Move More with your Long-Term Health Condition

Inspiring and supporting people with health conditions to be active

Over 1 in 4 people live with at least one long-term health condition and these numbers are rising.

However, being active can help to manage over 20 long-term conditions, such as depression and type 2 diabetes; it reduces the risk of developing some conditions by up to 40%.

We have put together some ideas for you to use to get started. Remember, it’s important to find movement that you enjoy and that works for you - that way you will stick to it!

Hints and Tips

Starting out can feel overwhelming; our relationship with physical activity is shaped from a very early age but it doesn’t have to affect how we move in adulthood. Here are some hints and tips from SASP so you can get started right away.

Try starting with short, gentle activities and build up at your own pace.
If you enjoy being around others, consider a group activity or a gentle class.
Focus on consistency rather than intensity, a little movement often is better than none at all.
Choose activities that feel achievable and fit into your daily routine.

Women Gardening

Weight Management

Living with Chronic Pain

Diabetes / Pre-Diabetes

Women's Wellness

Be Active at Home

There's plenty you can do at home to keep active - here are some ideas and resources that can get you and others moving!

Falls Prevention

Find more information on how you can support yourself and others to stay strong and steady and reduce slips and trips.

Activity Finder

Use our activity finder to find local opportunities and sessions near to you. Use the filter to find the right location and session for you.

We Are Undefeatable

Supporting and encouraging you to find ways to be active that can work for you and your health condition. Powered by Sport England and Richmond Charities.

What kind of physical activity programme are you interested in?

Would you prefer group sessions or one-to-one support in a supportive environment?

ProActive

Physical Activity on Referral scheme in Somerset. The scheme helps people living with health conditions to become more active in a safe and structured environment.

Enhanced Access

Enhanced Access

Enhanced Access

Free community-based physical activity support to help people improve and maintain their health.

Health & Wellbeing Coaches

Health & Wellbeing Coaches

Health & Wellbeing Coaches

Our SASP Health and Wellbeing Coaching service supports people who are ready to take control of their health to access physical activity and improve their health through one to one support.

Move To Include

Move To Include

Move To Include

Support for people with a learning disability and/or autism to get involved in community sport and physical activity. Anyone can make a nomination, professionals, families, or individuals themselves.

Are you looking for a programme that offers opportunities to socialise and build connections with others?

Health Walks

Free walks taking place on a regular basis for all ages & abilities led by trained walk leaders all over Somerset. A chance for connection and movement with like minded people.

Unbreakable Men

Unbreakable Men

Unbreakable Men

Raising awareness around Men's Mental Health, and positively impacting men’s mental and physical wellbeing through physical activity.

In It Together

Empowering women and girls by promoting inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable physical activities, helping to increase their movement levels and find the right activities for their individual needs, while building confidence to try something new.

Are you an older adult seeking a programme focused on future health and preventative activities?

Move 2 Independence

Move 2 Independence

Move 2 Independence

Move 2 Independence supports someone with getting back to living well at home, following recent discharge from hospital.

Fit For Surgery

Fit For Surgery

Fit For Surgery

Fit for Surgery and Beyond, a partnership between Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and SASP. People are referred in by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Somerset for consideration of a surgical procedure and have been directed to the SASP website for support and guidance around getting fitter and stronger while you wait. As a collaboration, we want to help you get the very best outcome from your operation.

The Beach Wellness

The Beach Wellness

The Beach Wellness

A gym facility in Minehead that offers exercise on referral, classes, gym provision and support for local people.

Would you like support for your mental wellbeing through movement-based activities?

Unbreakable Men

Unbreakable Men

Unbreakable Men

Raising awareness around Men's Mental Health, and positively impacting men’s mental and physical wellbeing through physical activity.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention project supporting young adults aged 16-25 in Somerset who are or have been at risk of self-harm and suicide.

We’ve Got This

We’ve Got This

We’ve Got This

We've Got This is for young adults aged 16-18 living in Somerset, waiting for CAMHS support to help them feel more positive about themselves, through providing them with fun, safe and purposeful environments to feel more empowered about their mental health and their life in general.

Supporting people to live well at home

Supporting people to live well at home

Supporting people to get back to living well at home through Move 2 Independence

Fit for Surgery and Beyond

Fit for Surgery and Beyond

Move More Together: Reconnecting Somerset

Move More Together: Reconnecting Somerset

Move More Together: Reconnecting Somerset’s Older Adults with Movement and Community

The Impact of Move 2 Independence

The Impact of Move 2 Independence

Since its launch, M2I has supported over 500 participants, delivering more than 1,300 face-to-face movement sessions in the home and community.