Outside2

29/04/2025

Just a heads-up that your safety comes first! The coaches will be checking the water quality before each swim. If it’s not safe to swim, don’t worry, we’ll simply move the session to a different spot so you can still enjoy the course. The safety of all participants is our top priority.

23/04/2025

🚨UPDATED INFORMATION🚨

One of our study locations, Loddington Farm Lake, is now open to ANYONE seeking a structured and rewarding activity to boost mental well-being. Ex-forces personnel are encouraged to join this course, however, this is no longer a required characteristic for participation!

The course has also been pushed back a week, so will now start on the 7th June 🏊‍♂️

🐠 What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊‍♀️ How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk

Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.

03/04/2025

🌊 2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN!🌊

One of our study locations, Loddington Farm Lake, offers a bespoke course and may be of particular interest to ex-military personnel seeking a structured and rewarding activity to boost mental well-being.

🐠 What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊‍♀️ How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk

Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.

03/04/2025

🌊 2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN!🌊

Roker Beach is one of our sites this year, carrying on from last year! If you’re looking to boost your mental well-being, get outdoors, and connect with others, this could be for you.

🐠 What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊‍♀️ How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk

Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.

02/04/2025

🌊2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN! 🌊
Roker Beach is one of our sites this year, carrying on from last year! If you’re looking to boost your mental well-being, get outdoors, and connect with others, this could be for you.

🐠What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk
Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.

31/03/2025

🌊 2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN! 🌊

West Country Water Park is one of our sites offering a bespoke course. If you are a woman of the Global Majority (or woman of colour), and you are looking to boost your mental well-being, get outdoors, and connect with others, this could be for you.

🐠 What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊‍♀️ How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk

Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.

27/03/2025

19/03/2025

🌊 2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN! 🌊

Shoreham is one of our sites offering a bespoke course. If you are male, and you are looking to boost your mental well-being, get outdoors, and connect with others, this could be for you.

🐠 What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊‍♀️ How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk

Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.

14/03/2025

🌊 2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN! 🌊

Loddington is one of our sites offering a bespoke course. If you are a military veteran, and you are looking to boost your mental well-being, get outdoors, and connect with others, this could be for you.

🐠 What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊‍♀️ How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk

Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.

05/03/2025

🌊2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN! 🌊
Avon Beach is one of our sites this year, carrying on from last year! If you’re looking to boost your mental well-being, get outdoors, and connect with others, this could be for you.

🐠What is the study about?
OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you.

Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews.

🏊How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk

Please see the 2025 locations tab of our website for exact dates and times for this course.