We are pleased to announce the arrival of Jonathan Wareing who is based within the surgery. Jonathan is an Activity Referral Officer working for the Active Living Team for Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust. A referral by your GP/ Practice Nurse/ Health Professional will allow you to access the Steps to Health scheme.
Steps to Health
Steps to Health is a Physical Activity referral scheme, provided by the Active Living Team working in partnership with local health services. The scheme aims to encourage people who are inactive and who may have health needs to take up some form of physical activity. People are referred to the service by their GP, Practice Nurse or other health professionals for lifestyle assessments and an appropriate activity programme.
A wide range of activity sessions are provided to help and support people with different health needs. The Steps to Health scheme aims to encourage and provide opportunities for people to stay active on a long-term basis.
We currently offer a variety of activities throughout the borough including:
- Walking groups
- Chair Based exercise
- Health and Fitness Suites
- Water based classes
- Gentle Exercise to music
- Swimming
- Tai Chi
- Pilates
- Cycling
A Steps to Health referral and consultation are free of charge and all activities are discounted with some being free. An exciting new development are the low exercise sessions which take place within the surgery each week which are free of charge. In the near future we are hoping to set up a healthy eating and exercise course along with the already established New Weighs programme.
For further information about the Steps to Health and the sessions on offer please contact Jonathan on 01942 516986/ 824188 or speak to your GP/Practice Nurse.
