SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
“The World We Want is one brimming with health. We will make sure we’re heading towards a robust future. Why not make sure we live to the fullest? Why not educate people on the beauty of a balanced way of life?”
What does SDG 3 mean to us?
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Promoting mental health and well-being (Target 3.4)
A recent New York Times article highlighted how cuts to transport links in Cumbria are affecting the health and well-being of those living in rural areas, particularly the elderly. The Fellrunner is an example of a local community project working to overcome this issue. They operate a fleet of buses driven by local volunteers, serving most of the villages in the Penrith area with routes to Penrith and Carlisle.
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Strengthening the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol (Target 3.5)
Red Rose Recovery is a Lancashire-based charity developing recovery systems and creating opportunities for people affected by substance misuse, dual diagnosis and offending behaviours. They are underpinned by the values of Hope, Commitment, Respect, Community, Transformation and Legacy.
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Halving the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents (Target 3.6)
Despite meeting 2010 casualty reduction targets, the number of casualties on Lancashire’s roads is still too high. The Lancashire Roads Safety Partnership is made up of local councils, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Lancashire Constabulary, North West Ambulance Service, and Highways England, and have set out a ‘Towards Zero’ strategy to reduce road casualties throughout the county. Their collaborative approach aims to raise awareness, education and engagement with road safety amongst vulnerable road users in particular.