase
On Thursday the 9th of November 2023 ICTM hosted an engaging showcase that ignited ambition and opportunities to uplift health outcomes and economic prosperity in the CTM (Cwm Taf Morgannwg) Region through dynamic partnerships.
The event displayed diverse healthcare innovations in CTM, underscoring the pivotal role of regional innovation in advancing health, well-being, and economic growth. The presence of Economy Minister Vaughan Gethin underscored the significance of collaborative efforts.
WISE’s collaboration with ECO4 brokers and CTM healthcare professionals introduced its groundbreaking initiative focusing on ECO4 scheme. The integration of WISE with the Housing Linkage project holds significant potential to enhance the targeting and outreach for households in need of energy efficiency improvements and related health interventions. WISE principles align with the Housing Linkage Project and can support individuals in making the most of this initiative:
- Healthy Eating: ECO4 can encourage healthier eating by providing a comfortable environment for cooking nutritious meals.
- Physical Movement: Improved living conditions can encourage physical activity, a fundamental pillar of Wise.
- Sleep: ECO4 improvements can indirectly support better sleep quality, crucial for overall health.
- Mental Wellbeing: Reduced energy costs and enhanced living conditions can reduce stress levels, complementing stress management in lifestyle medicine.
- Minimising Harmful Substances: Better living conditions can indirectly lead to a decrease in unhealthy coping mechanisms.
- Social Connections: ECO4 can promote positive social connections as individuals invite friends and family to their improved homes.
WISE could play a pivotal role in this integration by providing a linked data set with a focus on chronic health conditions. This data is invaluable for identifying households that would benefit from ECO4 interventions.