South Staffordshire CSN News
May 2008
National Lottery awards South Staffordshire PCT over £200,000 | ||
South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) will use the £239,399 from Sport England's Regional Sports Board (RSB) to develop the 'Health Fit' physical activity programme.
The scheme, being developed with a wide range of local partners, will increase the physical activity levels of adults identified with health risks and contribute to improved health and well-being.
'Health Fit' is focused on the most deprived areas of South Staffordshire, targeting adults with health risks including obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol.
People with health risks will be referred to a Health Trainer. The Trainer will provide motivational and behavioural support to enable the patient to make healthier lifestyle choices which could involve increasing physical activity, stopping smoking, healthy eating and losing weight.
Judith Wright, Director of Public Health said: "The funds from the National Lottery will support us to develop - in partnership with local authorities in South Staffordshire - a range of opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation to increase their physical activity levels.
In South Staffordshire only one in five adults do the recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, five times a week.
Mark Thornewill, Director, Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent said: "We are delighted to hear of the award. The Partnership supported the PCT in developing their application for 'Health Fit', which we feel will make a fundamental contribution towards us achieving increasingly active, healthy and successful communities across the area."
For more information contact: Emily Robinson |
