New sessions launched for people with Parkinson’s and MS
A new National Lottery funded project is helping people in North Wales living with long-term neurological conditions access movement and wellbeing activities closer to home.
The Access to Movement and Wellbeing project has been launched by the Neuro Therapy Centre, which is partnering with health, leisure and community organisations across the region.
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the initiative aims to raise awareness of the need for accessible physical and wellbeing activities in local areas. It will work with leisure services, the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, community groups and charities to help provide sessions within communities.
Two of the current activities include weekly Neuro Dance sessions in Llandudno, running until 24 March, and monthly creative sessions in Llangefni until April.
The Neuro Dance sessions are funded by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Fund and Community and Voluntary Support Conwy. They are being held at St Michael and All Angels Church. Booking is available by contacting [email protected].
The creative sessions are based at Oriel Môn and include activities such as creating clay figures, wet felting and printmaking. Further details and booking information are available on the Neuro Therapy Centre website.
The new activities are being offered alongside existing services provided by the Neuro Therapy Centre, which supports people living with neurological conditions and their carers through exercise, physiotherapy and talking services at its Flintshire centre and online.
Ruth Austen-Vincent, Project Manager for the Access to Movement and Wellbeing programme, said: “This new initiative brings organisations and individuals together to overcome the accessibility and transport challenges often faced by people living with long-term neurological conditions. Bringing movement, social activities and a sense of community to people across the North Wales region is essential for everyone’s wellbeing. Participants in the project have already given very positive feedback, speaking about the life-changing benefits they’ve gained from taking part, boosting their confidence, and expanding their social lives.”
For more information about taking part or partnering with the project, people can contact the Neuro Therapy Centre on 01244 678619 or email [email protected].
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