Self Care
NHS Better Health - Lose Weight
Lose weight - Better Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk) – information and advice, and links to offers from approved partners
NHS Weight Loss Plan app, a 12-week programme following NHS advice on losing weight safely. Available from the App Store and Google Play. To find out more you could watch our app demo
Healthy Steps email programme:
Healthy Steps is a budget-conscious email programme designed to encourage families to take steps to improve their health and wellbeing. ​It provides regular reinforcement and feedback to help families set and achieve goals. Particular focus on lower income families with children aged 5-11​.
The programme invites families/parents/carers to complete a quiz, leading to a recommendation of the best NHS approved health options for your family. There are currently three on offer: sugar reduction, 5 A Day or planned cooking​. Those who sign up will get eight weekly emails with hints and tips on their chosen theme, as well as weekly challenges. Built-in feedback loops means that they will also be provided reinforcement and encouragement after set-backs to help them in their journey through Healthy Steps.
CHANGE (Creating Healthy Activities and Nutritious Gains to Empower change) The programme consists of 8 group sessions covering various topics from how to read a food label to how to cope with food cravings. Within the programme there is the opportunity for 1:1 support from qualified coaches. The first session is 1:1 where the client will discuss their goals. These sessions will be held online however, provisions will be put in place if people do not have access to the internet. After the 8 weeks there is continued support such as monthly catch ups. Within the sessions access to different physical activities such as tennis and circuit sessions. CHANGE – A new free weight management programme – Fylde Council
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Fit Fylde – ran by AFC Fylde Community Foundation. This is a 12-week weight managed and health and wellbeing project open to those aged 18 and over. The project aims to help participants make healthier choices by providing nutritional support, as well as taking part in light paced activities. Health and Wellbeing | AFC Fylde Community Foundation (afcfyldefoundation.co.uk)
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 Self Care
Get Active - Better Health
The 'Get active - Better Health' - NHS (www.nhs.uk)Â - website includes access to free online exercise routines you can do at home and offers from approved partners
Active 10 walking app - track your walking habits to increase the number of brisk minutes, which is when the health benefits will be greatest. No Lycra required, and there are lots of benefits of getting out into local green spaces like parks for your mental health too. Available from the App Store and Google Play
Couch to 5k app - easy to follow, flexible programme to get you running 5k in as little as 9 weeks, or longer if you want. Listen to your preferred music player as you run, between motivational messages from your chosen celebrity “coach”. Track your achievements and collect awards as you progress. Available from the App Store and Google Play
How to be more active - Regular physical activity is good for our bodies and minds, but it can be difficult to get started – especially if we're not particularly sporty or have not done any exercise for a while.
Home workout videos - We could all do with a boost to feel better right now – and you don't even need to leave the house to do it! Exercise is great for your mind as well as your body, so clear some space and follow along with our 10-minute home workouts.
Park Run
Why not join a Parkrun in your local area? Did you know that one of the best things about Parkrun and Junior Park run is that you can run, or jog or walk entirely at your own pace. This makes it accessible for those who never could envisage running 2k or 5k and creates an environment where people feel welcome. For those who don’t wish to run, jog or walk there is always the opportunity to volunteer to support your local Parkrun. There is probably a Parkrun local to you…visit http://www.parkrun.org.uk/ for more information.
Active Lancashire
Active Lancashire is the strategic lead for Sport and Physical Activity in Lancashire. We connect with like-minded local organisations and individuals to help bring about active lifestyles. Nationally we are one of the many Sport England-led Active Partnerships that drive a sports delivery system across the country.
We believe that sport and physical activity have the power to influence behaviours and develop skills which can have a broader, positive impact on people’s lives.
Our work in leading and facilitating effective partnerships across the county from key influential decision makers, through to community grass roots organisations aims to encourage Lancashire residents to engage in sport and physical activity and lead a happy, more prosperous life.
Our goal is to embed sport and physical activity into all aspects of everyday life.
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Let’s Feel Good Fylde
Welcome to our Let’s Feel Good Fylde page. Here you will find everything you need to get out and about and active in Fylde.
Sports Club Directory
We have created the community sports clubs directory to include information and contacts for sports clubs in Fylde. If you are interested in anything listed, please contact the club for more details about sessions.
With so many sports clubs offering a wide range of sporting and physical activity opportunities from angling to walking there really is something for everyone, with activities for all ages and abilities available seven days a week.
To add your club to the directory, call 01253 658461 or email:Â ian.brookes@fylde.gov.uk
Weekly Activity Timetable
There’s plenty to do every day of the week in Fylde. So, whether you’re looking for Monday motivation or dedicating Fridays to fitness, there is sure to be something you can get involved with. Take a look at our Weekly Activity Timetable.
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health, so we have pulled together a list of vital services that are available free of charge across Lancashire & South Cumbria.
After a hugely challenging time during the pandemic, now is the time to reach and get support for a more positive and healthier future. This list includes links and information about a wide range of mental health organisations, friendship groups and volunteering opportunities.
Parks, gardens and beaches
We’re blessed with lots of amazing outdoor spaces here in Fylde. If you’re looking for a play park for the kids, a stunning garden to relax in or information about our beautiful beaches, please click the links below.
CHANGE weight loss programme
CHANGE (Creating Healthy Activities and Nutritious Gains to Empower change) programme is a weight management programme that has been designed to help people make lifestyle changes to improve their health. It is specifically for residents of Fylde who have a BMI between 30 and 39.9. Further information can be found here.
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