The benefit of cold water immersion for the treatment of depression and anxiety has long been known and practiced.

JOIN US IN THE OPEN WATER FOR SWIM SESSIONS TO NATURALLY HELP MANAGE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Chill Therapy CIC

The benefit of cold water immersion for the treatment of depression and anxiety has long been known and practiced.

There is strong anecdotal evidence that has shown this treatment can alleviate these symptoms. Immersion in cold water gradually reduces stress levels in everyday life and generates a greater sense of wellbeing. The sessions are designed for people who have mild or moderate depression and anxiety (the ability to swim two lengths of a pool is required).

This is an exciting, safe opportunity for you to improve your physical and mental health – we look forward to you joining us!

Please make contact with the hub in your area if you are interested in taking part in a Chill Course

'Chill has had a huge impact on patients and the wider community. It has brought people together and empowered them to do something they never would have felt able to do before. Seeing the mental health benefits has been fantastic and I am really impressed with what Chill has achieved. I look forward to seeing it continue to build momentum and eventually I hope it will become accessible to everyone.'

James Szymankiewicz

MBChB, MRCS, MRCGP Bristol 1999, GP at Combe Coastal Practice Ilfracombe

'Chill has not only been a transformational process for patients but has facilitated peer support, self-management and lifelong friendships. The benefits have been pivotal to both wellbeing and better management of chronic health conditions. A massive well done to all involved including participants.'

Samera Ismael

Social Prescriber: Social Prescribing link/Health coach for the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Paula

Perth and Kinross

Chill Perthshire

CHILL Perthshire CIC, is a non profit organisation based in Crieff Perthshire. We provide CHILL courses in some of the most beautiful locations.

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Essex

Chill Southend

Based on Joscelyne’s beach, Chalkwell, we offer a welcoming, safe and supportive way to access all the health benefits of cold water immersion.

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East Lothian

Chill East Lothian

Making the most of the beautiful beaches of East Lothian, we offer open water swimming courses to provide everyone with a safe and supportive way to access all the health benefits of cold water immersion.

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Dorset

Chill Dorset

Chill Therapy Bournemouth is a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing sea swimming courses as a form of therapy for people with anxiety and depression

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Devon

Chill North Devon

Chill started life here in North Devon and we’ve now run open water courses for over 200 people with lots more planned for this year

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Devon

Chill South Devon

Chill South Devon enables people to benefit from the many health benefits of cold water immersion at some of the most stunning and restorative locations in the UK.

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Kent

Chill East Kent

We use the surrounding area which boasts some of the UK’s best beaches with golden sand and chalk cliffs.

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Lincolnshire

Chill Nottingham and Lincolnshire

Chill Lincs and Notts CIC is an none for profit organisation. We offer a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment along the Lincolnshire coast.

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Camden

Chill London

Starting in June 2021 we are proud to be working with Olympic Open Water Swimming Medalist Keri-Anne Payne to deliver Chill courses to the NHS.

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Cornwall

Chill St Agnes

Starting in June 2021 we are proud to be working with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust to deliver Chill courses to the NHS

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Sussex

Chill Brighton

Brighton chill has a decade of experience of offering open water swimming courses and our own dedicated swimming centre close to the beach

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Articles

Come on in, the water’s cold

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Open water swimming as a possible treatment for asthma

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Evaluation of Outdoor swimming courses offered by NHS Improvement in London and Cornwall

Research

Sea swimming as a novel intervention for depression and anxiety

In the media

I went wild swimming in a chilly river and haven’t had a panic attack since

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The benefits of cold water swimming

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Chill UK and their mission to introduce prescription cold water swimming

Chill on the BBC

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JOIN US IN THE OPEN WATER FOR SWIM SESSIONS TO NATURALLY HELP MANAGE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION