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New question modules added to Happiness Pulse
We've added three new additional modules to the Happiness Pulse - making it possible to understand how people's wellbeing is connected to their workplace, housing or active life. You can...
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Metrics for a new economy
We’re thrilled that wellbeing economics is continuing to make waves across the world. In June we wrote about the developments that were taking place when Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand’s...
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Wellbeing economics takes centre-stage
What a month it’s been for wellbeing economics. For an organisation that’s spent ten years campaigning for a societal commitment to wellbeing, it’s been heartwarming to watch the trickle of...
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Understanding the connection between mental wellbeing and green space
This mental health awareness week there’s been plenty in the news about how green space plays a role in mental health - from articles ranging from the role that community...
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Launch of 2019 Thriving Places Index
We’re thrilled to be launching the 2019 edition of the Thriving Places Index, a new way to understand the strengths and challenges of where you live. The 2019 results for...
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Launch of all-new Happiness Pulse wellbeing measurement survey
We are delighted to announce the release of our all-new Happiness Pulse web-app, with support from the National Lottery Community Fund. The Happiness Pulse is a free online survey that...
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Closing the distance between us report
Who needs ‘community’? The short answer is we all do. As people have understood across generations and geography, we need each other, particularly when times are tough. Today sees...
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Closing the Distance Between Us report
Centre for Thriving Places contributed to the ‘Closing the Distance Between Us’ report which was commissioned by Eden Project Communities Big Lunch team and published in March 2019. The report...
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In search of life beyond GDP
A decade ago the idea that we should measure the things that really matter to people and planet was brought to international attention by the Commission on the Measurement of...
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New report reveals loneliness among children
Today, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published findings for the first time looking at loneliness among children and young people. It’s a topic we hear a lot about at...
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