{"id":3614,"date":"2014-11-18T14:36:37","date_gmt":"2014-11-18T14:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/self-help-4-stroke-plugin-upgrade.local\/?p=3614"},"modified":"2017-12-18T10:16:52","modified_gmt":"2017-12-18T10:16:52","slug":"parcs-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=3614","title":{"rendered":"What’s in my area?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you aware of whats in your area? Select your region below to find out what’s available. If you see anything you like, go ahead and give it a try!<\/p>\n

Ayshire & Arran<\/h3>
North Ayrshire<\/strong>
\nWebsite: Active North Ayrshire<\/a>
\nTel: Active North Ayrshire Team on: 01294 605128<\/p>\n

South Ayrshire <\/strong>
\nWebsite: Activity for Health<\/a>
\nTel: Activity for Health Officer on 01292 269793.<\/p>\n

East Ayrshire<\/strong>
\nWebsite: Community Heath Improvement Project<\/a>
\nTelephone: 01563 576427\/01563 576723
\nEmail: chip@east-ayrshire.gov.uk <\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups: <\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899
\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

Borders<\/h3>
NHS Borders and Borders Sport and Leisure work in partnership with the aim of improving lives, health and wellbeing through physical activity programmes.
\nWebsite: Sport, leisure and outdoors<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a Lifestyle advisor support service that will direct to suitable activities
\nWebsite: Lifestyle Advisor Support Service<\/a> <\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Dumfries & Galloway<\/h3>
There are a range of sport and leisure services throughout Dumfries and Galloway such as sports halls, swimming pools and gyms to help you keep fit. There are some exercise groups that are suitable for people who have had a stroke.
\nWebsite: Dumfries & Galloway Council Leisure Facilities<\/a> <\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Fife<\/h3>
There are exercise classes across Fife that are lead by fitness instructors who are experienced in working with people who have had a stroke.
\nWebsite: Active options<\/a><\/p>\n

Telephone: Active Options 2 Health and Well being co-ordinator: 03451 55 55 55 (ext. 402281) <\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Forth Valley<\/h3>
NHS Forth Valley – Get Active Your Way offers suggestions on how to get active and detail services in
\nStirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk.
\nWebsite: Get Active Your Way<\/a><\/p>\n

Stirling<\/strong>
\nThis area offers an exercise referral scheme Active Living for Life which can be suitable for people who have had a stroke. The area also has a range of exercise facilities that are listed in Active Stirling
\nWebsites: Active Living For Life<\/a>
Active Stirling<\/a><\/p>\n

Falkirk<\/strong>
\nActive Forth is the physical activity referral scheme for Falkirk District. It is a scheme where your GP, physiotherapist, rehabilitation specialist or other medical professional can refer you to take part in a structured physical activity programme for 12 weeks
\nWebsite: Active Forth<\/a>
\nTel: 01324 590900<\/p>\n

Clackmannanshire<\/strong>
\nThis area can access physical activity referral schemes (Active Living for Life in Stirling and Active Forth in Falkirk). Clackmannanshire Healthier Lives community based programme offers support and advice to people in Clackmannanshire to help them make changes that can improve their health and wellbeing .
\nWebsite: Clackmannanshire Healthier Lives<\/a>
\nTel: 0845 6731774 X 3063 \/ 01259 450000
\nEmail: info@healthierlives.org.uk<\/p>\n

All Forth Valley areas:
\nCHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Highland<\/h3>
Individualised exercise programmes can be arranged at Leisure centres throughout the area.
\nWebsite: Highlife Highland<\/a>
\nTel: 01349 860813<\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Grampian<\/h3>
Moray<\/strong>
\nThis area has a Health Referral Programme which includes exercise classes which may be suitable for people who have had a stroke. The Council also offers Be Active Life Long (BALL) groups.
\nWebsite: Moray Health Referral Programmes<\/a>
\nBe Active Life Long <\/a>
\nEmail : OPDevelopmentTeam@moray.gov.uk
\nTel: 01343 56709<\/p>\n

Aberdeen<\/strong>
\nAberdeen Council \u2013 Leisure & Community Life lists facilities and classes that may be suitable for you.
\nWebsite: Leisure & Community Life<\/a> <\/p>\n

All areas:
\nCHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899
\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

Greater Glasgow & Clyde<\/h3>
Live Active exercise referral scheme and Vitality exercise classes are available across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
\nWebsite: Live Active & Vitality<\/a><\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899
\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

Lanarkshire<\/h3>
North Lanarkshire<\/strong>
\nWebsite: North Lanarkshire Leisure <\/a>
\nTel: 01236 341709.<\/p>\n

South Lanarkshire<\/strong>
\nWebsite: South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture<\/a>
\nTel: 01698 476119 <\/p>\n

All Areas:
\nCHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899
\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

Lothian<\/h3>
Exercise after stroke programmes are available throughout the Lothian area.
\nEast Lothian<\/strong>
\nWebsite: Active East Lothian<\/a><\/p>\n

Edinburgh City<\/strong>
\nEdinburgh Leisure<\/strong> offer an exercise after stroke programme
\nWebsite: Exercise After Stroke<\/a><\/p>\n

Mid Lothian<\/strong>
\nWebsite: Mid Lothian Active Choices<\/a><\/p>\n

West Lothian<\/strong>
\nWebsite: West Lothian Leisure<\/a> <\/p>\n

All Areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Thistle Foundation<\/strong> is a Scottish Charity which offers exercise based lifestyle management programmes suitable for people who have had a stroke.
\nWebsite: Thistle Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n

Exercise After Stroke Information<\/strong>
\nWebsite : Lothian Stroke MCN<\/a><\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Orkney<\/h3>
Leisure facilities are available
\nWebsite: Pickaquoy<\/a>
\nTel: 01856 879 900<\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups: <\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899
\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

Shetland<\/h3>
Following physiotherapy lead 4 week exercise programme you can be referred on to an exercise after stroke class at a leisure centre. Contact the Physiotherapy Dept, Gilbert Bain Hospital for more information. 01595 743323<\/p>\n

Website: Shetland Recreational Trust<\/a><\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Tayside<\/h3>
There is an eight week stroke exercise group that covers the whole of Tayside which includes input from a stroke nurse, physiotherapist and specialist instructors. After this you can be referred to groups in your local area. <\/p>\n

Perth and Kinross <\/strong>
\nWebsite: Live Active Well-being Classes<\/a><\/p>\n

Dundee<\/strong>
\nWebsite: Leisure & Sport information<\/a> <\/p>\n

Angus<\/strong>
\nWebsite: Angus Alive<\/a><\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups: <\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

Western isles<\/h3>
The Western Isles Health Promotion department provide a range of support via exercise programmes which promote health and wellbeing amongst the older population. <\/p>\n

A Health Improvement Project provides health information and links to local support groups. <\/p>\n

Website: Older People Western Isles<\/a>
\nWebsite: Leisure Services<\/a><\/p>\n

CHSS stroke groups:<\/strong>
\nFind out about what stroke groups are in your area.
\nWebsite: CHSS Community Stroke Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Other activities:<\/strong>
\nCall the CHSS Advice Line to find out about any other suitable activities in your area.
\nFree phone: 0808 801 0899<\/p>\n

<\/div> <\/div>\n

\n

Something to try<\/h3>\n

Have you seen anything you like? Go ahead and give it a try. Remember you can always call the CHSS advice line free on 0808 801 0899 as classes may change from time to time.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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