We Can Be Active: Support To Get Started With A Health Condition

Hear from experts at national charities who are supporting people living with long term health conditions to find ways to be active that work for them.

The theme of this meeting is supporting those with a health condition to get active by providing accessible places and spaces.

Who is this event for?

This event is for organisations delivering services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, that are or would like to support members of the community living with a long-term health condition.

Whether you’re from a local authority, a leisure or community group, a health charity or working as an activity provider, this event is for you.

Why attend?

According to Sport England, 69% of people living with long-term health conditions would like to be more active. We know that physical activity benefits our hearts, bodies and minds, and together, we can help others reap those benefits.

What will you get out of it?

• Learn insight and discover resources available from national experts
• Hear from guest speakers working locally with supporting people to overcome barriers to being active
• Ask questions and network with those working in a similar capacity

This Session:

Two panels will discuss their perspectives and insight on how accessible and inclusive spaces and places can support people with a health condition to be active.

Panel 1:

• We Are Undefeatable – Peter Dutton, Activation Manager
• Activity Alliance – Nicola File, Strategic Partnerships Advisor
• Activity Alliance – Frankie Rohan, Programme Advisor – Recover and Reinvent Programme.

Panel 2:

• Places Leisure – Danny Churcher, Contract Manager for Test Valley, Gosport and Dorset
• Autek – Steve Bond, Director
• Living Well Partnership – Hannah Fredericks, Senior Health and Wellbeing Coach

(Full agenda to come)

The We Can Be Active strategy states that we need opportunities that meet our needs and interests that are accessible and easy to find. And there are plenty of incredible organisations who are helping those with long-term health conditions to get active in a way that suits them.

Keep making a difference to people’s lives by learning from the works of others, expanding your knowledge on barriers that some may face and examples on how they can be overcome.

If you have any accessibility needs, please contact aimee.cadman@energiseme.org