GLL boosting carer’s health across Greenwich
Throughout April we are proud to be supporting Carers Active April. The main aim of the campaign by Carers UK is to support unpaid carers to be more physically active.
As part of Carers Active April, we are encouraging carers to join us for a free Carers Welcome Day. This will be a chance to have a tour of your local centre, meet other carers and try a free activity. As part of the session you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the wide range of memberships and activities available to you, while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. Whether it’s in our gyms, pools or fitness classes, there’s bound to be an activity you love.
Carers Welcome Days
- Monday 24th April & Thursday 27th April from 10.00am-12.30pm at Waterfront Leisure Centre.
Multi-sport activities 10:00am - 12:00pm, featuring;
Badminton, Basketball, Table tennis and Short Tennis.
Followed by a Tea and Coffee socials give Club members the opportunity to relax, unwind and socialise after their morning’s activity. From 12pm-12:30pm
- Tuesday 25th April from 9:00am-1.15pm at The Eltham Centre.
Spa Session 9:00am - 10:00am (Please remember to bring appropriate swim wear)
Group Cycle 10:15am - 11:00am
Circuits 12:15pm - 1:15pm
The free activity is optional, if you wish to attend simply to find out what the centre has to offer you are more than welcome to do so. To book your spot or for more information, please contact rbgsportdevelopment@gll.org
Membership Offer
From 17th April-14th May we have a special membership offer for members of Carers UK and/or people who receive carer’s allowance. The Better Health Carers UK membership will cost £30 per month DD and give anytime access to gym, swimming, fitness classes and Health Suite across the Better leisure centres. Discounts on other activities and priority booking is also included.
To view this membership (available from 17th April) and other options, please click below:
Research by the charity Carers UK shows how important being physically active is to carers, with 73% saying that being physically active makes them feel good about themselves and helps them to feel more connected to other people.
However, three quarters of unpaid carers (76%) are not able to do as much physical activity as they would like because of the pressures of their caring role. Many want to know how to build this into their busy lives.
The Carers Active campaign is funded by Sport England through the National Lottery. It is part of the ongoing Carers Active project which aims to make it easier for more of the UK’s estimated 5.7 million unpaid carers to be more physically active and feel the benefits of moving more. Unpaid carers can sign up to the to receive updates about Carers Active April.