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‘Walk to Health’

‘Walk to Health’. Freda Nicolson Health Walk Co-ordinator. Presentation Overview. Project Objectives Outputs Evaluation Outcomes & Learning Future plans . Project Objectives .

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‘Walk to Health’

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  1. ‘Walk to Health’ Freda Nicolson Health Walk Co-ordinator

  2. Presentation Overview • Project Objectives • Outputs • Evaluation • Outcomes & Learning • Future plans

  3. Project Objectives • To create a network of led walking groups within targeted populations in selected areas of Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire • To create a pool of trained volunteer walk leaders • To establish a range of intervention frameworks and associated support system to promote sustainability

  4. Outputs – Objective 1 • Huntly Mental Health • Walk from home • Fraserburgh (Older adults) • Northfield & Mastrick (diabetes)

  5. Outputs – Objective 2 • Walk Leader training course held July 2007. • Second course – February 2008.

  6. Outputs – Objective 3 • Volunteer policy & procedures • Framework for range of target groups

  7. Evaluation • Complete end of February • Physical activity questionnaire • Well-being questionnaire • Qualitative – comments book

  8. Outcomes & Learning

  9. Outcomes & Learning – Huntly • Committed & enthusiastic participants • Importance of social aspect • Encouraging behaviour change is complex

  10. Outcomes & Learning- Fraserburgh • Well attended walks • Benefits of targeting an established group • Involvement of local community nurses

  11. Outcomes & Learning – Northfield/Mastrick Role of GP Targeted approach

  12. Future Plans Continued support of pilot groups Creating a pool of trained volunteer walk leaders Widen scope of walking groups following examples of best practice

  13. Thank You Any Questions?

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