It is important to stay and keep healthy, whether you're a carer or have a health condition. This might be more difficult for people with specific conditions, such as a physical disability.
You can find support and services that will help you stay healthy below.
This guide has been pulled together by the Wakefield Mental Health Alliance to give you information of services in Wakefield supporting mental health and wellbeing over the Winter months
Live Well Wakefield offers a range of activities, groups and support so you can live a healthy life. It can provide information on how to self-manage long term health conditions. You can read about it here.
They also have a directory of social, exercise and support groups in Wakefield. You can find this directory on this page.
They work together with organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of people. You can read more about them here.
You can find information and resources on Wakefield Council’s public health pages.
MECC Link is a website that can signpost you to support and services. These services can help support you get better health and wellbeing.
Aspire
Activate membership - for carers
If you are a registered carer, you can get an Aspire Activate membership. This membership will provide you with access to facilities at a discounted price of £16 per month. You will be able to use any of the six Aspire facilities:
Being an Aspire Activate member enables you to access the Aspire Health 12 week success pathway. This is delivered by fitness consultants to help improve your health and fitness over a 12 week period.
To sign up as a member, you can enter your nearest Aspire facility and ask to become a member at the reception. You will need to take proof that you are a caring for the discount to be applied.
You can now watch and join in on classes from your own home. Aspire Health OnDemand is available 24/7 so you can access workouts whenever suits you.
Evergreen Active
Evergreen Active aims to help people improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. They do this with fun and inclusive physical activities. They offer a range of services such as:
To find out more information and what services are near you, you can visit their website.
You can find a guide to healthy ageing here. The guide offers tips on making your home safe, and how to keep healthy as you age.
Wakefield Council also have some tips of staying healthy as you age.
Age UK hold Time for Tea events throughout the Wakefield District. These usually take place in shared public spaces such as supermarkets and shopping centres. It is an opportunity for older people to gather informally and enjoy refreshments in areas they may already visit.
You can find a list of Time for Tea events on the Age UK website.
Time for Tea Newsletter
There is also a Time for Tea newsletter which includes information on events and activities in the Wakefield District.
You can read the Summer 2024 Newsletter here.