Bupa UK

Together with Earthrise Studio, we’ve worked with filmmakers and creators from around the world to highlight the crucial connection between our health and the planet's health. Through unique perspectives, Planet Health Stories explores themes of hope, movement, access to green spaces, mental health and community. By sharing these films, we hope to spark conversations and help people feel empowered to engage and act. Watch the collection of films on YouTube here - with more films being released in the coming weeks: https://lnkd.in/eMBHjmi8

Research shows that teenage girls are six times more likely to drop out of sport than boys. As part of our global movement encouraging more open health conversations, we brought together players for the Black Ferns – New Zealand national women’s rugby team and young female players from York Rugby Union Football Club to talk about girls’ health – from periods to body confidence and resilience. Because when conversations like these happen, girls can feel less alone, connect with others and get the encouragement they need to stay active and healthy. Watch the full film here. https://lnkd.in/eWqZSej7 #LetsTalkHealth #BlackFerns #Bupa

Paralympian Richard Whitehead has spent his life challenging perceptions - including his own. In our latest Health Stories film, Richard reflects on the barriers he faced growing up, the moments that tested him and the resilience that carried him to Paralympic gold. Today, he’s focused on something even bigger: creating truly inclusive spaces in sport. By sharing his story, he aims to inspire young people to show up as themselves and open up about their health when they need to. “Sport is everyone’s game. Let’s make welcoming spaces where everyone can take part.” Watch Richard’s story and be part of the movement to encourage more conversations around health, wellbeing and inclusion. https://lnkd.in/eZ4njJp6 #LetsTalkHealth

From struggling to breathe as a child to breaking world records under the ocean, free-diver Şahika Ercümen has found her strength in the very place she once feared. Growing up with severe asthma, Şahika often felt limited by her condition. But discovering free-diving transformed her relationship with her body – and with life itself. Underwater, she found peace, power and health. Each dive became a reminder that recovery can come in the most unexpected forms. Şahika’s story is part of Bupa’s global Health Stories campaign, highlighting the power of open conversations about health. https://lnkd.in/e8nYW4QD #LetsTalkHealth

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, dance teacher Natalie Hall found strength through movement and community. During her treatment, she realised how powerful dance could be both physically and emotionally. What started as her own form of therapy has since become Fireflies Fitness - a supportive space where people living with cancer can move, share and shine together. Natalie’s story is part of Bupa’s global Health Stories movement - inspiring open conversations about health, and reminding us that support often begins with sharing 💙 Watch Natalie's full film here. https://lnkd.in/egeuDcEr #LetsTalkHealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth