Active Lifestyles Scheme

Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure/Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Obesity.....we all know people who suffer or have suffered with these conditions. If you had the opportunity to spend just 30mins a day doing something to reduce the risk of you developing these conditions, would you do it? Being active for 30mins per day, 5 days/week does just this - it can reduce the risk of you developing these conditions or if you have a condition already, by becoming more active you can make it more manageable. If you would like to find out more about taking the first steps to a healthy and active lifestyle then our Active Lifestyles Officer could provide much needed advice and support to you.

The following pages provide information on how we are commited to developing opportunities for you to take part in sport and physical activity throughout the district and lead an active healthy lifestyle! With the guidance of our Active Lifestyles Officer the following topics and information provided will help you develop and take those first steps into a fit, healthy future:-

• GP Referral Scheme
• Active Lifestyle Classes (including Later Life Classes and Community Classes!)
• Health Walks
• Beginners Running Groups

Lydia Lockhart is the Active Lifestyles Officer for the Winchester district where her role is to encourage the residents of Winchester and surrounding areas to become more active by introducing specific schemes to help you and your families become more active. We are currently focusing on delivering high quality GP Referral Schemes, Health Walks and Active Lifestyle Classes all of which run in specific communities and target specific groups. For more information about each of these please navigate these pages or contact Lydia on 01962 848 725 or email at llockhart@winchester.gov.uk.