Successful Projects improve wellbeing

Among the many important projects from the Community Wellbeing Programme (CWP), the Pain Support Group and Women’s exercise have been particularly successful.

Pain Support Group

The Pain Support group at Sorby House has been very well attended, with women referred from local surgeries and others who have self-referred. The group is supported by Page Hall Practice Champions Glynis, Naseem and Nasra.

This has been a great opportunity for people who suffer from long-term pain to get together with like-minded people, sharing tips on how each manages their own pain. Discussions are around pacing yourself, relaxation and stress relief. The participants enjoy gentle massages and relaxation during the session.

Due to the demand for this course, the group is now fortnightly.

Future dates:

Tuesdays, 12.30-2.30pm

• 5th & 19th August

• 2nd, 16th & 30th September

• 14th & 28th October

Women-Only Exercise

The ladies-only exercise sessions at Verdon Recreation Centre have gone really well and have been popular in the community. The sessions were free and were held for 6 weeks on a Monday afternoon.

Every week we varied the class to keep it fresh and fun by doing different types of activities, such as Aerobics, circuits, floor work on mats, resistance bands, Zumba and weights.

If anyone wanted to weigh themselves to check their progress each week, they could. The participants thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and, as a bonus, all lost some weight! Two ladies managed to lose 5kg each and the sessions gave them the motivation to carry on exercising.

One of the women said,

“We have loved coming to this friendly group and have had so much fun as Shahina is a great instructor and makes the class fun! The hour goes really quick and we feel exhilarated and full of energy when we have finished!”

For more information about CWP health activities contact Somshun Nessa on 07960 084 119

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