Get FishinG For wellbeinG & we Fish as one

Get Fishing for Wellbeing We Fish as One

Anglers already know how beneficial fishing is at boosting mental health and wellbeing. Our Get Fishing for Wellbeing project provides information and advice to Health Service Professionals and Community Link Workers about what fishing can offer their projects and services.

We believe that everyone can benefit in some way from spending time outdoors, next to our fantastic waterways. Angling has proven itself to be a great remedy for many health conditions and is often the only form of exercise that some people are able to take part in – especially those with chronic health issues.

Clubs and fisheries can get involved by becoming a ‘Get Fishing for Wellbeing –Approved Partner’. We can help clubs and fisheries to become recognised as a provider of angling opportunities for those in need of health support – and in some cases, depending on availability, offer or help you to find funding required to carry out any of the necessities that being a recognised provider of social prescribing requires.

For further details please visit: anglingtrust.net/getfishing/ getfishingforwellbeing/ or contact Dean Asplin, Angling Development Manager (South) on 07854 239731 or dean.asplin@anglingtrust.net

We Fish as One is the Angling Trust’s long term inclusivity campaign to harness the power of fishing as a community building activity, so that people from all backgrounds can experience the life-changing effects of angling.

Anyone can take part and enjoy angling’s many and varied benefits, but while our sport is accessible in practical terms there’s more we can do – both collectively and individually – to tackle inequalities so that fishing really is for everyone.

With the support of fishing clubs, fisheries, partners, and individuals within the angling community, We Fish as One has already established more links with women, ethnic minorities, LGBQT+ people, migrants, those with physical or mental health conditions and people from disabled, and disadvantaged communities.

If your club or fishery would like to get involved please contact your Regional Angling Development Officer: anglingtrust. net/getfishing/contact-us/

For more information on quick and easy ways to support the #WeFishAsOne campaign and highlight fishing as a social and community building activity go to: www.anglingtrust.net/we-fish-as-one