--- title: Health and wellbeing date: 2021-04-07T11:33:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/health-and-wellbeing" section: Pages --- Health and wellbeing is a crucial part of every person thriving, and must be protected as port of a holistic understanding of the human person as body, mind and spirit. We all need support and help as we care for our body and our mind. But our health often fails. The Bible tells us that since the fall, creation is fractured and not as it should be. We see this in death and loss, illness, and the ever-growing demand for mental health services. All human beings experience this brokenness in some form. Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. Through His humanity, Jesus can empathise with every experience and struggle with health and wellbeing – be it physical, mental or spiritual. Through Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension, He has made possible the transformation of all human experiences, including our health and wellbeing, and offers full restoration in the life to come. The Evangelical Alliance seeks to equip the church to be a community where people’s health and wellbeing is transformed as they enjoy community and participate in our shared inherent human dignity. We seek to increase awareness and lessen the stigma for those experiencing poor health and wellbeing. We speak up when people with disability or poor health are overlooked. We engage on issues such as safeguarding policy, seeking to model Jesus in protecting the vulnerable and ensuring justice is carried out. UK culture today can be devaluing and disempowering for people experiencing poor health and wellbeing, with an increasingly merit based value system. Therefore, we also participate in government consultations around issues of abortion and euthanasia where those with disability and illness may be discriminated against. God bestows value on every human, and has a good purpose for every life, therefore we must take matters of health and wellbeing seriously. *“Come to me,* *all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28* [ ![Why the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill fell](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Holyrood on an autumnal day](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/15590247021_891477ac6d_o.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-the-assisted-dying-for-terminally-ill-adults-scotland-bill-fell) [#### Why the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill fell ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-the-assisted-dying-for-terminally-ill-adults-scotland-bill-fell) MSPs saw the risks and voted against the bill [ ![Chris Ringland](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/chris-ringland) [ Chris Ringland ](/author/chris-ringland) 23 April 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-the-assisted-dying-for-terminally-ill-adults-scotland-bill-fell) [ ![UK Covid Inquiry invites evangelicals to share experiences in new campaign](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Esm hero image](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/esm-hero-image.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/uk-covid-inquiry-invites-evangelicals-to-share-experiences-in-new-campaign) [#### UK Covid Inquiry invites evangelicals to share experiences in new campaign ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/uk-covid-inquiry-invites-evangelicals-to-share-experiences-in-new-campaign) A key opportunity for churches and community leaders to share how the pandemic affected you and those in your community [ ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/alicia-edmund) [ Alicia Edmund ](/author/alicia-edmund) 13 July 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/uk-covid-inquiry-invites-evangelicals-to-share-experiences-in-new-campaign) [ ![Why we must oppose assisted dying proposals in Scotland](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Patty brito Y 3 Dt0us7e0 unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/patty-brito-Y-3Dt0us7e0-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/scotland-why-we-must-oppose-assisted-dying-proposals-in-scotland) [#### Why we must oppose assisted dying proposals in Scotland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/scotland-why-we-must-oppose-assisted-dying-proposals-in-scotland) Good intentions are not enough when it comes to policymaking for life and death [ ![Matthew Holden](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/matthew-holden) [ Matthew Holden ](/author/matthew-holden) 11 July 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/scotland-why-we-must-oppose-assisted-dying-proposals-in-scotland) [ ![Maternity care for Black and Asian women deemed "appalling" by MPs](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Pregnant women touching her belly](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1390901979.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/maternity-care-for-black-and-asian-woman-deemed-appalling-by-mps) [#### Maternity care for Black and Asian women deemed "appalling" by MPs ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/maternity-care-for-black-and-asian-woman-deemed-appalling-by-mps) The women and equalities parliamentary committee published its report into racial disparities in maternal health care in the UK [ ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/alicia-edmund) [ Alicia Edmund ](/author/alicia-edmund) 25 April 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/maternity-care-for-black-and-asian-woman-deemed-appalling-by-mps) [ ![Recovering addicts require our support and prayers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Thomas picauly Kzt Cdf Hjv KQ unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/thomas-picauly-KztCdfHjvKQ-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/recovering-addicts-require-our-support-and-prayers) [#### Recovering addicts require our support and prayers ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/recovering-addicts-require-our-support-and-prayers) Addiction problems are on the rise again across Scotland – time for churches and government to respond to these issues together [ ![James Loney](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/james-loney) [ James Loney ](/author/james-loney) 14 January 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/recovering-addicts-require-our-support-and-prayers) [ ![Assisted suicide would lead to more suffering, not less](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Hush naidoo jade photography yo01 Z 9 HQ Aw unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/hush-naidoo-jade-photography-yo01Z-9HQAw-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-would-lead-to-more-suffering-not-less) [#### Assisted suicide would lead to more suffering, not less ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-would-lead-to-more-suffering-not-less) We’re encouraging our members to make their views known to the Scottish Parliament on this important issue [ ![Shanley McConnell](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/shanley-mcconnell) [ Shanley McConnell ](/author/shanley-mcconnell) 17 December 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-would-lead-to-more-suffering-not-less) [ ![Now’s the time to act on gambling related harm](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Man betting gambling chips](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/chris-liverani-vBpd607jLXs-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/nows-the-time-to-prevent-harm-from-gambling) [#### Now’s the time to act on gambling related harm ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/nows-the-time-to-prevent-harm-from-gambling) Our head of advocacy Danny Webster explains why current gambling laws are letting our communities down, what we’re doing about it and how you can help [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 25 March 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/nows-the-time-to-prevent-harm-from-gambling) [ ![What ethical issues does the COVID-19 vaccine raise?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![COVID vaccine](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/daniel-schludi-mAGZNECMcUg-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-ethical-issues-does-the-covid-19-vaccine-raise) [#### What ethical issues does the COVID-19 vaccine raise? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-ethical-issues-does-the-covid-19-vaccine-raise) Experts from medicine, law and ethics assess the questions for Christians around the coronavirus vaccines 16 December 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-ethical-issues-does-the-covid-19-vaccine-raise) [ ![NOW CLOSED: Review of gambling laws announced](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![gambling casino](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/chuma-a-iknRNEmeOM-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/review-of-gambling-laws-announced) [#### NOW CLOSED: Review of gambling laws announced ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/review-of-gambling-laws-announced) The Government will review the 2005 Gambling Act and is calling for evidence of its impact 16 December 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/review-of-gambling-laws-announced)