Minutes:
KR provided an overview of programmes that have taken place across the Borough since April 2017, in relation to this priority, together with those programmes planned up to the end of March 2018.
FliC
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service (LNDS) has been contracted to run two 8 week family lifestyle groups each year which target inactive children and their parents. The sessions are divided into nutritional advice and physical activities. One programme has run this year with another planned in February.
LEAP
LDNS is also contracted to run 4 blocks of 11 week lifestyle groups which target inactive and overweight adults. 3 programmes have run this year with a final block of sessions taking place. As with the FliC programme the session is a mix of information from a dietitian and physical activities.
Diabeaters
Everyone Active deliver a very successful programme which allows adults with type 2 Diabetes the opportunity to learn more about managing their condition through nutrition and exercise.
Exercise Referral & Heartsmart
Everyone Active is contracted to deliver the Exercise Referral and Heartsmart programmes on behalf of the Council. This is a referral scheme, where GP are able to refer suitable patients, based on their condition, for exercise. The sessions are made up of 1 to 1 activities and groups.
‘One You’
A ‘One You’ Health Roadshow is planned for Friday 26th January between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm outside the Customer Service Centre in Bell Street, Wigston. There will be a range of health professionals on hand to distribute information. As well as an opportunity to play table tennis, there will also be a chance to win a prize by completing the ‘How Are You’ quiz.
Oadby and Wigston Hindu Community
This year funding has been provided to the Oadby and Wigston Hindu Community group to organise some Badminton sessions at Beauchamp College. These sessions were identified through consultation with their members on what physical activities they would like to try.
Parklands Running and Walking Groups
In partnership with the Council’s Health and Leisure team, Everyone Active has set up a very successful Women’s Running Group at Parklands Leisure Centre and a Walking group. Both programmes have brought new people to the leisure centre that wouldn’t ordinarily utilise these facilities’. This opportunity has made a huge impact on many of the participant’s lives.
School Sport and Physical Activity Programmes
‘Future Active’ is contracted to deliver school sport and physical activity programmes in the Borough which target inactive children. They have designed and delivered programmes both in and out of school, to children who don’t normally engage with traditional PE sessions and are inactive.
Falls Prevention
Everyone Active has been contracted to deliver our falls prevention programme Strong and Steady which targets adults over 65 who are unsteady on their feet. It is a 24 week structured programme which aims to build strength and balance and teaches participants exercises they can practice at home. Everyone Active also run weekly maintainer classes for participants who have finished the first programme; these sessions have been very successful. The Council has now been successful in drawing down funding to run this programme again for another full year.