Speak to your doctor for a life changing Active Lifestyle referral

Sefton's Active Lifestyles team are encouraging people across the borough who may benefit from a series of health focussed fitness programmes to speak to their GPs for a possible referral.

The Active Lifestyles Programme, delivered by Active Sefton, run a series of classes designed to help residents prevent falls, lose weight, recover from injury and much more.

Residents across Sefton who think they would see an improvement in their overall health and wellbeing by joining the Active Lifestyles Programme are being asked to speak with their doctor to organise a referral.

There are four main classes, led by extremely qualified professionals in safe and secure environments, which are now accepting new members.

The Exercise Referral Programme - aimed at people aged 16 and above, for people who may be overweight or obese or have health conditions that would improve by taking part in a healthy lifestyle. It includes a 12-week supported programme of physical activity.
The physical activity programmes on offer include gym-based sessions, swimming, exercise classes, walking and cycling groups, through to community-based activities, as well as a full health screening before, during and after, including blood pressure, weight and waist circumference checks. 

Weigh Forward Weight Management Programme - Our brand-new Weigh Forward programme has been specially designed to reduce the confusion surrounding nutrition and is available to anybody who would like to improve their weight. Suitable for anybody over the age of 16 year who may be overweight, the free 6-week programme is available through friendly group or 1-1 sessions and can be accessed both virtually and and face to face. 

MOVE IT – This free healthy lifestyle programme is for children who are above ideal weight and their families. MOVE IT is a fun way to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and eating the right foods to help maintain a healthy weight. Available for children aged 5-16 and their families/guardians, we can work together to learn about healthy weight maintenance in a fun and exciting way over a 6-week period.

Active Ageing - This falls prevention programme is available for residents aged 60 and over who are at risk of a fall or who have suffered a fall in the last 12 months. The free programme offers strength and balance exercises to help reduce the likelihood of a further fall, as well as helping minimise any impact of injury in the event of a fall.
The overall aim is to provide the tools to help encourage continued daily activities and maintain independence. The service also looks to improve confidence, builds friendships, improves mental wellbeing, encourages good nutrition, alongside making residents aware of lots of services available in the community to further support. 

For more information or to find out if you may be eligible without a GP referral, please contact active Lifestyles on [email protected] or call 0151 934 2352.