Community Wellness

There are networks in Cotmanhay, Kirk Hallam, Petersham, Sandiacre and Sawley. Each network has an action plan with agreed priorities for its community. The networks have regular face-to-face meetings and are always open to new members and receiving input from the local community.

The scheme is a 12-week programme for people with long-term health conditions that aims to help them better manage their condition via exercise. Eligible people that are referred by a healthcare professional are able to take part in the tailored programme.

Qualified Exercise by Referral instructors are based at Rutland Sports Park in Ilkeston and West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton, offering different methods of exercise including supervised gym sessions and swimming and exercise classes designed for a specific need and capability.

For more information visit erewash.gov.uk. To discuss a referral, arrange a visit with a healthcare professional.

Deaf-initely Women

Erewash Borough Council recently partnered with Deaf-initely Women to host training sessions for walk leaders. Deaf-initely Women is an organisation for deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing women. They are currently leading a project in Derbyshire with the aim of organising led walks for women with hearing difficulties.

Walk Derbyshire

Are you a resident or local group interested in supporting health and wellbeing opportunities within your community?

If the answer is yes then we would love to make you aware of five active Community Wellness Networks across Erewash. These networks are made up of local groups, residents and organisations who come together to support and help drive health and wellbeing outcomes in the community.

If you are interested in being a part of a Community Wellness network please contact: becky@erewashcvs.org.uk for Sandiacre & Sawley aija.cirule@erewash.gov.uk for Kirk Hallam jordan.hedges@erewash.gov.uk for Petersham isabel.greed@erewash.gov.uk for Cotmanhay

Walk Derbyshire has a new website! Information on all of the walks in Derbyshire, including walks and walking groups held in Erewash, can be found on the website. There is also information online for any residents interested in becoming a walk leader volunteer. Visit walkderbyshire.org.uk.

Erewash Walking Week

The annual Erewash Walking Week will take place from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 April. Following last year’s success, Erewash Borough Council is planning to include more walks and a larger variety of walking groups. For more information email kathleen.taylor@erewash.gov.uk