The 12 weeks to wellbeing programme is delivered by Cambridge City Council with funding from Cambridgeshire County Council.
The programme is designed to support adults in Cambridgeshire make positive changes to their lifestyle through a programme of weekly physical activity and lifestyle support.
What's included?
- Choice of physical activity pathway
- Choose from six different activities including swimming, fitness, tennis, rugby and dance.
- With different activities, timings and locations to choose from, you will hopefully find an option that interests you and can fit into your routine.
- All physical activity sessions are delivered in partnership with expert local sports and physical activity partners in Cambridge.
- Programme of in-person and virtual healthy lifestyle workshops
- Includes support around nutrition, goal-setting, sleep and stress management.
- Workshops will be delivered at different times throughout the 12-week programme by wellbeing experts.
- Weekly digital support including practical tips and tools to make positive changes to your lifestyle
- Printed support booklet to help you track your progress
Our programme information sheet [PDF, 0.2MB] details the different physical activity options, as well as the lifestyles support workshops.
Referrals and eligibility
Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the programme before completing the referral form.
We invite referrals from anyone who meets all of the following criteria:
- must be resident in Cambridgeshire or registered with a GP in Cambridgeshire
- must be aged 18 or over
- must have a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 25 (if you are from a South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background, your BMI needs to be above 23)
- must not currently be participating in any regular structured physical activity such as an exercise class or group session
- must be committed to making a positive change to their lifestyle and dedicate the time to attend the sessions in the programme
Adults can calculate their BMI on the NHS website.
If you are unsure you meet the criteria or want to ask any questions before completing the referral form, please contact us before applying.
