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Title: Get Active in the Forest
Aims: To look at innovative ways of getting people physically active using resources available in forestry Centre setting and in the midst of major forestry development plan (The National Forest)
Target: Adult Men
Geographic Area: South Derbyshire
Setting: Forestry Centre with outreach into district of South Derbys
Partnership: South Derbyshire District Council, South Derbyshire PCT, Derby Dales PCT, East Staffordshire PCT, CVS (south Derbyshire), The National Forest Company (Sue Anderson), Environmental Education (Kate Allies), Weatherby Day Centre
Method: Methods include woodland laser, archery, walking, cycling, conservation activity, environmental activity, laser clay, orienteering, tai chi
Lead Contact: Debbie Chesterman, Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX, 01283 563483, debbie@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk
Title: Langley Mill Heart Health Project - overall project title. Within this project we have a number of activities
Aims: A) 40 NOT OUT-to encourage overweight and inactive men to take up exercise and find out more about healthy lifestyles and to lose weight, B) BRIDGE STROLLERS-regular walks for 'non' walkers, C) HEALTHY HEARTS CLUB-exercise and health information course for inactive women over 40.
Target: Inactive Adult Men
Geographic Area: Langley Mill - Amber Valley
Setting: Community
Partnership: Local residents, The Bridge Community Centre, Amber Valley PCT, Amber Valley Borough Council, Amber Valley Healthier Communities Project, Groundwork, South East Derbyshire College.
Method: Community based sessions in a setting where people do not feel intimidated attending.
Lead Contact: Elen Rees, Amber Valley PCT, Babington Hospital, Derby Road, Belper, DE56 1WH, 01773 525099, elen.rees@nhs.net
Title: Manor Specialist Sports College Manor Sport and Recreation Centre
Aims: Manor Specialist Sports College - to provide a centre of excellence for the teaching of physical education and the coaching of community sport, raising standards of attainment in and through PE and school sport. Manor Sport and Recreation Centre - to provide a quality physical activity programme that is accessible to all in the local community to promote community and health well-being and support the local regeneration process.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Setting: School facilities with some outreach work into other local schools and community setting. The school's Sport and Recreation centre is the main focus area.
Partnership: Local Authorities, Local Education Authorities, National Governing Bodies, Local Club Network, Youth Sport Trust, Sport England, PCT, Healthy Schools Team, voluntary clubs, local community groups, volunteer groups, CVS, local sponsors, businesses, private sports and health clubs, consortiums of schools, DARE.
Method: Partnership work. Sharing and disseminating good practice. Direct provision/delivery.
Lead Contact: Barbara Bakewell, Manor Specialist Sports College, Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8QA, 01623 425106 Sbowring@themanor.notts.sch.uk
Title: Work Through Sport
Aims: To support young people with educational and vocational choice, removing barriers to learning and improving individual employability skills through sport.
Target: Young People
Geographic Area: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Setting: School 1 day per week (1/2 day theory, 1/2 day practical)
Partnership: Mansfield District Council, Manor Sports and Recreation Centre, Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Strategic Training Solutions
Method: Tutor led courses with specialist workshops on individually identified needs. Physical activity sessions to build knowledge and develop team building skills.
Lead Contact: Keeley Leaper The Manor School Park Hall Road Mansfield Woodhouse Nottinghamshire NG19 9JQ 01623 425100 leaperk@themanor.notts.sch.uk
Title: SPINN - Sports Partnership in North Notts
Aims: Raise attainment levels Increase participation in PE + school sport (schools and communities) Increase participation in competitive sport Improve attitude, behaviour and attendance in PE, sport and whole school.
Target: Children and Young People
Geographic Area: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Setting: Schools and local community
Partnership: LA's, LEA, NGB's, Private Clubs, YST, Healthy Schools, PCT, Voluntary clubs, organisations involved in volunteers in sport, CVS, private sports clubs, health clubs, businesses, DARE.
Method: ?
Lead Contact: Mandy Wright Manor School Park Hall Road Mansfield Woodhouse Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 8QA 01623 425106 mwright@themanor.notts.sch.uk
Title: Fair Do's for Young People - Mansfield Woodhouse
Aims: To share information on divisionary sport projects in the Mansfield Woodhouse area. Make connections between projects and identify where joint working would enhance the delivery of initiatives for the benefit of the young people. Develop closer co-operation between partner organisations. Develop a system for effective communication between partners. Work collectively to maximise resources into the community and work in co-operation when bidding for new resources. Identify examples of good practice and share with the wider sports community. Consider joint monitoring and evaluation information that could be used to further resource investment.
Target: Young People
Geographic Area: Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire
Setting: Community
Partnership: Mansfield District Council, Nottingham City Council, Drug and Alcohol Awareness Team, DARE, Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group, Northfield Neighbourhood Management Team.
Method: Work in partnership Share information Improve communication through forum meetings. Share good practice.
Lead Contact: Catriona Paterson The Manor School Specialist Sports College Park Hall Road Mansfield Woodhouse Nottinghamshire NG19 8QA 01623 425106 cpaterson@themanor.notts.sch.uk
Title: Women & Girls in Sport Project
Aims: To increase participation of women and girls in sporting activities.
Target: Women
Geographic Area: Nottinghamshire - initially North Nottinghamshire - coalfield alliance - Sports Action Zone.
Setting: Schools, community
Partnership: Nottinghamshire County Cricket, Notts County FA, LEA, EFDS, British Gymnastics, Institute of Youth Sport, Rugby Football Union, Sports coach UK.
Method: Establish a baseline data for the number of girls taking part in sport and extra-curricular activity. Assisting school & communities to develop sustainable practices. Sharing examples of good practice within schools and communities, aiming to increase retention levels. Developing positive, life-long attitudes to sport improving self-esteem and self worth. The above will be achieved through identifying barriers girls face and putting into place interventions which provide a 'girl-friendly' curriculum.
Lead Contact: Zena Unitt Women & Girls in Sport Project The Manor School Sports College Park Hall Road Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire NG19 8QA 01623 425106 zunitt@themanor.notts.sch.uk
Title: Healthy Communities Collaborative
Aims: To test the effectiveness of using community action to tackle specific health issues e.g. falls prevention in older people, widening access to a healthier diet in people of all ages.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: Northampton
Setting: Falls - Community venues, residential homes, GP surgeries. Diet - schools, nurseries, day centres, GP surgeries.
Partnership: Borough Council, PCT, General Hospital, Age Concern, Care for Repair Community Volunteers, Primary Schools, Health & Social Care.
Method: Developing multi-agency teams who will be responsible for implementing models of known good practice in the reduction of falls in older people. Applying the good practice examples in their own community and learning from the experience using the PSDA methodology - breaking down change into manageable chunks and testing each small part to make sure that things are improving.
Lead Contact: Sue Watts Age Concern Cliftonville Road Northampton NN1 5BU 01604 611200 01536 484259 sue.watts@acnorthampton.org.uk
Title: Kings Heath Physical Activity Project
Aims: To increase levels of participation in physical activity on the Kings Heath Estate, Northampton. Kings Heath is in Spencer ward, the most deprived ward in Northamptonshire.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Northamptonshire
Setting: A community setting using a range of facilities on the estate: MUGA, astro-turf, 2 Primary Schools, Youth Centre, church hall.
Partnership: Northampton Borough Council Sports Development, Kings Heath Health, Kings Heath Adventure Centre, Northampton Town Learning, CASPAR, Community Development
Method: A big to Sport England under the Active England project was made in October 2004. Appointment of a physical activity co-ordinator to facilitate activities. This person to be based on the estate. He has office space in the Health Centre.
Lead Contact: Caroline Johnson Northampton Borough Council Cliftonville House Bedford Road Northampton NN4 7NR 01604 837735 cjohnson@northampton.gov.uk
Title: Waist Watchers
Aims: To help men make lifestyle changes to reduce their waistline and improve their health.
Target: Adult Men
Geographic Area: North Derbyshire
Setting: Community settings which are male friendly, pubs, clubs and workplaces.
Partnership: Councils across the area are worked with North Derbyshire Health Promotion Service lead the project and work with Primary and Secondary Care, local voluntary clubs are involved e.g. older people's groups, community groups etc. Private clubs and workplaces - very much involved as male-friendly environments, adults education links established.
Method: Project recruits through clinics in male friendly environments as well as through primary care, as many men do not use primary care services. Waistwatchers course takes educational and empowering approach shown to work effectively with men. Longer term waist watchers league is used to maximise adherence to changed lifestyle/long-term health benefits.
Lead Contact: Paul Boshell North Derbyshire Health Promotion Service Scarsdale Nightingale Close off Newbold Road Chesterfield Derbyshire SK17 8AU 01246 231255 ext. 4286 paul.boshell@chesterfieldpct.nhs.uk
Title: GP Referral
Aims: To help people with illness to get active and stay healthy.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: Our project is based in the Daventry District, Northamptonshire, but is also throughout the county and is a nationwide initiative.
Setting: In conjunction with the local surgeries and local gyms.
Partnership: Daventry Leisure Centre, Towcester Leisure Centre, Moulton Sports Complex, Daventry PCT, Local surgeries, One to One Gym.
Method: The GPs refer their patients who need to seek activity in order for them to stay healthy, get fit and re-cooperation.
Lead Contact: Sarah Evans Daventry PCT 01327 705601 sarah.evans@dsnpct.nhs.uk
Title: Jump Start
Aims: To offer fitness, healthy eating advice to overweight children.
Target: Young Children
Geographic Area: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Setting: Community setting
Partnership: Daventry Leisure Centre, Daventry District Council, Daventry PCT, school nurses, Time 2 Talk, have worked with Tesco, local schools.
Method: Children are referred to by their school nurse or a local community charity called Time to Talk.
Lead Contact: Sarah Evans Daventry PCT 01327 705601 sarah.evans@dsnpct.nhs.uk
Title: Holmewood + Heath HLN
Aims: To increase awareness of the need to eat a healthy diet and provide activities to increase physical activity levels of the community.
Target: All
Geographic Area: North East Derbyshire
Setting: St Albans Parish Centre.
Partnership: Sharley Park Leisure Centre, Health Promotion - Chesterfield, CAPS - Community Action Partnerships, local business, Heath Primary School, Derbyshire Countryside Services.
Method: We aim to provide a variety of activities to address the needs of the community. These include weight reduction programmes, exercise programmes and activities which address the social needs of the community. These programmes are aimed at addressing the health and well being of the residents.
Lead Contact: Mrs Janine McCarthy Health Improvement Manager North East Derbyshire PCT St Mary's Court St Mary's Gate Chesterfield S41 7DT 01246 544658 janine.mccarthy@nederbypct.nhs.uk
Title: Area 8 increased Physical Activity Project.
Aims: To increase participation in physical activity and sport for young people aged 14-18 years (with a focus on BME communities). To contribute to lowering juvenile crime rates.
Target: Young People
Geographic Area: Area 8 of Nottingham City - Dunkirk & Lenton and Bridge Wards.
Setting: Community - youth clubs/community centres/leisure centre.
Partnership: Sport and Leisure Services, Notts County Cricket Club, Lenton Out of School Project, Notts Club for Young People, Voice East Midlands, School Sport Partnership, Neighbourhood Wardens, Park Services, Youth Services.
Method: Provision of extended activities within youth/community centre settings including dance and sports activities. Places free of charge on a CSLA course. Provision of outreach (detached) sports sessions in the area.
Lead Contact: Rachel Booth Nottingham City Council Woodthorpe Grange Woodthorpe Drive Nottingham NG5 4HA 0115 9152739 rachel.booth@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Title: Purposeful Activities for Asylum Seekers
Aims: To offer opportunities in sporting, health and physical activity for asylum seekers in the city of Nottingham helping to integrate asylum seekers in the host community.
Target: Asylum Seekers
Geographic Area: Nottingham city Nottinghamshire
Setting: Schools, colleges and refugee community organisations.
Partnership: Sport + Leisure Services, Refugee Community Organisations, housing providers, LEA, local colleges, social services, housing dept.
Method: Engagement of school aged asylum seekers in physical activity e.g. ice skating, bowling, outdoor activities etc. Allocation of leisure cards to encourage subsidised use of mainstream activities. Capacity building within organisations providing services to asylum seekers.
Lead Contact: Rachel Booth Nottingham City Council Woodthorpe Grange Woodthorpe Drive Nottingham NG5 4HA 0115 9152739 rachel.booth@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Title: Dance Development
Aims: Long-term development programme of a variety of dance activities including cultural classes, performance + training in Lincoln city. Building skills, increasing training opportunities, promoting health activities + benefits. As part of this, 2005 will see the development of 'falls clinic' related classes.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Lincoln city Lincolnshire
Setting: Various
Partnership: Sports Development team, City Council, Extend Primary Trust through NKDC, education network across Lincs, Lincolnshire Dance agency.
Method: A development programme currently funded by Arts Council to develop all dance provision, which includes participation + physical/mental health benefits.
Lead Contact: Sara Bullimore City of Lincoln Council DDES Beaumont Fee Lincoln LN1 1DF 01522 873844 sarab@lincoln.gov.uk
Title: Movement For Life
Aims: To encourage increased activity in older people in order to maintain independence.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: Boston and South Holland, Lincolnshire.
Setting: Community
Partnership: British Heart Foundation - Someone Like Me programme, East Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust, Boston Mayflower Housing, South Holland District Council, Boston Borough Council.
Method: Movement for life is an amalgamation of Extend, Excel 2000 and Age Concern's Alive and Kicking Initiatives. Through the development of a shortened course concentrating on music, appropriate exercises and teaching skills we have offered the training to day centre organisers/assistants/volunteers within our organisation and worked with Boston Mayflower and their sheltered housing officers.
Lead Contact: Barbara O'Neill Age Concern Boston and South Holland County Hall Boston PE21 6DT 01522 554996 obarbara@btconnect.com
Title: Shape Up Programme (linked to Food For Life Project)
Aims: To kick start people into activity & healthy eating which may lead to weight loss.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: St Giles estate (deprived part of Lincoln)
Setting: Community venue e.g. community centre.
Partnership: Lincoln Sports Development west Lincs PCT, United Lincolnshire hospitals
Method: Mixture of discussions, workshops, cooking sessions + tasting opportunities, visits, physical activity - walks, tai chi, music, circuits etc.
Lead Contact: Marilyn Thompson West Lincs PCT c/o Healthy Communities Beech House Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH 01522 550536 marylin.thompson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Title: Healthy Lifestyle Programme (linked to Food for Life Project)
Aims: To increase general awareness and participation in activity and healthy eating.
Target: Children
Geographic Area: Lincoln city Lincolnshire
Setting: Schools
Partnership: Lincoln Activity Initiative (sport development) West Lincolnshire PCT
Method: Workshops - a mixture of knowledge, activity worksheets, group exercises etc. A workbook is given to each participant.
Lead Contact: Marilyn Thompson West Lincs PCT c/o Healthy Communities Beech House Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH 01522 550536 marylin.thompson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Title: Lincoln City Activity Initiative - Community Health Assessment Programme City Health Walks Healthy Lifestyle Workshops Physical Activity Referral Programme Community Activity Sessions Shape-up Weight Management Programme Links to other initiatives
Aims: To improve the health of the people of Lincoln by promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle through a series of educational and practical opportunities to become physically active, targeting the most disadvantaged groups primarily.
Target: All
Geographic Area: City of Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Setting: The different projects reach-out to the groups it is targeting e.g. schools, youth clubs, sheltered housing schemes, day centres, workplaces and health centres/clinics.
Partnership: City of Lincoln Council West Lincolnshire PCT, ULHT Age Concern, British Heart Foundation Community Leisure Services Schools, Lincolnshire Healthy Schools Social Services, Youth Service, numerous local community groups, access centres etc.
Method: Consultations with potential partners and client groups were undertaken initially to establish needs and wants in this area. Community consultations as well as opportunities to feedback from activities are periodically undertaken to ensure we are still meeting those needs and wants and seeing how we can improve and/or develop each project to the benefit of the individuals. The approaches taken have been formulated under project headings, each has many elements to its services. Community Health Assessment Programme City Health Walks Healthy Lifestyle Workshops Physical Activity Referral Programme Community Activity Sessions Shape-up weight management programme. Additional work undertaken - links to Food for Life links to West Lincolnshire Falls Prevention Programme Links to West Lincolnshire PCT/British Heart Foundation Cardiac Rehabilitation project Links to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme. General advertising/promotional campaign.
Lead Contact: Joanna Smith Lincoln City Activity Initiative City of Lincoln Council City Hall Beaumont Fee Lincoln LN1 1DE 01522 873722 joanna.smith@lincoln.gov.uk
Title: Sure Start Lincoln City North
Aims: Promote positive healthy lifestyles Reducing heart disease/obesity/raising awareness of how to make positive life choices.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: St Giles, Ermine East/West Lincoln City
Setting: Children Centre, community, home.
Partnership: Youth team, West Lincs PCT, NCH
Method: 1:1 consultations in clients home. Clients prefer confidential opportunities. Group sessions with parents and their children. Parents/children learning by having fun. In all settings at Sure Start. Via generic health visitors within Sure Start area.
Lead Contact: 73-77 South Gardens St Giles Lincoln LN2 4NE
Title: Travel Plans which incorporates: School Travel Plans (STPs) Business Travel Plans (BTPs)
Aims: The main aim of Travel Plans is to reduce congestion by encouraging and promoting healthier alternatives such as walking, cycling and/or using Public Transport.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Both STPs and BTPs are county wide initiatives (Lincolnshire)
Setting: STPs - schools BTPs - workplace
Partnership: Sports Centres, PCTs, Hospitals, school nurses, local businesses, transport services, CfBT, Healthy Schools, PSHE Co-ordinators, Eco schools, Extended Schools Initiatives, Police, Community Wardens, Parish Councils, Road Safety Officers.
Method: The strategy is based on identifying schools in an advantageous position to develop and Travel Plan. The first point of action was to contact schools with the greatest potential to achieve positive modal change. Following this initial approach, all public schools have now been written to outlining what a school travel plan is and how the schools can go about developing one. A similar letter is currently going out to special and independent schools. In addition, the County Council has trained 50 representatives from schools in the process of developing a travel plan. To ensure the most effective use if the current resources; four Travel Plan Advisers are working and working with the knowledge that these resources may not be available post April 2006, the advisors are currently working with the schools that show the greatest commitment and enthusiasm to developing travel plans, such as schools that attended the training course. Schools are offered the opportunity to receive direct support from the STPAs to develop their Travel Plan. In order to obtain this support, each signs a Service Level Agreement outlining the commitment required for the school to develop a Travel Plan. The County Council will then provide up to 5 visits to support the school to complete its Travel Plan.
Lead Contact: Alison Marshall Lincolnshire County Council Highways and Planning Directorate City Hall Lincoln LN1 1DN 01522 553038 Alison.marshall@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Title: Lincolnshire's Local Travel Plan - accessibility planning section.
Aims: To improve accessibility to 4 key areas: employment, health services, education & training, food shops & service centres. Not just through providing more transport but also the location, design and delivery of the key services identified.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Lincolnshire, with three recognised priority areas being east coast, Boston & South Holland fenlands, Gainsborough & North West Lincolnshire.
Setting: Various - see key areas in aims of project.
Partnership: Health Trusts, Ambulance Trust, Louth Hospital, Age Concern, community car schemes, Roadcar, Grayscroft, Brylaine, Hunts, Learning and Skills Council, Connexions, District Councils, Coastal Academy, Job Centre Plus, Local Planning Authorities, Lincolnshire County Council.
Method: Strategic Accessibility Assessment - identify priority areas/groups and check on existing policies & programmes. Local Accessibility Assessment - identify local needs & objectives & develop set of requirements for local schemes. Option Appraisal - consider full range of solutions & identify most practical & beneficial subset of options. Accessibility Plan Preparation - develop tightly defined action plan Performance monitoring & evaluation.
Lead Contact: Mrs Claire Nicholson Lincolnshire County Council Highways and Planning City Hall Orchard Street Lincoln LN1 1DN 01522 553038 claire.nicholson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Title: The Goal
Aims: Fully engage children in sports activities. Develop ownership of the club and introduce them a whole range of sports/culture/pastimes etc.
Target: Children
Geographic Area: Park ward Lincoln (a deprived area) Lincolnshire
Setting: Schools
Partnership: Lincoln City FC & FITC, Children's links, Single Area Action Group.
Method: Via single news - distributed to 1500 homes in Park ward - a flyer enclosed + article visits to 12 senior schools in the area with flyers & footballs. Visits to 2 local junior schools. We will be seeking radio & press coverage nearer the time.
Lead Contact: John Roddam Lincoln City Supporters Trust Sincil Bank Stadium Lincoln LN5 8LD 01522 789161 (home) Roddams@talkcas.net
Title: West Lindsay Volunteer Bureau not a project as such
Aims: General range of support to sports, physical & health groups.
Target: All
Geographic Area: West Lindsay
Setting: n/a
Partnership: Open to all voluntary groups
Method: Organisations invited to register for receipt of services.
Lead Contact: John Baxter West Lindsay Volunteer Bureau Unit 9 The Lindsay Centre Gainsborough DN21 2BT 01427 613470 wlvbgainsborough@hotmail.com
Title: Healthy Habits
Aims: Educate Primary (4-11) school children about healthy lifestyles. Raise awareness of importance of healthy diet + regular physical activity. Encourage lifestyle attitude/change Improve long term health.
Target: Children and Young People
Geographic Area: County of Lincolnshire
Setting: Primary schools + special schools
Partnership: Lincoln City FITC, Lincs Healthy Schools, Lincolnshire Co-operative, Backing of Cfbt.
Method: Practical workshop sessions - 1 class (30 pupils) all day - diet/teamwork/physical activity. Hands on variety of learning styles met.
Lead Contact: Ian Tomlinson Lincoln City FITC 01522 880088 healthyhabits@lincolnshire.coop
Title: Youth Service - Lincolnshire County Council
Aims: The purpose of the youth service is to work with young people, mainly aged 13-19 yrs, particularly where life opportunities are not being realised. We will offer a wide range of creative and learning opportunities, which encourage and support participation and promote personal development.
Target: Children and Young People
Geographic Area: All main populated areas of Lincolnshire with limited provision being provided in identified rural locations. Also have service level agreements with local sports associations at Wragby and holbeach utilising these resources in evenings.
Setting: Youth centres Outreach in communities Detached work Mobile provision Holiday provision Drop-in centres School based projects Youth wings on school sites Targeted work links to anti-social behaviour resolutions Targeted work links to 'at risk' groups and individual young people.
Partnership: District councils, local sports groups, some links on local levels, LCVYS, on a localised basis, 11 schools, youth wing school sites, Solutions4, Education Welfare, Daat, Connexions, Community Safety Partnerships.
Method: Community Sports Leader Award been delivered in Lincoln area. Junior Sports Leader Award been delivered in Lincoln area. Basic Expedition Leaders Award course delivered yearly. Duke of Edinburgh's Award delivered through all youth provision and in schools. Netball, football, volleyball clubs have been developed out of Youth Service provision in North Hykeham, Grantham and Spalding. General sports and recreation programme are an integral part of the Youth Service curriculum with all provision offering the opportunity for supervised access to structured and recreational physical activity. Outdoor pursuits opportunities are offered through targeted work in 11 schools, Solutions4 provision in 3 locations - Birchwood, Holbeach and Louth. In addition through Youth Councils, Uproject for up to 120 targeted or referred school leavers. Operation bewitched and night orientation exercises. Residentials - all provision offers young people at least 1 residential experience per year. Go for it - holiday provision throughout Lincolnshire for 10 weeks which incorporates a substantial element of sporting and physical activity. Area events Links to voluntary sector and national agencies competitions and events. Potential for further expansion of any of these subject to assessed local needs.
Lead Contact: Jim O'Hara (Head of Youth Service) L.C.C. Youth Service County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YQ 01522 553217 Jim.O'Hara@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Title: Sport Academies
Aims: Opportunities for performance development of 16+ Qualification of 'performance' athletes in general/sport specific coaching awards Use of academy students to provide sport/activity sessions within the community e.g. Step into Sport.
Target: Children and Young People
Geographic Area: Predominantly Lincoln City based, however opportunity for extension beyond city boundaries. Lincolnshire
Setting: Lincoln College - further education
Partnership: Links are being forged with NHB refs e.g. Gareth Thomas, RFU.
Method: Provide high quality training and performance for 16+ year olds in a variety of sports e.g. mens/womens football, rugby, squash, basketball, volleyball, golf, athletics (?), netball. Train these individuals as coach who can lead of assist in the supervision of groups of young people. Use NGB development officers + Lincolnshire Sports Partnerships to identify suitable opportunities for community work.
Lead Contact: Martin Booth Lincoln College Monks Road Lincoln LN2 5HQ 01522 876330 mbooth@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Title: Sports Centre Development Plans - increased participation in physical activity @ sector level & community level. Target groups include inactive Y7s plus students identified as obese; exercise on referral (in conjunction with local surgery/GP); walking schemes; strategic planning; healthy schools.
Aims: Provide a suitably staffed facility/fitness suite of an inclusive nature to accommodate exercise on referral; to provide graded walks for exercise on referral. Gain relevant baseline data for fitness programme for school age children. Multi skills/sports clubs for primary PE; dance activities for girls - street/jazz. Basketball.
Target: Children and Young People
Geographic Area: Caistor, Lincolnshire. West Lindsay & East Lindsay - Lincs NE SSCO partnership.
Setting: Caister Grammar School; residents of Castor & surrounding area; Lincs, N.E. SSCO partnership.
Partnership: CCJFC; CNC; CCC; TTC/WLDC - SDO, ELDC - SDO, Caister Health Centre, Birkbeck, CGS; CYS; DA + 22 primary schools.
Method: Sports college audit. SSCO audit.
Lead Contact: Mrs Shona Black Caistor Grammar School Church Street Caistor Lincs LN7 6QJ 01472 851250 shona.buck@caistor-grammar.lincs.sch.uk
Title: Holiday Activity Programme
Aims: Increase participation in sport.
Target: Young People
Geographic Area: South of the city of Lincoln. Lincolnshire
Setting: Schools
Partnership: SDO, H & F DO (LACI) Sport specific voluntary clubs LCRE
Method:
Lead Contact: Keith Taylor City of Lincoln Council H & CS City Hall Beaumont Fee Lincoln LN1 1DE 01522 873621 keith.taylor@lincoln.gov.uk
Title: Rural Transport Holiday Scheme
Aims: To engage local communities in levels of physical activity during the school holiday periods.
Target: Children and Young People
Geographic Area: North Kesteven District, Lincolnshire.
Setting: Rural venues in the North Kesteven District.
Partnership: North Kesteven District Council Leisure Connection Limited
Method: Direct partnership working.
Lead Contact: Ben Jackson Leisure Connection Ltd c/o North Kesteven Sports Centre Moor Lane North Kesteven Lincolnshire LN6 9AG 01522 870252 ben.jackson@leisureconnection.co.uk
Title: Over 55's Quick Wins Project
Aims: To train members of the community to become exercise instructors to teach to the over 55s ages group in village/community halls. To provide funding and ongoing training for ensuring sustainability of the project and supporting the needs of the trainees. To allow opportunities for the over 55s to access physical activity within their local community.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: The district of East Lindsay, Lincolnshire.
Setting: Village halls, community halls and church halls.
Partnership: Parish and town councillors that support exercise classes taking place in their village halls. Exercise instructors already taking classes to the 50+ age group. The Fitness League
Method: Contact parish/town councillors for support and interest for exercise classes taking place in village halls in their area. Advertise in the local press for local community members to become trained to become exercise instructors. Contact establishments that are capable of delivering the programme. Research local activity to discover whether other community members are already taking these types of exercise classes and discuss best practice and problems associated with being self employed and encouraging the elderly to start exercising. Set up initial meeting with all interested trainee participants to give them all the indicators and sustainability of the project. Allow up to 12 participants to attend the course and complete ongoing training whilst teaching. Give support to the trainees both financially by subsidising the price of the course and the hire of the halls and publicise all classes and also in kind in terms of ensuring the success of the classes and setting up a support group for all trainers.
Lead Contact: Amanda Coupe East Lindsay District Council Environmental Services Department Tedder Hall Manby Park Louth Lincolnshire LN11 8UP 01507 601111 ext. 198 amanda.coupe@e-lindsay.gov.uk
Title: Healthy Living in Melton, Rutland and Harborough
Aims: To improve access to information and advice on learning (including exercise) and work. To widen participation in learning (including exercise) amongst people who face barriers to access, particularly in rural areas.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: Melton, Rutland and Harborough Primary Care Trust.
Setting: Medical practices. The service bases a learning adviser in a GP surgery.
Partnership: Active Lifestyle/gyms/exercise venues. MRH PCT Next Step (information, advice & guidance for adults) Brooksby Melton College & South Leics College (hosts) + links with providers of community education.
Method: A learning adviser is based in a GP surgery, so that GPs and healthcare staff can refer individuals to discuss whether they want to access learning, what learning they want to do, and what support they might need to enable them to be successful in their learning. Barriers to be overcome include both mental and physical health problems.
Lead Contact: Amanda Paulson
Title: Bolsover Wellness Programme including GP Referral, Cardiac Rehab Phase IV, falls prevention, healthy living & weight management schemes.
Aims: The aim of the project is to increase participation in health and exercise activities for groups of people who would not normally participate. We aim to help people to health and meet targets in relation to obesity, BP, CHD risk etc. We work to the NHS referral guidelines.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: The project is based in the district of Bolsover, the district stretches from J30 - 28 of the M1. It is situated in the North East of Derbyshire.
Setting: Leisure centres, community centres, residential homes, hospitals.
Partnership: The District of Bolsover, Bolsover LSP, NRU, North Derbys Health Promotion PCT (NHS), Tibshelf Exercise For All.
Method: GP referral Chair based exercise - falls prevention Weight Management Cardiac Rehabilitation Walking schemes The scheme is only a year old and is growing at a phenomenal rate: the scheme was funded by Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership in conjunction with the North East Derbyshire PCT. We are currently looking to the PCT to mainstream the wellness programme.
Lead Contact: Paul Blakemore (GP Referral Officer) The District of Bolsover Cresswell Leisure Centre Duke Street Creswell Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 4AS 07881 482150
Title: Offenders' Healthy Living Centre Project
Aims: Our project aims to reduce inequalities in health + reoffending rates by working with offenders to identify their health needs, encourage them to address these needs + lead healthier lifestyles; & facilitating offenders' access to mainstream health services.
Target: Offenders
Geographic Area: Lincolnshire
Setting: Probation officers + resource centres across Lincolnshire.
Partnership: Lincoln YMCA gym, Grantham moves leisure centre, West, East + South-West Lincs PCT, local food co-ops, Lincolnshire probation service, Lincolnshire University, HM Prison, LAT.
Method: The project offers a combination of 1:1 health assessments, and group workshops. In terms of physical activity & health, we have formed partnerships with local gyms + can refer offenders with a proven medical need to exercise to these. We employ 2 nurses who offer advice on nutrition + exercise to those looking for a healthier lifestyle to lose/gain weight. We have also run workshops with the 'urban challenge' project focusing on exercise + local walking initiatives + formed a partnership with local food co-ops.
Lead Contact: Ms Carol Chambers Lincolnshire Probation Service 8 Corporation Street Lincoln LN2 1HN 01522 510011 carol.chabers@lincolnshire.probation.gsx.gov.uk
Title: Hinckley & Bosworth Active Lifestyle Project
Aims: To engage a wide range of local partners in the strategy + voluntary sectors whose role includes the promotion of physical activity.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Hinckley & Bosworth PCT area.
Setting: Community, workplace.
Partnership: Hinckley & Bosworth Sports Alliance, Leics Nutrition & Dietetic Services physiotherapist Voluntary Action, Age Concern Local organisations, healthy schools.
Method: Conduct a mapping exercise of what physical activity/exercise people are taking - via a questionnaire.
Lead Contact: Peter Wilson Hinckley & Bolsover PCT Swan House The Park Market Bosworth CV13 0LJ 01455 299335 peter.wilson@hbpct.nhs.uk
Title: Walking the Way to prison health with direct focus on mental health outcomes (East Midlands region NIMHE).
Aims: To correlate benefits of walking with severe diagnosed mental illness. To improve mental health outcomes. To change mental health care pathway for prisoners + include physical activity.
Target: Prisoners
Geographic Area: HMP Fuston Hall HMP Ranby HMP Morton Hall HMP Glen Parva Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire
Setting: Prisons
Partnership: Prison health Royal College of Psychiatrists
Method: 12 wk Walking the Way to prison health programme Outcome assessment tool prior to programme and after. Walking directed by prison PE staff. ??? By prison mental health staff in association with Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Lead Contact: Sara Moore, National Programme Manager, Physical Activity and Prison Health Department of Health Butterwick Grange Farm West Butterwick North Lincolnshire DN17 3LJ 07768 8557655
Title: ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously)
Aims: To make fitness fun for children & young people. To promote health and nutrition To promote exercise and sport To support physical education.
Target: School children
Geographic Area: Derbyshire
Setting: Schools
Partnership: Amber Valley Sports development All the PCTs in Derbyshire Staff from Fitness First and Branston Golf Club were involved within individual schools. LEA, schools.
Method: Project ACES was started in 1989 by Physical Education teacher Len Saunders of New Jersey, USA. Len wanted to get one school in every state to exercise at the same time on a specific day in May to motivate his physical education classes to exercise. Len began a letter writing campaign to schools throughout the United States to see if they wanted to join his massive exercise event. Everyone who received his letter thought it was a great idea, and of course, wanted to be part of it. The first year of ACES was a huge success with children from 1200 schools participating in all 50 states and the island of St Croix. Len just figured he would organise this programme in 1989 and that would be the end of it. Little did he know that ACES would eventually turn into a worldwide event. Within months of completing ACES 1989, Len started receiving mail for the 1990 ACES event, which at the time did not even exist! The rest is history! The programme is growing each year and now includes over 50 countries. For more information about Project ACES, go to www.projectaces.com This was the first year of involvement of Derbyshire schools. The Derbyshire Health promoting Schools scheme undertook the co-ordination of the project in Derbyshire. What do the children do during the Project ACES? The children either exercise, walk, jog, bike, dance, do aerobics, or a combination or all of the above. Each school organises its own participation event for the 15-45 minutes the programme runs. There is no specific routine to follow, the children do some form of exercise at 10am.
Lead Contact: Fiona Davidson Derbyshire Health promoting Schools Amber Valley PCT Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH 01773 525087 Fiona.Davidson@ambervalley-pct.nhs.uk
Title: Derbyshire Health Promoting Schools
Aims: To improve the health and well being of children & young people To reduce health inequalities To raise achievement To improve social inclusion.
Target: School children
Geographic Area: Derbyshire
Setting: Schools
Partnership: Sports Development, Leisure Departments, Derbyshire Sport All the PCTs in Derbyshire LEA, schools School Travel Plans, County Catering, Connexions, Police.
Method: Local healthy schools programmes, managed by local education and health partnerships, provide support to schools to help them become healthy and effective. The National Health School Standard (NHSS) guidance provides national quality standards for local healthy schools programmes. The standards were developed through a process of consultation (with practitioners and policy makers) and research. The criteria for physical activity within the programme have recently changed and are subject to change further, however, currently they are: Provides clear leadership and management to develop and monitor its physical activity policy; Has a whole schools physical activity policy - developed through wide consultation, implemented, monitored and evaluated for impact; Ensures a minimum 2 hours of structured physical activity each week to all of its pupils in or outside the school curriculum; Provides opportunities for all pupils to participate in a broad range of extra curricular activities that promote physical activity; Consults with pupils about the physical activity opportunities offered by the school, identifies barriers to participation and seeks to remove them; Involves School Sports Co-ordinators (where available) and other community resources in provision of activities; Encourages pupils, parents/carers and staff to walk or cycle to school under safe conditions, utilising the school travel plan; Gives parents/carers the opportunity to be involved in the planning and delivery of physical activity opportunities and helps them to understand the benefits of physical activity for themselves and their children; Ensures that there is appropriate training provided for those involved in providing physical activities; Encourages all staff to undertake physical activity.
Lead Contact: Fiona Davidson Derbyshire Health promoting Schools Amber Valley PCT Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH 01773 525087 Fiona.Davidson@ambervalley-pct.nhs.uk
Title: Pilates exercises for ante and post natal women.
Aims: To improve health, mobility and muscle tone of women before and after childbirth.
Target: Women
Geographic Area: Lincoln central Lincolnshire
Setting: School/community care setting.
Partnership: Sure Start midwife and nursery nurses.
Method: Pilates has been identified as the chosen method for exercise as it is accessible to most women and will not cause harm to mother and foetus as participation will be under supervision of a trained midwife.
Lead Contact: Cathy Ashwin Sure Start Lincoln Central 84 Little Bargate Lincoln LN5 8JL 01522 527819 cathy.ashwin@surestartlinccentral.org.uk
Title: Local Exercise Action Pilot (LEAP) - Get Moving Nottingham
Aims: The Local Exercise Action Pilot (LEAP) is a three year 2.6 million programme, jointly funded between the Department of Health, Sport England and the Countryside Agency. There are 10 pilot cities in total and Nottingham is the city for the East Midlands region which is aiming to increase the number of adults aged 50 years and older who take regular moderate physical activity by 5% and reduce the number of sedentary adults in the age group by 10% within the most deprived areas of Nottingham City PCT. The projects will run over 3 years, the results of which will help inform the government on positive ways for getting people more active more often.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: The project delivers to the whole city with special attention being made to those areas with the highest deprivation.
Setting: The main settings include mainly community but also include home, care and workplace.
Partnership: City & County Council, VOICE East Midlands, YMCA, Health Authority, Healthy Living Centres, Boots, Nottingham University, Nottingham City Council - Dept of Education, Social Services.
Method: The programme is delivering multi component elements which have been proven to be best at getting people more active more often. The main emphasis of the 6 interventions are: To gain knowledge of the local area and capture people's views and perceptions on physical activity, this performed via a community audit; To have city wide advertising campaign to inform, educate and raise the profile of physical activity; To provide support to help people overcome barriers to participation; To provide training to staff to help people overcome barriers to participation; To provide training to staff to help advise and signpost people. All these elements are delivered via 6 key interventions which form the multi component programme: Mapping & Consultation Audit Advertising Campaign Senior Peer Mentor Campaign Small Bids Physical Activity Associate Advisors Specialist Physical Activity Advisors
Lead Contact: Paul Dodsley Nottingham City Primary Care Trust Specialist Health Promotion Service Linden House 261 Beechdale Road Aspley NG8 3EY 0115 9428672 Paul.dodsley@nottinghamcity-pct.nhs.uk
Title: Strategic Planning - previously Active Sports Barclay's Spaces for Sport
Aims: Various Main aims: provide player pathway, to increase club development, implement competition review, write plans - one voice for Lincs netball. Increase participation i.e. contribute to 5 x 30 mins per week.
Target: Children and Young People
Geographic Area: Lincolnshire sports partnership area in terms of funding. At present trying to plan for LSP area + partnership area.
Setting: Community, schools and netball community. PESSCL age group particularly important.
Partnership: LSPs, LAs, voluntary clubs, teams, county, individual, schools.
Method:
Lead Contact: Gareth Hert England Netball Netball Centre Loughborough University Leicestershire LE11 3TU 07970 059904 gareth@englandnetball.co.uk
Title: TCRSG Exercise - 4 - All
Aims: Provision of a facility for the provision of physical exercise/passive exercise C.A.M Rehabilitation session GP Referral
Target: All
Geographic Area: Southern area of Bolsover, Derbyshire
Setting: Community needs
Partnership: The Big Lottery Fund, local PCT, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, the community
Method: Because there has been no investment by local authorities. The community have provided for themselves.
Lead Contact: John A. Coupe TCRSG Exercise 4 All 103 High Street Tibshelf Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5PP 01773 874454 exercise4all@btconnect.com
Title: A - Exercise Referral Scheme B - Walks Programme + brochure plus additional walks C - Sheltered Project D - Learning Difficulties Training E - Asian Project
Aims: A - to enable people with health problems access gentle exercise sessions throughout the Borough B - to enable all residents of the Borough to access walks of all lengths and types C - to train wardens/activity co-ordinators to deliver safe + effective activities to residents/day centres D - to offer exercise to learning difficulties groups E - to get more ethnic groups active
Target: All
Geographic Area: Within boundaries of Charnwood Borough Council Leicestershire
Setting: A - exercise referral in leisure centre + community venues B - walks throughout the borough C - sheltered accommodation both council + private sector + day centres D - community settings E - community settings
Partnership: Sport England, leisure centres, mental health teams, local PCT, local hospital, doctors, dieticians, physiotherapists, practice nurses, Charnwood Mental Health Forum, schools, community colleges.
Method: Working with community groups, PCT, Countryside Agency, in house + national.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594 nitapearson@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: What Women Want
Aims: To encourage women and girls to lead a more healthy and active lifestyle.
Target: Women
Geographic Area: The District of North West Leicestershire
Setting: Leisure Centre (alternates between Hermitage Leisure Centre and Hood Park Leisure Centre)
Partnership: North West Leicestershire District Councils Sports Services Team, Leisure Centres, Local Sports Clubs, Charnwood and North West Leicestershire Primary Care Trust, North West Leicestershire School Sports Partnership.
Method:
Lead Contact: Ria Kennerley (Sports Development Officer) North West Leicestershire District Council Council Offices Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3FJ 01530 454557 ria.kennerley@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Title: H.R.E Module Year 7
Aims: Raise awareness of health related exercise as part of a fitness for life module.
Target: School children
Geographic Area: Skegness, Lincolnshire.
Setting: School + home.
Partnership: Involvement of British Heart Foundation resource material - CD ROM + publications.
Method: 6 week planned programme identifying methods of attaining and methods of testing fitness. Includes personal structuring of a personal programme.
Lead Contact: Steve Tetley (Head of PE Dept) Skegness Grammar School Vernon Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2QS 01754 610000
Title: Ridevine Horticultural projects with school & communities Walks
Aims: All projects aim to be inclusive & provide opportunities for a wide range of activities. Ridevine provides free adults cycle training. Horticultural projects on allotments & schools enable groups to undertake physical activities whilst growing health food. Series of guided walks in Broxtowe provide opportunities for exercise.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Greater Nottingham - Ridevine + horticulture Broxtowe Borough - walks Nottinghamshire
Setting: Allotments, schools, any community location.
Partnership: Nottingham City PCT, Transport 2000, SEEN, Nottinghamshire County Council. Nottingham City Council. Broxtowe Borough Council.
Method: Various, depending upon project but can expand if you want specific information about one project.
Lead Contact: Joanna Booth Groundwork Greater Nottingham Denman Street East Nottinghamshire NG7 3GX 0115 9788212 jbooth@groundwork.org.uk
Title: a) Health Walks in South Northants b) GP Exercise Referral c) Jumpstart
Aims: a) To establish and sustain independent and led health walks around South Northants. b) For health professionals to refer patients who would benefit from exercise to local leisure centres. c) To encourage a healthy lifestyle in obese children.
Target: Young People and Adults
Geographic Area: All in the district of South Northamptonshire Council.
Setting: a) Local towns & villages. b) Leisure centres. c) Secondary school
Partnership: Serco, Daventry & South Northants PCT, North Oxon PCT, local GP surgeries, Age Concern, Rotary Club of Towcester, Schools, PDM, Youth Services, Forestry Commission, County Council
Method: a) A steering group was formed with representatives from PCTs, Forestry Commission, county council, Towcester Town Council, Rotary Club, Age Concern, and Regional Case Officer from WHI. It was envisaged that having local partners involved would generate interest, gain local knowledge and bring expertise to the group. Road shows were held in local stores and markets to attract volunteers and also to generate interest. Volunteers were trained as walk leaders and led walks were started. Funding was obtained from A4A and the Rotary Club. Each walk area has a local co-ordinator who attends the steering group. The volunteers are encouraged to take ownership of the walks as the full time officers may not be able to provide support at all times. b) The Fitness Managers in the leisure centres co-ordinate with the GP surgeries. c) The PCT operate this project.
Lead Contact: Colin Hull Organisation: South Northamptonshire Council Springfields Towcester Northants NN12 6AE 01327 322337 colin.hull@southnorthants.gov.uk
Title: Best Foot Forward – A programme of Guided Health Walks in Central Locality
Aims: Best Foot Forward currently runs 3 weekly-guided health walks in the Old Basford, Radford and Hyson Green area within Nottingham City. We would like to increase awareness about these weekly walks to increase physical activity opportunities. The project will continue to provide training opportunities for staff and members of the community who would like to attend and become a ‘volunteer walk leader ’, organised by the Walking the Way to Health Initiative. The aim is to extend the Best Foot Forward programme to possibly offer more weekly guided walks across the city, which will provide opportunities for local people to improve their health, make new friends and have fun. Project Objectives: • To provide walk leader training opportunities to staff and community members • To raise awareness of the importance of physical activity to the local community • To develop the ‘Best Foot Forward’ programme of guided walks • To increase the opportunities locally for people to participate in physical activity • To encourage GP and Primary Care Professionals to refer patients to the weekly guided walks • To provide opportunities for local people to improve their health, make new friends and have fun
Target: All
Geographic Area: Currently in the Old Basford, Radford and Hyson Green areas within Nottingham City. Nottinghamshire
Setting: Community Setting
Partnership: Specialist Health Promotion Service, Health Visiting Team, Primary Care Teams, Local Community Organisations, WHI (Walking the Way to Health), NDC, Volunteer Walk Leaders & Community members.
Method: Much of this work has developed over time and is still developing with more and more local groups wanting to get involved and set up other local walks for specific groups. Many partnerships have been formed and the Health visitors have really taken on board expanding their public health role to enable more local walks to happen locally.
Lead Contact: Rachel Marriott (Health Promotion Specialist – Central Locality) Nottingham City PCT Sherwood Rise Health Centre 29 Nottingham Road Sherwood Rise Nottingham NG7 7AD 0115 919 2588 rachel.marriott@nottinghamcity-pct.nhs.uk
Title: 1. Exercise referral scheme 2. Walking for health scheme 3. Wardens in Sheltered Accommodation training project 4. Charnwood & North West Leicestershire Rural Rides Programme 5. Pilot Physical Activity & Healthy Eating Programme (Healthy Exercise Crew) 6. Healthy Hearts Day 7. Heart Smart 8. Charnwood Borough Council Pedometer Loan Scheme Programme
Aims: 1. Offers people who are inactive or who have a condition that could benefit from physical activity the opportunity to benefit from exercise. 2. To facilitate access to exercise opportunities for those in sheltered housing. 3. To train wardens to deliver safe and effective activities to residents in their accommodation, and to train activity co-ordinators in day centres and care homes to be able to offer activity sessions to centre users. 4. To provide a range of guided cycle ride opportunities to residents of Charnwood & North West Leicestershire 5. To encourage inactive &/ or overweight pupils (Yr 5 & 6) to increase their physical activity levels and improve their education of healthy eating 6. Offer older people (aged 50 years plus) the opportunity to experience a variety of physical, social, educational activities with a view to life long participation in line with the Governments targets of decreasing heart disease, cancers, strokes, falls and mental health. 7. Targeted at people who are either recovering from heart problems or heart surgery, with a view to promoting gentle exercise as a means of enabling individuals to achieve and maintain better health. 8. To encourage increased physical activity levels for Council employees.
Target: All
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 1. Leisure Centres, village halls and community centres 2. Anywhere a walk is possible 3. Care homes, sheltered accommodation, day centres 4. Quiet lanes/ off road routes – cycle paths across Charnwood & North West Leicestershire 5. Primary School (Pilot taking place in Shelthorpe School, Loughborough) 6. Charnwood Leisure Centre, Loughborough 7. Charnwood Leisure Centre, Loughborough and Soar Valley Leisure Centre, Mountsorrel 8. Workplace - Charnwood Borough Council
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method: 1 – 4 these projects are run by trained staff/ volunteers on a face-to-face basis. If offering either exercise provision or training. 5. CBC approached by School Nurses who identified a need to work with inactive/ overweight children at Shelthorpe School. Initial contact - PE Co-ordinator. An 8-week programme of lunchtime physical activity sessions (SAQ) are provided for identified pupils by the Community Sports Coach (CSC). To assist with the sustainability of the pilot project the lunchtime supervisors have attended TOP PLAY training. The CSC will support and mentor the lunchtime supervisors throughout the programme. The CSC will also mentor the older pupils to enable them to lead sessions once CSC leaves. Pedometers will also be distributed to classes during school hours to encourage pupils to increase steps per day. The school nurses, supported by local dieticians will provide a whole school approach towards healthy eating. If successful, will roll out to other local schools. 6. CBC lead project in partnership with the Loughborough Forum of Older People. Is an annual event, coordinated with relevant organisations working with older people. Over 35 organisations attend the event to exhibit on the day – to distribute advice and information to participants. 7. Participants are offered safe and effective exercise under the guidance of a qualified B.A.C.R exercise professional (Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer). Referrals are received via the University Hospitals of Leicester and selected G.P Practices. 8. In co-ordination with Loughborough College (Mission Active) to provide Council employees with pedometers. Loan period = 1 month. Employees handed information booklets, giving advice and information on how to increase steps a day, in line with recommendations (10,000 steps a day). Inter department competitions held.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: Weight Management – pilot scheme
Aims: Aim of the programme is to educate participants about the advantages to their health of losing weight and to help participants understand the reasons for being overweight, encouraging lifestyle changes.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Setting: Community based
Partnership: Local GP surgeries, Shine project, Sheffield
Method: Bassetlaw PCT working in partnership with local GPs, hospital based clinicians and HMP Ranby healthcare to develop referral criteria and care pathways for the managements and treatment of obesity in patients in accordance with National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance. All relevant agencies are to work in partnership to ensure a shared approach with joint targets and consistent objectives.
Lead Contact: Donna Ramsden Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust 38 Watson Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 3AA donna.ramsden@bassetlaw-pct.nhs.uk
Title: Walkabout Clumber park (health walking events)
Aims: Aim of the programme is to encourage and help to improve the health and fitness of Bassetlaw people. To encourage walking in their own communities, especially those who take little exercise or live in areas of poor health.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Setting: Community based – open countryside
Partnership: Bassetlaw District Council sports department The National Trust
Method: Working in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council and The National Trust. Bassetlaw PCT have organised 2 successful walking events through Clumber Park, the next event is June 12th and we expect to double the amount of walkers, to 240. Walks consist of a 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 mile health walks, with the 1, 2 and 3 mile routes accessible for disabled/wheelchair people. The walks are promoted through local media, poster, flyers and PCT, Council and National Trust websites.
Lead Contact: Donna Ramsden Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust 38 Watson Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 3AA 07968016229 donna.ramsden@bassetlaw-pct.nhs.uk
Title: Change For Life
Aims: To provide local physical activity and health education that supports, informs and empowers women to become more physically active and adopt healthier lifestyles.
Target: Women
Geographic Area: North Derbyshire concentrating on specific areas where there is a higher level of deprivation.
Setting: Community setting, e.g. local church halls and community centres.
Partnership: Derbyshire Dales District Council, High Peak Borough Council, Chesterfield Borough Council, North East Derbyshire District Council. Chesterfield Walk This Way, Peak Park Leisure Walks, Chesterfield PCT, North Eastern Derbyshire PCT, High Peak And Derbyshire Dales PCT, Sure Start, Various community groups and exercise classes, New Bodies Gym, Various Community exercise classes, Derbyshire County Council Lifelong
Method: Each programme runs for 20 weeks comprising of 2 hour sessions for groups of around 15 women. The sessions include an appropriate exercise component, which includes and enables women with mobility or health problems to exercise whilst seated in a chair, followed by a health education session. The women are supported and encouraged to make seemingly small changes to their lifestyle, which eventually lead to bigger changes and increases self-efficacy. During the course the women are encouraged to ‘buddy up’ and identify other activities they would like to try. Quite often, this includes the whole group attending the local leisure centre, if there is one, or going walking together. Towards the end of the course the women plan how they are going to maintain the changes they have made. Change For Life was initiated, designed and developed by North Derbyshire Health Promotion Service and now employs four part-time project workers and one programme manager. All the project workers are nationally qualified exercise to music teachers with additional vocational qualifications in nutrition, older people and exercise referral and are members of the National Register Of Exercise Professionals. They have also attended further training, run by the Health Promotion Service on obesity, behaviour change, group work skills and course content. Project workers liaise with Primary Care Teams, Community Development workers, Resident Associations, Sure Start and local people to publicise the forthcoming courses. All the courses are held in local village halls and community settings and are publicised through local networks. The publicity instructs all women to see their Practice Nurse first, who then forward details of each woman to us, including information on their health status and relevant medications and they are then allotted a place on the course. Once on the course motivation is assessed and guidance given to ensure that the goals set by the women are realistic and achievable. Behavioural change status is assessed and self-esteem questionnaires are completed at weeks 1, 10 and 20. Anecdotal evidence is also collected. The women have their blood pressure, resting pulse and weight measured by the Practice Nurse at weeks 1, 10 and 20. Further optional measuring is carried out by the Project Workers on the course and includes hip and waist measurements at weeks1, 10 and 20. Once the 20-week course has ended, a questionnaire is sent out six months later and a year after that, to ascertain whether longer-term changes have been made and maintained, namely that they have increased their levels of physical activity.
Lead Contact: Jackie Wagstaffe North Derbyshire Health Promotion Service Scarsdale Off Newbold Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 0ND 01246 20761 jackie.wagstaffe@chesterfieldpct.nhs.uk
Title: High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Healthy Living Network Exercise Referral Scheme
Aims: The exercise referral scheme will encourage and enable participation in physical activity to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of local residents.
Target: All
Geographic Area: High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.
Setting: Community setting, in local leisure centres and walking in the surrounding areas.
Partnership: High Peak Borough Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council, University Of Derby, North Derbyshire Health Promotion Service, Participating GP practices in the High Peak Dales PCT area, New Boddies Gym Buxton
Method: People are referred onto the scheme by their GP practice, physio or community mental health team. The participants receive specialist support from a exercise referral advisor. This involves 1 to 1 consultations and then a programme of activity specifically designed for their needs, lasting for 10 weeks. The 10-week scheme is free of charge with a further 10 weeks of subsidised rates. After that the participant will pay either normal fees or concessionary rates depending on their circumstances. The scheme is seen as ‘getting people going’ – the crucial bit is empowering them to feel able to continue being more active once the scheme ends. It encourages people to do other activities (not just leisure centre based), basically anything that they are interested in and that is appropriate for them, this may include home based activities such as walking or gardening. The most common findings are that people become more active, feel more confident and can do things they did not believe they could before. They begin to prioritise physical activity into their lives and greatly value the specialist physical activity support they receive.
Lead Contact: Jackie Wagstaffe North Derbyshire Health Promotion Service Scarsdale Off Newbold Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7PF 01246 231255 ext 4319 jackie.wagstaffe@chesterfieldpct.nhs.uk
Title: North East Derbyshire District Council GP Referral Scheme
Aims: -To improve the standard of health who have been recommended by a GP as being suitable for developing their fitness and wellbeing through appropriate regular activity. -To encourage people to take greater responsibility in improving their own health by pursuing a more physically active lifestyle.
Target: All
Geographic Area: North East Derbyshire
Setting: Delivered at leisure centre’s throughout area.
Partnership: North East Derbyshire Sports Development. Leisure services, North Eastern Derbyshire Primary Care Trust
Method: A partnership was set up with the primary care trust to set up funding for the post. The primary care trust targeted surgeries within the district for us to set up agreements and protocols for them to refer patients to the scheme. The scheme is delivered at the leisure centres throughout the district at reduced costs to the scheme members for them to attend regular varied activities.
Lead Contact: Barrie Murfin North East Derbyshire District Council Council House Saltergate Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1LF 01246 217207 barrie.murfin@ne-derbyshire .gov.uk
Title: Fit and Active Braunstone – FAB
Aims: The aim of the Fit and Active Braunstone (FAB) project is ‘to tackle social exclusion and promote a change in Braunstone resident lifestyle habits through providing physical fitness opportunities, and to have a positive impact on their health, wellbeing and future’. The objectives are to: • support hard to reach residents to identify and remove personal barriers to enable them to increase their physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing • encourage residents to take part in physical activity of their choice • give residents of different age, shape, size, ability, health, gender, sexual orientation and ethnicity the opportunity to participate in physical activity • assess whether the project is an effective way of working through ongoing evaluation and work with partners to attract mainstream support • Create a culture that inspires and supports hard to reach participants to exceed their expectations of themselves
Target: All
Geographic Area: Braunstone, Leicester Leicestershire
Setting: Most activates take place in Leicester City Council Facilities – in particular the new Braunstone Leisure Centre
Partnership: Sports Action Zone - Strategic support and advice, links to regional partnerships Gained initial funding for the project. Leicester City Council - Subsidised access to physical activity, provide training opportunities undertaken by FAB at its facilities Smoking Cessation - Provide training on giving smoking cessation advice and help develop future training courses. Possible volunteering/paid work as local smoking advisors Community Food Project - Co-facilitators of Calorie Killers (Men only diet and exercise group) Will help develop of Female only diet and exercise group. Loughborough College - Accredited sports science college, provide training to FAB participants (Get Fit for Life, YMCA courses etc) Braunstone working - Advice on seeking employment, work placements, and funding qualifications Learning Works (VAL) - OCN confidence building courses and volunteer placements, and helps in the development of further accredited courses Racial Equality Council - Ensure BME groups are integrated into the project Score 4 sport, S4S (NACRO) - Projects recruit from each other. S4S offers volunteering & paid opportunities Insideout - Provide (outside) climbing and team building opportunities Compass training - Life coaching and assertiveness training
Method: FAB supports residents to take the first step towards a sustainable healthy lifestyle, by providing intensive, tailor-made one to one support to identify and overcome barriers to physical activity. FAB works with people who would NEVER consider themselves ‘sporty’ and who have NEVER been in a leisure centre. It reaches people that mainstream sports services don’t. Mentors work with participants to identify goals, barriers and solutions. Together they take part in physical activity. Participants received about 12 sessions - some need more and there is no limit. FAB fits around participants - working early mornings, evenings and weekends. The project helps with the cost of buying equipment like swimming costumes and accommodates participant’s needs e.g. walking with them to facilities. Mentors motivate, encourage, support and inform participants. As their physical health improves participants become interested in health eating, smoking cessation. FAB offers training, support and referrals other organisations. Participants lose weight, gain confidence, reduce medication, increase their mental health, make new friends, stop smoking, change the way they eat, take up training opportunities, try new experience and achieve things they never thought possible. FAB is free to any resident of Braunstone, in one year FAB has worked with150 people (nearly 1% of Braunstone’s population).
Lead Contact: Clare Mills Fit and Active Braunstone Leicester City West Primary Care Trust Braunstone Community Association Units 3 and 4 Oswin Road Braunstone Leicester LE3 1HR 0870 170 6954 clare.mills@braunstone.com
Title: Salamanda Tandem – an arts charity specialising in movement and dance for participation, training and performance. E.G Long term projects Project 1 – Indigo Dance Company (Existed for 8 years) Project 2 – Make a World – dance with children with autism (existed for 4 years) Project 3 – Company Class – Weekly Iyengar Yoga for dance artists and other arts professionals (existed for 3 years) Project 4 – Osmosis – touring dance participatory projects inside a large inflatable structure (existed for 1 year) Project 5 – Professional Dance Productions – Corrosion, Triptych, Nipson (existed for 13 years) Project 6 – Professional education post graduate course for care professionals and artists At Leeds University (Pilot done last year – first year Jan 2006)
Aims: Salamanda Tandem aims to provide creative and participatory experiences of dance and movement for a wide spectrum of people including school teachers, dance students, dance artists, disabled people, health, and care professionals, other artists.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Touring East Midlands – Derby, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City and internationally
Setting: A wide variety – dance, arts, community centres, day centres, theatres, gallery’s, special schools, residential centres, We have worked with schools, colleges, parks, churches, hospitals, theatres, galleries, community and social service centres. Having undertaken many hundreds of workshops, conferences, performances and artwork creations, the number of focal locations in the UK where Salamanda Tandem practice has been established has been growing. The fastest-growing centres are in Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. These have been supported in a variety of ways by our charity: • providing training for 8,000 trainees including an annual series supported by the Arts Council, Sound Sense and the Foundation for Community Dance. • leading workshops with participants currently numbering 44,000 • establishing a post graduate qualification for the new profession at Leeds University • running Arts Council-funded best-practice commissions (for example, Triptych – a new dance based art work for performance in cathedrals) • widening participation through creating new inter-disciplinary programmes (for example, our partnership work with Architects of Air; joint work with musicians from the Philharmonic Orchestra etc) • running demonstration programmes in new locations (for example, in the swimming pool at the Manchester School for the Deaf) • contributing to many conferences that have attracted 36,000 on-line and 8,000 attending participants altogether
Partnership: There are so many agencies involved in our company across all sectors – I’ve put a few examples here Sport/Leisure Sector: Derby Dance Centre, Millennium Centre Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Arts Service, A variety of arts centres Health Sector: Private Osteopath (new project with people over 70 with is being planned with Rushcliffe Health Centre) Voluntary Sector: out of work Dancers who attend sessions as apprentice, parents Private Sector: Architects of Air, Iyengar Teachers Association, Dance teachers, Quesco Education: Rosehill Special School, Leeds University, classroom assistants, PE teachers Other, e.g. Derby City Social services, Nottinghamshire social services, Art Service, Care Professionals across the east midlands
Method: Since the company is particularly concerned to integrate disadvantaged or disabled people into its work, it necessarily seeks to avoid adopting working principles which are prone to be exclusive. In trying to adopt appropriate working methods, Salamanda Tandem makes a broad political commitment : it hopes, in all phases of its work, to witness to its convictions. It aims to confront in its procedures both the joys, and the difficulties and dilemmas, that people daily encounter. So the company is necessarily as concerned with the creative processes involved as it is by the outcomes: it sees no absolute distinction between the two – its work is always work in process. It tries to stress this by: i) considering the physical and psychological barriers that obstruct people’s creativity; ii) imagining fresh ways to communicate through movement; iii) viewing all that people are capable of, especially in gesture, as potentially expressive; iv) resisting simplistic or commercially-dictated notions both of what is beautiful and of what is ugly or ordinary. So its artists are predominantly concerned to develop movement and other forms of expression by physical means, that derive from what people are naturally able to do rather than from that to which they may be ill-suited.
Lead Contact: Isabel Jones Artistic Director Salamanda Tandem 38 Laurie Ave Forest Fields Nottingham NG7 6PN 0115 9420706 Email: info@salamanda-tandem.org
Title: Chesterfield Walk this Way
Aims: 1.The Chesterfield Walking for Health Project will increase the sense of well being of people living in deprived communities within Chesterfield Borough, by encouraging people to walk regularly in their local area, especially those who will receive a particular health benefit from doing so. 2.The project will help people develop skills that will enable walking for health to become a sustainable local activity and through this it will improve individual quality of life and build capacity within the community to embrace other regeneration projects 3.The Project will act as a model of good practice for other walking initiatives in the region, and for where social and health needs are similar
Target: All
Geographic Area: East Midlands: The projects remit though was to specifically work within Chesterfield borough.
Setting: Community – more specifically particular wards of the borough
Partnership: Walking the Way to Health initiative Derbyshire County Council Chesterfield Borough Council Coalfields Regeneration Trust North Derbys. & Notts. Coalfield Alliance Staveley Neighbourhood Management Rethink Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire Ramblers’ Association
Method: Walking for health in Chesterfield was developed as an opportunity to address the above by providing opportunities for communities to engage in regular organised and sociable exercise. The project identified a need to build capacity within communities to ensure sustainability.
Lead Contact: Jonathan Tilley Derbyshire County Council Poolsbrook Country Park, Visitor Centre Meadows Drive Chesterfield S43 3LH 01246 280978 jonathan.tilley@derbyshire.gov.uk
Title: “GO FOR FIT” Exercise Referral Scheme
Aims: To improve the health of referred patients by increasing their activity levels.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: Bassetlaw – Based predominately around Bassetlaw PCT surgeries, but also including some surgeries in Doncaster East PCT.
Setting: Community
Partnership: Bassetlaw District Council Sports Development Service, Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust, North Nottinghamshire College
Method: Based on NQAF for Exercise Referral Schemes. Also guidance from publications such as Health Development Agency guidelines on “The effectiveness of public health interventions for increasing physical activity among adults” Methods and approaches reviewed and changed from on going evaluation of the project. For example we have found that group based activity leads to higher retention rates than individual exercise programmes.
Lead Contact: Richard Keeton Economic Development and Tourism (Sports Development) Community Leisure 17b The Square Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6DB 01909 533480 Richard.Keeton@bassetlaw.gov.uk
Title: EXTEND Exercise Programme for Older people
Aims: To provide physical and social opportunities in rural communities with the aim to combat social isolation, improve physical health and to maintain functional independence.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: The project covers the rural areas of North and South Kesteven District Council, which includes the geographical areas of Lincs South West Primary Care trust and West Lincs Primary Care Trust.
Setting: Community setting e.g. sheltered housing, village halls, Leisure Centres and Residential/Nursing homes.
Partnership: South Kesteven District Council, North Kesteven District Council, Leisure Connections, Lincs South West PCT, West Lincs PCT, Age Concern Kesteven, Lincolnshire Social Services
Method: Lincs South West PCT, West Lincs PCT, North Kesteven District Council, South Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council pooled budgets in 2004 to fund the training for 12 people to train as EXTEND teachers. An extensive recruitment programme took place with the assistance of the local press. 86 people expressed an initial interest and through a process of information packs, presentations and interviews, 12 people were selected for the training. The rationale is as follows: - This programme will increase access and participation to older people in rural communities by providing these classes on their ‘doorstep’ - It will increase skill and creativity by the well-established programme not only for the participants but also for the tutors - Tutors have been carefully selected for the funded training and the majority were not economically active at the time of selection - The training will increase the tutors skills, knowledge and create opportunities to generate income - The project will improve the quality of life by adding years to life for people living in rural isolation through movement to music and social interaction
Lead Contact: Ria Harkess Health Promotion Specialist Lincs South West PCT Orchard House South Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8PP (01529) 41609 Ria.Harkess@LincsSouthWest-PCT.nhs.uk
Title: Walk & Talk
Aims: To enable more people to be more physically active in Broxtowe Borough.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire.
Setting: Out and about in the Borough of Broxtowe-walks take place in various locations. There are two different levels of walk-easy walks were initially led by leisure centre staff and intermediate walks by volunteers.
Partnership: two leisure centres, health promotion specialist, volunteer organisations and volunteer walk leaders ( who are also steering group members), local school which has specialist sports college status, community development from Borough Council and Regeneration division of County Council
Method: Used model of’ walking the way to health initiative’ (WHI). As no substantial funding was available, a partnership approach was used to take forward the idea. This acknowledged that many partners in the LSP (in which volunteers take a large role) had reasons to want to promote walking (for social, environmental, health reasons or for reasons of community safety, community involvement etc) The HDA review also found evidence that community based initiatives to promote walking can be effective.
Lead Contact: Liz Pierce Health Promotion Broxtowe and Hucknall PCT Beeston Health Centre 38 Wollaton Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2NR 0115 8752098 liz.pierce@nottinghamcity-pct.nhs.uk
Title: Activity on Referral Scheme
Aims: To reduce the health risks associated with inactivity – eg reduce obesity, coronary heart disease.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: East Midlands Region – Northamptonshire Heartlands PCT covering the localities of Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby and East Northamptonshire.
Setting: Leisure centre based and a sports college
Partnership: Local Authorities, Heartlands PCT, Community/Cultural Leisure Partnerships, Sports College
Method: Practices are invited to register for the scheme. Health professionals within the practice refer low to medium risk patients on to the scheme. The patient contacts the centre to book an induction, which is given by a fitness instructor with additional training in activity referral. The patient completes a medical questionnaire and receives a fitness check from the instructor. If they are not suitable they are referred back to the GP, otherwise they are accepted onto the scheme and a fitness programme is devised for them. The patient receives 12 weeks of supervised activity and is encouraged by the fitness instructor to look at how they might incorporate exercise into their life generally. They receive a fitness check at 5 weeks to check their progress and another check at 12 weeks where they also fill in a completion questionnaire. A report of their progress and plans for further exercise is sent to their GP. Patients are encouraged to continue to exercise by considering concessionary gym memberships (if appropriate) or linking in with other activities taking place locally, as well as continuing to be more active generally (e.g. walking)
Lead Contact: Jenny Weston Northamptonshire Heartlands PCT Lancaster House, Isebrook Hospital Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough NN8 1LP 01536 494453 jenny.weston@northantsheartlandspct.nhs.uk
Title: Lincoln City Activity Initiative – Community Health Assessment Programme City Health Walks Healthy Lifestyle Workshops Physical Activity Referral Programme Community Activity Sessions Shape-up weight management programme Links to West Lincolnshire Falls Prevention Programme Links to West Lincolnshire PCT/British Heart Foundation Cardiac Rehabilitation project Links to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme
Aims: To improve the health of the people in Lincoln by promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle through a series of educational and practical opportunities to become physically active, targeting the most disadvantaged groups primarily.
Target: All
Geographic Area: City of Lincoln
Setting: The different projects reach-out to the groups it is targeting e.g. schools, youth clubs, sheltered housing schemes, Day centres, workplaces and health centres/clinics.
Partnership: City of Lincoln Council, West Lincolnshire PCT, ULHT, Age Concern, British Heart Foundation, Community Leisure Services, Schools, Lincolnshire Healthy Schools, Social Services, Youth Service, numerous local community groups, access centres etc.
Method: Consultations with potential partners and client groups were undertaken initially to establish needs and wants in this area. Community consultations as well as opportunities to feedback from activities are periodically undertaken to ensure we are still meeting those needs and wants and seeing how we can improve and/or develop each project to benefit of the individuals. The approaches taken have been formulated under project headings, each has many elements to its services. Community Health Assessment Programme City Health Walks Healthy Lifestyle Workshops Physical Activity Referral Programme Community Activity Sessions Shape-up weight management programme Additional work undertaken - Links to West Lincolnshire Falls Prevention Programme Links to West Lincolnshire PCT/British Heart Foundation Cardiac Rehabilitation project Links to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme General advertising/promotional campaign
Lead Contact: Joanna Smith Lincoln City Activity Initiative City of Lincoln Council City Hall Beaumont Fee Lincoln LN1 1DE 01522 873722 joanna.smith@lincoln.gov.uk
Title: Activity Referral - Active for Life Healthy Eating • Heart Beat Award • Healthy Schools Scheme • School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme • Cooking on a Budget Trainer Course Pilot Programme • Breast Feeding • Obesity – Research into Child Obesity Levels Physical Activity Initiatives Health Agenda on Physical Activity Walk your way to Health Activity Referral Phase IV Cardiac Rehab Get set go Courses Overweight / Obesity Initiatives HEAL – Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Healthy Lifestyle Family Programme
Aims: The scheme offers health professionals an alternative to some prescribed medicines, increase levels of activity for the inactive, helps promote lifestyle change and can assist with the intervention and prevention / deterioration of targeted health conditions. this scheme addresses - CHD, falls and prevention’s, older people, obesity, diabetes, high BP, mental health, low inactivity and disabilities
Target: All
Geographic Area: The borough of Corby, Northamptonshire
Setting: Corby Borough Council – Lodge Park Sports Centre Shetland Way, Corby, Northants, NN17 2SG 01536 400033 roger.jones@corby.gov.uk
Partnership: Corby Borough Council Primary Care Trust
Method: Clients are referred direct from health professionals if it is thought that exercise will be of benefit to the condition.
Lead Contact: Gemma Booth – Fitness Manager. Lodge Park Sports Centre Corby Borough Council Shetland Way Corby NN17 2SG 01536 40033 gemma.booth@corby.gov.uk
Title: Heartbeats: Fun and Safe Exercise for Heart Patients
Aims: Heartbeats is a programme of exercise sessions across Greater Nottingham suitable for people with certain heart problems who would like to be more active. The scheme is open to patients through referral by hospital cardiac rehabilitation departments and appropriate primary care based healthcare professionals.
Target: Patients
Geographic Area: Sessions currently take part in: Bingham, Nottinghamshire Carlton, Nottinghamshire Chilwell, Nottinghamshire Clifton, Nottingham City Hucknall, Nottinghamshire Kimberley, Nottinghamshire West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
Setting: The main setting for this project is within leisure centres though the programme is currently looking to expand to further community settings.
Partnership: Borough and City Council (Rushcliffe Borough Council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Gedling Borough Council, Ashfield District Council, Nottingham City Council) Sports and Leisure Departments Nottingham Cardiac Rehabilitation Steering Group, Specialist Health Promotion Service, Broxtowe and Hucknall, Gedling, Nottingham City and Rushcliffe Primary Care Trusts, Queens Medical Centre (Cardiac Rehabilitation), Nottingham City Hospital (Cardiac Rehabilitation), Coronary Heart Disease Collaborative
Method: The British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation has accredited a training course to produce BACR instructors who are qualified to deliver exercise sessions to the targeted population. The local process for referring to this programme in Nottingham is as follows: Referring professionals The following professionals can refer using the standard BACR referral form: Cardiology at either hospital Cardiac rehabilitation teams at either hospital Appropriate primary health care professionals (e.g. GP’s, practice nurse, community cardiac rehabilitation nurse) Referral method 1. The patient is given details of Phase IV sessions in their locality. 2. The BACR referral form (appendix 2) is completed. The referrer should keep a copy of the form for their records and for audit purposes. 3. A referral fax sheet (appendix 3) should be posted or faxed to the leisure centre so the exercise instructor knows who to expect at each session (either by fax or post as agreed with each leisure centre/local authority). 4. If the session is full the exercise instructor will inform the referrers. 5. Any patients on a waiting list will be informed by the instructor when a space is available.
Lead Contact: Martin Melville/ Lucy Durling Queens Medical Centre Specialist Health Promotion Service Linden House 261 Beechdale Road Aspley Nottingham NG8 3EY 0115 9249924 ex 43176 / 0115 9428612 martin.melville@qmc.nhs.uk lucy.durling@rushcliffe-pct.nhs.uk
Title: GO 4 IT: Child Obesity Project
Aims: To develop and pilot a service to support overweight children and their families from the most deprived areas of Nottingham City.
Target: Children and Adults
Geographic Area: Sessions currently take part in: Bestwood, Nottingham City Bilborough, Nottingham City Clifton, Nottingham City Nottinghamshire
Setting: The project is delivered in the leisure centre setting.
Partnership: City Council Sports and Leisure Department Specialist Health Promotion Service, Community Paediatrics, Nottingham Community Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Nottingham Health Informatics Service, School Nursing, all health professionals in Nottingham City are referrers to the project. School Sports Partnership
Method: The programme has three integrated elements: A fun- based Leisure Centre sports and activity programme. The session is based on a term based cycle and managed by the Leisure Centre and the Community Sports team. It is led by qualified Activity Leaders who have appropriate interpersonal skills. There is also an emphasis on developing new sport skills and children are encouraged to access more specialised sports schemes if they exhibit an interest. There are specific sessions led by the Nurse and Project Development worker, which focus on physical activity and food issues. There is additional input from others workers such as Healthy Living Centre Community Food Workers. Educational sessions on physical activity, food issues and self esteem. A nurse led behaviour change programme including the use of motivational tools such as pedometers and food and exercise diaries with incentives.
Lead Contact: Lucy Durling Specialist Health Promotion Service Linden House 261 Beechdale Road Aspley Nottingham NG8 3EY 0115 9428612 lucy.durling@rushcliffe-pct.nhs.uk
Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV Scheme
Aims: Provide long-term rehabilitation for individuals with heart problems.
Target: Patients
Geographic Area: Bassetlaw – Exercise sessions take place at Worksop and Retford Leisure Centre’s
Setting: Community – Leisure Centre based activity programme
Partnership: Bassetlaw District Council Sports Development Service, Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Hospital Trust, Cardiac Support Group
Method: Based on National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease and British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR) guidelines. Methods and approaches reviewed and changed from on going evaluation of the project. For example we have found that group based activity leads to higher retention rates than individual exercise programmes.
Lead Contact: Richard Keeton Economic Development and Tourism (Sports Development) Community Leisure 17b The Square Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6DB 01909 533480 Richard.Keeton@bassetlaw.gov.uk
Title: Best-Top Healthy Links Project – A ‘Virtual’ Healthy Living Centre providing services which can be accessed by residents of Bestwood, Top valley and Rise Park within their own locality.
Aims: The Best-Top Healthy Links Project is funded by the New Opportunities Fund until March 2007 and is focusing on improving the health and well-being of local residents. The project will tackle some of the underlying causes of cancer and heart disease; help reduce drugs use, unintended pregnancies among young people and foster greater community activity and involvement. • To reduce the incidence of cancer and CHD / Stroke by tackling the main risk factors. • To enable families to deal with behavioural/parenting problems and other family concerns. • To enable young people to make sensible and healthy decisions about their own lifestyles. • To maximise the potential of the new leisure centre to improve the health of local people. • To create opportunities for residents to shape and deliver activities that will improve health.
Target: Young People
Geographic Area: Bestwood, Top Valley and Rise Park – City of Nottingham (North) Nottinghamshire
Setting: The main setting for the project is community based and uses Community Centres, churches, youth centres etc. A core centre is Southglade leisure Centre with CAMHS, Relate and New Leaf all delivering from the site. Types of physical activity sessions include 50+ Sessions, Ladies Morning, Food, fun and fitness classes (Outreach) etc.
Partnership: Sport/Leisure Sector: Dept of Leisure and Community Services Health Sector: Nottingham City PCT, Dietetics Service, Health Promotion Officers, Health & Well Being Co-ordinators, New leaf. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Sexual Health Service, Clinical Psychology Service, Locality Manager, GP’s, Health Visitors, Community Nurses and Midwives, School Nurses Voluntary Sector: Relate, Compass
Method: Providing services locally. All agencies involved working in partnership and where possible cross referring. Trying innovative ways of delivering i.e. Food, fun and fitness sessions, Relate delivering ‘taking control of your life’ courses through Bestwood Directions. Using local health professionals to identify agencies to local people they are in contact with. The project also works in partnership with other innovative schemes such as LEAP and the Childhood obesity project.
Lead Contact: Adrienne Kelly Nottingham City Council Department of Leisure & Community Services C/O Southglade Leisure Centre Southglade Road Bestwood Nottingham NG5 5GU 0115 9159182 Adrienne.kelly@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Title: Physical Families
Aims: To provide an opportunity for parents/carers and their children aged 3-7 years to take part together, in physical activities and have fun whilst doing. Sessions are led by Sports Leaders and include fun taster sessions in different sports (e.g. mini basketball, tennis, football, but also playground games and parachute games)
Target: Young Children and Adults
Geographic Area: Nottingham City (Bestwood Estate) Area 1 and Area 2, North of the City Nottinghamshire
Setting: Southglade Leisure Centre – Sports Hall, Saturday Mornings
Partnership: Sport/Leisure Sector: Sport & Leisure Services Education: Surestart (Bestwood / Leen Valley
Method:
Lead Contact: Karl Reed Southglade Leisure Centre Southglade Road Bestwood Nottingham NG5 5GU0115 9151595 karl.reed@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Title: 50+ Activity Morning (LEAP-get moving Nottingham)
Aims: Increase physical activity levels in over 50’s.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: Area 1 and Area 2, Bestwood, Nottingham City Nottinghamshire
Setting: Southglade Leisure Centre
Partnership: Ongoing
Method: Sport/Leisure Sector: Sport & Leisure Services, Nottingham City Council Health Sector: Nottingham PCT, LEAP, Best Top Healthy Living Centre
Lead Contact: Adrienne Kelly Southglade Leisure Centre Southglade Road Bestwood Nottingham NG5 5GU 0115 9151595 Adrienne.kelly@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Title: Ladies Morning
Aims: Increase physical activity levels of local women from deprived wards. Ladies activity morning for women to attend, meeting Nottingham PCT targets linked to Governments Health white paper.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: Area 1 and Area 2, Bestwood, Nottingham City Nottinghamshire
Setting: Southglade Leisure Centre
Partnership: Sport/Leisure Sector: Sport & Leisure Services, Nottingham City Council Health Sector: Nottingham PCT, LEAP, Best Top Healthy Living Centre
Method:
Lead Contact: Karl Reed Southglade Leisure Centre Southglade Road Bestwood Nottingham NG5 5GU0115 9151595 karl.reed@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Title: Step 2 It Bassetlaw Health Walks
Aims: The project aims to get more people walking in their own communities, especially those who take little exercise or live in poor area of health.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire
Setting: Community.
Partnership: Sport/Leisure Sector: Bassetlaw District Council’s Sports Development Unit Health Sector: Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust, Healthy Living Centre Private Sector: Kia Cars Other, e.g. Social Services: Walking the Way to Health New Opportunities Fund Countryside Agency British Heart Foundation
Method: Based on guidelines from the Walking the Way to Health, but also with consultation from individuals who had been referred from local GP Practices.
Lead Contact: Helen Sugden Bassetlaw District Council Community Leisure 17b The Square Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6DB 01909 533468 helen.sugden@bassetlaw.gov.uk
Title: Youth Action is the current name of our charity, its name will change when we become an independent charity toward the end of 2005. We are currently developing projects aimed at providing young people (13 - 25) with positive activities via volunteering. We have no projects which are sport related at the moment but will be developing them for 2006 onwards so I have attached my contact details for you for future reference.
Aims: I have attached a summary business plan which covers just some of our work.
Target: Young Adults
Geographic Area: Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough Northamptonshire
Setting: Community centres, schools, church halls, youth clubs and charitable organisations.
Partnership: Healthy Living Centre, all charities who use volunteers to run their organisation, developing partnerships with local businesses, schools and colleges. Youth Services, local government.
Method: We have a steering group led by young people with a few adults in support to guide where and what Youth Action will need to provide and how to do this.
Lead Contact: Sylvia Tilaks Youth Action - soon to be GO!VA 15-17 London Road Kettering NN16 0EF 07960 041575 01536 518516 sylviayouthaction@hotmail.com
Title: 2. Walking for health scheme
Aims: 2. To facilitate access to exercise opportunities for those in sheltered housing.
Target: All
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 2. Anywhere a walk is possible
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method: 1 – 4 these projects are run by trained staff/ volunteers on a face-to-face basis. If offering either exercise provision or training.
Lead Contact: ita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: 3. Wardens in Sheltered Accommodation training project
Aims: 3. To train wardens to deliver safe and effective activities to residents in their accommodation, and to train activity co-ordinators in day centres and care homes to be able to offer activity sessions to centre users.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 3. Care homes, sheltered
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method:
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: 4. Charnwood & North West Leicestershire Rural Rides Programme
Aims: 4. To provide a range of guided cycle ride opportunities to residents of Charnwood & North West Leicestershire
Target: All
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 4. Quiet lanes/ off road routes – cycle paths across Charnwood & North West Leicestershire
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method: 1 – 4 these projects are run by trained staff/ volunteers on a face-to-face basis. If offering either exercise provision or training.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: 5. Pilot Physical Activity & Healthy Eating Programme (Healthy Exercise Crew)
Aims: 5. To encourage inactive &/ or overweight pupils (Yr 5 & 6) to increase their physical activity levels and improve their education of healthy eating
Target: Children
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 5. Primary School (Pilot taking place in Shelthorpe School, Loughborough)
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method: 5. CBC approached by School Nurses who identified a need to work with inactive/ overweight children at Shelthorpe School. Initial contact - PE Co-ordinator. An 8-week programme of lunchtime physical activity sessions (SAQ) are provided for identified pupils by the Community Sports Coach (CSC). To assist with the sustainability of the pilot project the lunchtime supervisors have attended TOP PLAY training. The CSC will support and mentor the lunchtime supervisors throughout the programme. The CSC will also mentor the older pupils to enable them to lead sessions once CSC leaves. Pedometers will also be distributed to classes during school hours to encourage pupils to increase steps per day. The school nurses, supported by local dieticians will provide a whole school approach towards healthy eating. If successful, will roll out to other local schools.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: 6. Healthy Hearts Day
Aims: . Offer older people (aged 50 years plus) the opportunity to experience a variety of physical, social, educational activities with a view to life long participation in line with the Governments targets of decreasing heart disease, cancers, strokes, falls and mental health.
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 6. Charnwood Leisure Centre, Loughborough
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method:
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: 7. Heart Smart
Aims: 7. Targeted at people who are either recovering from heart problems or heart surgery, with a view to promoting gentle exercise as a means of enabling individuals to achieve and maintain better health.
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 7. Charnwood Leisure Centre, Loughborough and Soar Valley Leisure Centre, Mountsorrel
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method:
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: 8. Charnwood Borough Council Pedometer Loan Scheme Programme
Aims: 8. To encourage increased physical activity levels for Council employees
Target: Adults
Geographic Area: All our projects fall within the boundaries of Charnwood Borough. Rural Rides also covers NW Leicestershire
Setting: 8. Workplace - Charnwood Borough Council
Partnership: Countryside Agency, SERCO Leisure, NW Leicestershire District Council, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire PCT, local GP’s, practice nurses, University Hospitals of Leicester, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health teams and drug unit, Village hall providers, Cyclists’ Touring Club, Loughborough & District Cycle Users’ Campaign, Loughborough Forum of Older People, Age Concern, Charnwood CVS, CVS Community Partnership, 3M Health Care, AstraZeneca, Loughborough College, Shelthorpe School
Method:
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson - Active Lifestyle Development Officer Sara Meikle - Community Leisure Development Officer Carol Dixon - Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594/ 634541 nita.pearson@charnwood.gov.uk Sara.Meikle@charnwood.gov.uk carol.Dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: B) BRIDGE STROLLERS
Aims: B) BRIDGE STROLLERS-regular walks for 'non' walkers, C) HEALTHY HEARTS CLUB-exercise and health information course for inactive women over 40.
Target: All
Geographic Area: Langley Mill - Amber Valley
Setting: Community
Partnership: Local residents, The Bridge Community Centre, Amber Valley PCT, Amber Valley Borough Council, Amber Valley Healthier Communities Project, Groundwork, South East Derbyshire College.
Method:
Lead Contact: Elen Rees, Amber Valley PCT, Babington Hospital, Derby Road, Belper, DE56 1WH, 01773 525099, elen.rees@nhs.net
Title: HEALTHY HEARTS CLUB
Aims: C) HEALTHY HEARTS CLUB-exercise and health information course for inactive women over 40.
Target: Women
Geographic Area: Langley Mill - Amber Valley
Setting: Community
Partnership: Local residents, The Bridge Community Centre, Amber Valley PCT, Amber Valley Borough Council, Amber Valley Healthier Communities Project, Groundwork, South East Derbyshire College.
Method: Community based sessions in a setting where people do not feel intimidated attending.
Lead Contact: Elen Rees, Amber Valley PCT, Babington Hospital, Derby Road, Belper, DE56 1WH, 01773 525099, elen.rees@nhs.net
Title: B - Walks Programme + brochure plus additional walks
Aims: B - to enable all residents of the Borough to access walks of all lengths and types
Target: All
Geographic Area: Within boundaries of Charnwood Borough Council Leicestershire
Setting: B - walks throughout the borough
Partnership: Sport England, leisure centres, mental health teams, local PCT, local hospital, doctors, dieticians, physiotherapists, practice nurses, Charnwood Mental Health Forum, schools, community colleges.
Method: Working with community groups, PCT, Countryside Agency, in house + national.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594 nitapearson@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: C - Sheltered Project
Aims: C - to train wardens/activity co-ordinators to deliver safe + effective activities to residents/day centres
Target: Older People
Geographic Area: Within boundaries of Charnwood Borough Council Leicestershire
Setting: C - sheltered accommodation both council + private sector + day centres
Partnership: Sport England, leisure centres, mental health teams, local PCT, local hospital, doctors, dieticians, physiotherapists, practice nurses, Charnwood Mental Health Forum, schools, community colleges.
Method: Working with community groups, PCT, Countryside Agency, in house + national.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594 nitapearson@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: D - Learning Difficulties Training
Aims: D - to offer exercise to learning difficulties groups
Target: All
Geographic Area: Within boundaries of Charnwood Borough Council Leicestershire
Setting: D - community settings
Partnership: Sport England, leisure centres, mental health teams, local PCT, local hospital, doctors, dieticians, physiotherapists, practice nurses, Charnwood Mental Health Forum, schools, community colleges.
Method: Working with community groups, PCT, Countryside Agency, in house + national.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594 nitapearson@charnwood.gov.uk
Title: E - Asian Project
Aims: E - to get more ethnic groups active
Target: All
Geographic Area: Within boundaries of Charnwood Borough Council Leicestershire
Setting: E - community settings
Partnership: Sport England, leisure centres, mental health teams, local PCT, local hospital, doctors, dieticians, physiotherapists, practice nurses, Charnwood Mental Health Forum, schools, community colleges.
Method: Working with community groups, PCT, Countryside Agency, in house + national.
Lead Contact: Nita Pearson Charnwood Borough Council Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT 01509 634594 nitapearson@charnwood.gov.uk
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