Be Active Be Well Launch

It was great to see so many people logging into the launch of the Be Well, Be Active programme supported by the Scottish Government Wellbeing Fund.

This 8 week programme, starts on Monday 6th July and all the activities are designed for anyone to get involved. You can take part individually, with a friend or a family member – the more the merrier! The programme was created based on feedback and it has variety, it’s fun, engaging and accessible. You’ll find all the details on the SDS website.

We all have mental health and this programme will help you look after your mental health and wellbeing and your physical health. There will be advice, information and resources available on practical things you can do to build up an individual wellbeing toolkit and find out what works for you.

The programme will include:

  • Physical Activity sessions
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing sessions and
  • Daily opportunities to help your mental health

The physical activities include stretching, wheelchair exercise, High Intensity Impact Training and yoga. You can sign up for one session and see how you enjoy it then you can sign up for more.

The first mental health and wellbeing session is about sleep – so if you have difficulty sleeping, sign up now for some tips and help to rest and recover.

Robert from SAMH will be starting a conversation, and will explore self-help techniques to manage your mental health and show how the ‘5 ways’ can help you can make positive changes.

Connect 5 will give daily opportunities and activities to help your mental health. There will be information on the SDS website shortly, explaining Connect 5 and you can complete this on your own, or have fun with others to get five in a row. Post videos or photos of your Connect 5 on social media and encourage others to sign up and enjoy the activities.

If you have any suggestions, comments or queries please contact SDS at admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or telephone 0131 317 1130.

For more information and to register for any of the sessions log into www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/be-active-be-well/ then click on ‘Be Active, Be Well’, then you will see the calendar of event.

So many exciting opportunities – sign up now! Give it a go! Try something new! Next week’s activities are below.