Up and Active
Take your first steps to getting Up & Active
What to expect
As one of the most trusted healthcare teams across East Lancashire, we are working to build a healthier future and we recognise there’s an unmet need to support people living with long-term health conditions.
Active Lives is a 12-week supported physical activity scheme enabling individuals to access a tailored exercise programme to increase the amount of movement in their daily lives. This programme offers a range of activities and is suitable for the first-time exerciser or those that are returning after a long break.
Individuals referring into this scheme will receive:
- An initial medical and physical activity assessment by a qualified physical activity health activator
- A tailored programme of activity options best suited to their specific needs and abilities
- Person centred goals to achieve small changes
- Support from our specialist team throughout the 12-weeks programme
Physical Activity Programme
This 12-week programme in partnership with Sport England, is focused on creating a healthy lifestyle by delivering safe and effective physical activity.
The programme will include:
- Supervised gym sessions.
- Group circuits.
- Strength and balance classes.
- Emotional wellbeing and support.
- Seated exercises.
Is the programme for you?
- You must be aged 16+.
- You must have at least one stable & controlled medical condition.
- And you must be inactive (Less than 5×30 mins of activity a week).
Eat Well, Keep Well Programme
This FREE educational program (with no physical activity) is suitable for those who want to learn and understand about food and how to develop a healthier relationship with it.
How does the program work?
This free program runs for 10-12 weeks and will include:
- Topics and tips about food, drink and physical activity
- Emotional wellbeing and support
Is the program for you?
- You must be 18+
- You must have a Body Mass Index between 25-45
- You must have a Pendle postcode
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme
Our cardiac rehabilitation programme aims to support individuals who have experienced a cardiac episode which may or may not have resulted in a surgical intervention. The 12-week programme aims to teach individuals about safe, effective exercise in a controlled, supervised group, therefore helping them build confidence, resume the activities they enjoy and feel in control of their condition. Alongside the exercise, the programme aims to support individuals with their overall well-being, offer emotional support and offer the chance to meet people who have been through similar experiences.
How does the programme work?
- The programme runs for 12 weeks led by our Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer.
- Upon receiving your referral you will be invited for a face-to-face initial assessment, determining your eligibility for the programme.
- Each week the programme will include sessions of physical activity which have been selected as most appropriate.
Who Is this programme for?
- Anyone diagnosed with a cardiac condition in the last 2 years, provided that a referral form from a doctor can be obtained.
For any questions, please contact the team on 01282 661664
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