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Sign in or register for an accountSalford is a city which celebrates the role of older people. It provides support when needed to enable older people to live healthy, independent lives for as long as possible and ensures that quality care and support is available when needed.
Through our Salford Together partnership along with older people and voluntary, community organisations we aim to support older people who are well and healthy stay active and busy so they stay healthier for longer and support those who have care needs to improve their quality of life and independence, with an overall focus on improving the health and wellbeing of all older people across the city.
Through this work with older people information, advice and services have been improved to support older people to be healthy and well.
Poor physical health can affect mental wellbeing and quality of life. It can make it harder to get out and do the things you enjoy, which can make you feel depressed or anxious. There are ways to improve physical and mental wellbeing such as eating healthily, doing exercise such as walks or chair based yoga, meeting with other people, volunteering and stopping smoking. You can also talk to your GP for help and advice.
Salford Health Improvement provide one to one tailored support, and group-based activities within your local community to help you improve your health and wellbeing.
Whatever your ability: they have free classes for you to help increase your physical activity. From Beginners Exercise, basic circuits, health walks, Indoor Curling and Chair Based Exercise, we can support you to access these community based sessions and find ways to help keep you motivated.
They can provide one to one, family and group support to help you eat healthier and to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This can be done by attending regular weigh-ins, getting information on how to achieve a healthy diet and even by gaining support on how to cook healthy, affordable and tasty meals.
If you are interested in finding out how to cut down or quit smoking, our experienced advisers can give you support, information and advice on how to achieve your goal.
Get information on what is a healthy amount of alcohol to drink and how to work towards cutting down.
We can provide you with support to improve your confidence and meet new people. We have a number of community groups and social activities we can support you to attend.
We also have a number of volunteering opportunities.
We work closely with a number of other agencies in Salford and we can refer you to the correct service whether it is learning more about your local befriending service or a referral for a fire safety check.
Regular exercise can reduce the impact of several health conditions, such as osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and memory loss.
Exercise for 150 minutes a week, such as brisk walking or cycling. Aim to do strengthening exercises at least twice a week, such as gardening, carrying shopping or check your local gym for help with resistance training. Why not look up what is happening across Salford
Contact Salford Community Leisure service.
Work with a range of health partners who refer people to the dedicated team of friendly, highly qualified exercise professionals, who help to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Salford through specialised exercise referral programmes for the treatment of heart and lung conditions, cancer, diabetes and falls prevention.
We also offer a range of community activities including Salford Wellbeing Walks – providing the whole community with the opportunity to live a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Over the last 12 years, the Active Lifestyles Team has supported 14,000 to 15,000 people to become more active.
If you are interested and require further information, please contact a member of the team by calling 0161 778 0577 or email active.lifestyles@scll.co.uk.
There is evidence that getting active can reduce loneliness and improve mental health. You don't have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life.
Mindfulness is about being more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Just take a walk around some of the award-winning beautiful parks and green spaces in Salford can be beneficial to your mental health.
Mind in Salford run regular courses that will help you understand what mindfulness is and introduce you to a number of different practices that can boost mental and emotional health and help you build resilience.
During the course you will be guided through a variety of meditations and mindful practices. By learning the basic skills and theory you will be able to include this into your daily life to improve your mood and reduce stress and anxiety. Please note that they are in the process of finalising new course dates. Please email mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk
Salford START is a mental health charity that uses creativity, connection and recovery interventions to help improve people's lives. Designed for those people experiencing poor mental health who may be too unwell for support in primary care but do not meet the threshold for community mental health services.
START phone number: 0161 351 6000 (based next to Pendleton roundabout).
Garden Needs is a centre where who run a regular mental health and horticulture project. It is also a hub for green wellbeing projects and interventions that are offered in parks and green spaces.
The volunteering programme: provides volunteers with a relaxed environment, a place where they can build their confidence, knowledge, social skills and communications at a pace that they are comfortable with. Volunteering Opportunities: every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4pm Radford Street (off Bury New Road), Salford, M7 4NT Telephone: 0161 792 5448 Email: info@gardenneeds.org.uk
Wellbeing Matters is a programme that aims to support people to feel more connected to their community, more confident and less socially isolated by linking them into local groups and services. The goal is for people to be better equipped to manage their own health and wellbeing with less reliance on clinical health and care services.
Anxiety and Depression can impact on your physical health, so speak to you GP and explain how you are feeling. Ask your GP to see a Community Connector as most are based in the medical practices.
Community Connectors work with people on a one to one basis over a number of sessions to establish ‘what matters to you’ and to then connect you into relevant local, non-medical wellbeing and social support within their neighbourhood to improve your wellbeing and decrease social isolation.
Have a chat about what is available in your community to support your health and happiness. Social prescribing schemes can involve a variety of activities. Examples include volunteering, arts activities, group learning, gardening, befriending, cookery, healthy eating advice and a range of sports.