A quartet of projects is under way in Trafford to support four different groups of residents to enjoy better health in the years ahead.
Thousands are in line for help and activities from health checks to exercise classes, cooking and acting as well as growing fruit and vegetables.
Trafford Council Public Health is commissioning the £750,000 Health Inequalities Project in the heart of people’s neighbourhoods, with community partners over the next five years.
Cllr Jane Slater, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Healthy and Independent Lives, said:
“We’re delighted to be bringing such a wide range of activities to the people who need them most. There are so many different ways to focus on health and wellbeing, and to connect with others.
“Our projects will offer residents fresh ideas for fun things to do, as well as taking a look at their physical health and how to improve it.”
Here’s a rundown of what is on offer. Trafford residents are invited to get in touch directly to book an appointment.
Age UK Trafford is running health checks and advice for over 50s in Old Trafford, Stretford, Gorsehill, Lostock, Woodsend, Broomwood and Oldfield Brow. The appointments will look at healthy weight, blood pressure and heart rhythm as well as nutrition, hydration and other topics.
Empower You is providing health checks and range of activities to improve health and wellbeing for autistic people, deaf community, people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities, and carers.
VBME is encouraging people from ethnically diverse communities across Trafford to go for health screenings, take exercise and even work on a drama performance.
Hidden Treasure Trust is inviting people living in Trafford, focusing on Partington residents, adults with SEND, older people, people with mental health conditions or long-term health issues – to grow food on local allotments and cook nutritious dishes.