Julie and Jean were both referred to the Active Wellbeing service via health professionals working within the South Rural Primary Care Network.
At 81, Julie was inactive, caring for her husband, unmotivated and suffering with asthma, arthritis, and leg pain. At her first consultation she said, "Sometimes I think it is too late", however through some tailored support Julia was recommended some home-based activities, details of local exercise groups and a voucher for the First Strokes swimming pool in Ipswich.
Jean was signposted to the pool at the same time after being referred to the Active Wellbeing Service to support her with weight management, atrial fibrillation and recovery from a knee injury.
It’s at First Strokes the couple met and the friendship blossomed
Jean was signposted to the pool at the same time after being referred to the Active Wellbeing Service to support her with weight management, atrial fibrillation, and recovery from a knee injury.
It’s at First Strokes the couple met, and the friendship blossomed
I met Jean at my first swimming lesson, and we now go together every week – we even had a Christmas dinner together!
The swimming has been a godsend. I feel so wonderful after each session. It gives me a few hours always from the stresses at home, please I feel more relaxed, less fatigued, my sleep has improved, and I have better mental health”
Julia
Since accessing the Active Wellbeing Service and swimming at First Strokes I am doing brilliantly! Through being more active I have lost lots of weight, and my arthritis much better. I am feeling great plus I have built a lovely friendship with Julia
Jean