Active for Life

Active for Life

Active for Life is a service which supports and promotes physical activity in adults living with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities.

Physical activity is anything which can get you moving a bit more. This could be taking part in a sport, doing a bit more walking, or even doing some gardening.

The aim of Active for Life is to improve people's health and well-being by helping people find something active they can do regularly and enjoy.

Support for Service Users

Service users can attend Active for Life drop in sessions around the city for information and guidance on activities and to get support as and when it is needed.

Taster sessions are also being set up so service users can have a go at different activities and find what is right for them.

Friendly volunteers are available to support people individually in continuing something they have tried and enjoyed.

Support for Services and Organisations

Active for Life staff and volunteers can set up motivational taster sessions within settings with involvement of staff.

Information and support will be available for staff and settings to continue activity sessions, suited to service users of different needs and motivational levels.

Support for Parents/Carers of Service Users

Parents and Carers can also take advantage of drop in sessions for information and advice on improving activity levels for the person they care for.  

They will also be invited to some taster sessions to try out different activities together with the service user they care for.

For more information please contact Gemma MacDonald the Active for Life Manager.