Johann Duffy – Lanarkshire Health Walks Co-ordinator

duffyjoh@northlan.gov.uk01236 780636 / 07903358424

Introduction – Co-ordinator Role Multi-agency project with wide coverage

over two local authorities

Lanarkshire is home to; North Lanarkshire - 326,680 people South Lanarkshire - 312,660 people

Support existing walks Recruit and support volunteers Establish and promote new walks

Project Aims and Objectives The overall aim of the project is;

“Get Walking Lanarkshire aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Lanarkshire’s residents by getting more people walking, more often.”

This will be achieved using 5 outcomes;(i) Increased number of people participating in walking for physical activity

(ii) Participants have improved physical and mental health and wellbeing

(iii) Lanarkshire residents have a greater awareness of the GWL project

(iv) More opportunity and access to health walks for Lanarkshire residents

(v) Lanarkshire has a sustainable health walks program

What is a Health Walk?

A short, safe, social, local, low level, volunteer led walk

From 10 minutes up to 1 hour maximum Targeted at the inactive Set at a pace to suit individuals

Why Promote Walking?

*Based on 30 minutes exercise on five days of the week (data from Scottish Health Survey

2011)

Why Promote Walking?

CVD is one of the main causes of premature death in the UK. Estimates show the main risk factors are;

High Cholesterol PHYSICAL INACTIVITY Smoking High Blood pressure

Britton, A. & McPherson, K. (2002) Monitoring the progress of the 2010 target for CHD Mortality: Estimated consequences on CHD incidence and mortality from changing prevalence of risk factors. London: National Heart Forum.

Benefits of Walking

IT’S FREE & ACCESSIBLE

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Current North Lanarkshire Health Walks

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Cumbernauld/Kilsyth Area

Abronhill Community Education Centre

Health Walk @9:30am Health Walk @9:30am

Muirfield Centre,Cumbernauld

Health Walk @11am

Muirfield Centre (1st Friday of month, Kenilworth Centre)

Health Walk @10:30am

Motherwell/Bellshill Area

Various Locations within the GreenLink (Bellshill/ Forgewood/ Motherwell)

Health Walk @11am (fortnightly)

Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Bellshill

Health Walk @1pm(6 week pilot)Wishaw/Shotts Area

Community Centre, Greenfield Drive, Cambusnethan

Health Walk @10:30am

Coatbridge/Airdrie Area

Glenboig Neighbourhood House

Health Walk @10am(on hold)

Health Walk @10am(on hold)

Current South Lanarkshire Health Walks

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayHamilton Area

Chatelherault Country Park Health Walk @10:30am (short and longer walks)

Hamilton Homebase (car park) Health Walk @10:30am

Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds

Health Walk @5:30pm

Fairhill Lifestyles Centre Health Walk @ 11am (6 week pilot)

Eastkilbride AreaCalderglen Country Park Health Walk @10:30am

Cambuslang/R-glen AreaEastfield Lifestyle Sports Centre Health Walk @10am

(on hold)Clydesdale Area

The fountain car park Lesmahagow

Health Walk @11am(short and longer walks)

Forth Sports Centre Health Walk @1pm

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas Buggy Walk @1:30pm

Blackwood Community Sports Wing

Buggy Walk @1:15pm Buggy Walk @1:15pm

Strathaven Park, Barrie Shelter Health Walk @ 10am (6 week pilot)

Stepping Forward

Two training course just completed in April 29 walk leaders trained

13 from existing walks 16 new leaders

Word of Mouth/Promotion New walks to follow........(Strathaven, Fairhill,

Bellshill)

Any Questions??

For more information please contact;

Johann DuffyHealth Walks Co-ordinator

North Lanarkshire CouncilOffice: 01236 780636

Mobile: 07903358424Email: duffyjoh@northlan.gov.uk

http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/getwalkinglanarkshire