Community Connectors
'Let's Make a Difference' Booklet
At West Lancashire Borough Council, we recognise everyone should be able to access healthy nutritious food every day. However, we also appreciate that in more challenging times, a little extra support may be necessary.
We have produced the 'Let's Make a Difference' booklet which, is full o
f useful cooking, shopping, budgeting, fuel money saving advice, ideas and tips to help people provide healthy, affordable meals for themselves and their families, useful links to financial and mental health signposting to support best health and wellbeing. Download the Let's Make a Difference booklet here (PDF 2140kb).
If you need any further information, please contact the Community Connector Team via email: communityconnectors@westlancs.gov.uk who may be able to help.
'Changing Lifestyles' & 'Walk this Weigh'
How do I access the 'Walk this Weigh' scheme?
Our programme can be accessed by anyone who feels they need to lose weight via a sensible/healthy route.
Two options:
- Complete a self-referral form (Word Doc 60kb) and download our Corporate Privacy Notice (PDF 416kb) and post to Emma Davies, Community Connector Team, Robert Hodge Centre, Stanley Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EE or email the form to activewestlancs@westlancs.gov.uk
- Ask your GP or Health/Medical practitioner to refer you.
'Walk this Weigh' courses
Topics covered include:
- fats
- sugars
- making the right choices
- portion size
- food labelling
- why diets don't work
- goal setting
- benefits of Physical activity
We are also launching a 'male only' course called Males v Scales
All new courses starting Spring 2024, free of charge!
Booking is essential - limited places available.
For more information, please contact Lynne Abbott on 01695 583276
The 'Changing Lifestyles' Programme - Exercise Referral
WLBC Community Connectors have launched their new pilot programme 'Changing Lifestyles'.
Changing Lifestyles is predominantly a gym-based exercise programme with the potential to introduce swimming into your new regime.
Course Duration : 12 weeks
Cost: £20 'one off' payment
Gym Sessions: 1-2-1 appointments at wk 1 & 12 & timetabled 'weekday' group supervised sessions available for the duration of the 12 wk course (daytime only)
Venue: Nye Bevan, Skelmersdale WN8 6LT
(Please note, Gym is located on First Floor and unfortunately there is 'no' lift access.)
Membership: 'Changing Lifestyles' offer on completion of course
Referral Information:
GP, Nurse or Health Care Practitioner referrals welcomed.
Self-referral: Complete the following form self-referral form (PDF 118kb)
Criteria:
We accept referrals from Cardiac, Pulmonary & Cancer patients including those clinically 'at risk' of developing these conditions.
This includes the following long term health conditions i.e. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, angina, diabetes, obesity, long covid, asthma and COPD.
If you would like more details, please email changinglifestyles@westlancs.gov.uk
Active Line Dancing
No booking required, open to all!
Location: Greenhill Hub, Beech Close, Skelmersdale WN8 8DL
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: £3
Tai Chi
No booking required. All abilities welcome.
Come along to our Tai Chi class where you will be introduced to an easy and effective Tai Chi form, proven to regulate blood insulin levels, improve balance, coordination, and well-being and alleviate stress and anxiety.
Please wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled footwear (soft trainers); bring a bottle of water for the break.
Location: The Pulse Plus 1, Unit 137, Concourse Shopping Parade, Skelmersdale
Day: Mondays
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: £5
For more information, please contact The Pulse on 01695 556630.
Health Walks
There are various, independently run 'weekly health walks' across the borough. These are aimed at beginners and those returning to exercise. Please see our Health Walks page for more information on times and locations.
Nordic Walking
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost: £3 ( plus additional £1 pole hire)
Location: Meet at Burscough Racquet & Fitness Centre, Bobby Langton Way, Burscough L40 0SD
Booking Required - Please contact Georgina on 07977 555946.
Tawd Valley Wellbeing Walk
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: FREE
Location: Meet at Tawd Valley Allotment Site on Manfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SU
Come along and join us, simply turning up 5 minutes before the start. This is a relaxed pace 'walk and talk' group promoting wellbeing. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
For more information, please contact Terry Lake terry.lake@tinyworld.co.uk.
