1. Johann Duffy – Lanarkshire Health Walks Co-ordinator duffyjoh@northlan.gov.uk 01236 780636 / 07903358424

2. Introduction – Co-ordinator Role  Multi-agency project with wide coverage over two local authorities  Lanarkshire is home to;  North Lanarkshire - 326,680 people  South Lanarkshire - 312,660 people  Support existing walks  Recruit and support volunteers  Establish and promote new walks

3. Project Aims and Objectives  The overall aim of the project is; “Get Walking Lanarkshire aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Lanarkshire’s residents by getting more people walking, more often.”  This will be achieved using 5 outcomes; (i) Increased number of people participating in walking for physical activity (ii) Participants have improved physical and mental health and wellbeing (iii) Lanarkshire residents have a greater awareness of the GWL project (iv) More opportunity and access to health walks for Lanarkshire residents (v) Lanarkshire has a sustainable health walks program

4. What is a Health Walk?  A short, safe, social, local, low level, volunteer led walk  From 10 minutes up to 1 hour maximum  Targeted at the inactive  Set at a pace to suit individuals

5. Why Promote Walking? *Based on 30 minutes exercise on five days of the week (data from Scottish Health Survey 2011)

6. Why Promote Walking?  CVD is one of the main causes of premature death in the UK. Estimates show the main risk factors are;  High Cholesterol  PHYSICAL INACTIVITY  Smoking  High Blood pressure Britton, A. & McPherson, K. (2002) Monitoring the progress of the 2010 target for CHD Mortality: Estimated consequences on CHD incidence and mortality from changing prevalence of risk factors. London: National Heart Forum.

7. Benefits of Walking Helps Manage Weight Improves Mobility and Flexibility & Reduces Falls Reduces Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes and some Cancers Can Improve Sleep Patterns It’s Sociable and a Chance to Make New Friends Increases Fitness and Energy Levels Improves Mood and Reduces Stress (Greenspace) IT’S FREE & ACCESSIBLE!

8. Current North Lanarkshire Health Walks LocationMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Cumbernauld/Kilsyth Area Abronhill Community Education Centre Health Walk @9:30am Muirfield Centre, Cumbernauld Health Walk @11am Muirfield Centre (1 st Friday of month, Kenilworth Centre) Health Walk @10:30am Motherwell/Bellshill Area Various Locations within the GreenLink (Bellshill/ Forgewood/ Motherwell) Health Walk @11am (fortnightly) Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Bellshill Health Walk @1pm (6 week pilot) Wishaw/Shotts Area Community Centre, Greenfield Drive, Cambusnethan Health Walk @10:30am Coatbridge/Airdrie Area Glenboig Neighbourhood House Health Walk @10am (on hold) Health Walk @10am (on hold)

9. Current South Lanarkshire Health Walks LocationMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Hamilton Area Chatelherault Country Park Health Walk @10:30am (short and longer walks) Hamilton Homebase (car park)Health Walk @10:30am Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds Health Walk @5:30pm Fairhill Lifestyles Centre Health Walk @ 11am (6 week pilot) Eastkilbride Area Calderglen Country ParkHealth Walk @10:30am Cambuslang/R-glen Area Eastfield Lifestyle Sports Centre Health Walk @10am (on hold) Clydesdale Area The fountain car park Lesmahagow Health Walk @11am (short and longer walks) Forth Sports CentreHealth Walk @1pm Douglas Arms Hotel, DouglasBuggy Walk @1:30pm Blackwood Community Sports Wing Buggy Walk @1:15pm Strathaven Park, Barrie ShelterHealth Walk @ 10am (6 week pilot)

10. Stepping Forward  Two training course just completed in April  29 walk leaders trained 13 from existing walks 16 new leaders  Word of Mouth/Promotion  New walks to follow........ (Strathaven, Fairhill, Bellshill)

11. Any Questions??  For more information please contact; Johann Duffy Health Walks Co-ordinator North Lanarkshire Council Office: 01236 780636 Mobile: 07903358424 Email: duffyjoh@northlan.gov.ukduffyjoh@northlan.gov.uk http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/getwalkinglanarkshire