Get Set to Go is an exciting new programme launched to help people bring more physical activity into their lives. Physical and mental health have a strong link. By introducing physical activity into the lives of all people we hope to:. People experiencing stress, anxiety and mild depression have seen a reduction in these feelings when taking part in regular physical activity. In addition it also helps to improve mood and wellbeing, self-esteem, and better brain function. In doing so, we hope to reach the maximum number of people who will benefit from this service as possible. You can try out various activities in the community and find something you enjoy. The programmes aim to help people take part in regular physical activity and we hope that for some people it will become part of their regular daily routine. We hope they will use their own experiences to support people with mental health problems. By getting involved and providing encouragement and support, you can help people learn to enjoy the benefits of being active.
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We are currently looking at how we may be able to bring these back, in a safe way, for Autumn We shall keep you posted. In the meantime, we hope you are finding your own ways to stay physically active, fit and healthy. Wesport have launched their Playwaze-powered Activity Finder -now showing virtual and on-demand activity sessions filtered to the West of England. The We Are Undefeatable campaign has a brand new advert which you can watch here. I go to the football because it keeps me active , when I play all my anxieties and depression melt into the background. Being outside makes me feel free from all the negatives. Our Get Set to Go programme aims to improve the quality of life for anyone with a mental health problem through access to sport and physical activity in the local community. With support from Sport England and the National Lottery, Get Set to Go is proven to help overcome the barriers that some of us face when trying to get active for our physical and mental health.
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Get Set to Go aims to remove the barriers to sport participation, so those of us with a mental health problem feel more confident about getting active and see it as an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Following on from the taster sessions, there will be an opportunity to complete a 12 week programme in a sport or activity of your choice. Both of these can be supported by a peer volunteer, either as part of a group or on a basis. Rushden Mind has been awarded funding by Sport England and the National Lottery to help people to try new sports and activities to help improve their physical and mental health. Through this work, Rushden Mind, working with our partners, is supporting people experiencing problems, such as depression and anxiety to build their confidence to join sports clubs, go to the gym or take up a new sports and activities. Through the partnership, people will be able to experience a range of sporting and activity taster sessions, to see what they enjoy, before progressing onto week programmes.
Get Set to Go. Our Get Set to Go programme aims to improve the quality of life for anyone with a mental health problem through access to sport and physical activity in Warwickshire. With support from Sport England and the National Lottery, Get Set to Go is proven to overcome the barriers that some of us face when trying to get active. As part of the project, we will be running a series of taster sessions throughout to enable you to try different activities, free of charge. Details of taster sessions can be found below. Jess - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Support for people wanting to become more active.
