Group improved health and confidence through walking
Support worker Monica wanted to provide a physically active and social activity at Moncrieffe day centre in Sheffield, a facility for adults with mental health problems. She signed up for Get Walking Keep Walking. Monica and the group were taken on led walks and provided with routes for their walking plan, along with maps of the local area, a step counter and log book to record their progress. They initially lacked the confidence to take part in a walking group of this nature but with Monica’s encouragement they enjoyed it immensely.
Most had participated in some physical activities before, but walking as a group helped to instigate conversation and social time, with members becoming more familiar with each other and more sociable. “I have enjoyed talking to more people and have enjoyed meeting new people. I have also walked a lot more” said one member. Another said “I’m now eating more healthily, and have lost ten pounds in weight in two weeks.”
Result: At the end of the programme, all participants could complete the walks comfortably, and reported that they felt improvements to their physical and mental well-being. Monica has also lost weight as a result.
Support worker Monica wanted to provide a physically active and social activity at Moncrieffe day centre in Sheffield, a facility for adults with mental health problems. She signed up for Get Walking Keep Walking. Monica and the group were taken on led walks and provided with routes for their walking plan, along with maps of the local area, a step counter and log book to record their progress. They initially lacked the confidence to take part in a walking group of this nature but with Monica’s encouragement they enjoyed it immensely.Most had participated in some physical activities before, but walking as a group helped to instigate conversation and social time, with members becoming more familiar with each other and more sociable. “I have enjoyed talking to more people and have enjoyed meeting new people. I have also walked a lot more” said one member. Another said “I’m now eating more healthily, and have lost ten pounds in weight in two weeks.”