The Stay Well Stay Safe: Healthy Futures Project is a health and wellbeing project for disabled people that live in Barking and Dagenham.

 

The project has three objectives:

1. Increase physical activity

2. Empower participants with knowledge about healthy lifestyles

3. Teach participants to cook healthy meals.

 

The Stay Well Stay Safe Healthy Futures project team also consists of three Independent Living Agency staff members:

1. Project Manager

2. Volunteering and Development Groups Officer

3. The Cookery Tutor
 
The project’s objectives will be delivered through a number of different activities. Participants will be encouraged to get active through a Multisport Programme, a Park Fit Programme, a Fitness Buddies programme, and informal activities arranged by peer mentors and participants.

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The project's objectives are held out through numerous and variety of ways. This includes becoming active through different Programmes such as:

• Multisport Programme

• Park Fit Programme

• Fitness Buddies Programme

• Extras and Informal activities arrange by peer mentors and participants

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Through the leadership of the Volunteering and Development Groups Officer, and through partnerships with Barking and Dagenham E-Learning and Barking & Dagenham College, participants will be able to take part in training, covering areas such as healthy eating, money management, and digital skills. They will also have the chance to access further courses in sports, health, food hygiene, peer mentoring, and coaching.

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The Cookery School, delivered by the Cookery Tutor, will support participants in learning how to prepare simple, healthy meals and how to find and buy ingredients on a variety budget. Once they complete the cookery course, participants can attend a monthly Supper Club and even host Come Dine With Me-style dinners for friends and fellow group members.

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The project is open to disabled people of all ages living across the borough. Non-disabled people can be involved by volunteering as Fitness Buddies, Health and Sports Mentors, or as Digital Buddies to support disabled participants. Meanwhile, disabled participants who complete training can become peer support group leaders or mentors, helping to continue running and shaping fitness and wellbeing activities.

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The project continues to grow, with more activities being added regularly. Just contact the office to learn what is available!

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