RCC1. Making Shibashi Style Tai Chi Sustainable in the community Proposer: Bill Gwyther – Volunteer in the Wellbeing Collaborative – Cohort One Change Champions course Funding allocated: £2,350 The proposal: One of the activities that over 50s are very keen to do is the practice of shibashi style tai chi This is very beneficial for older people in reducing anxiety, hypertension, increasing their balance, their confidence and their sense of…
RCC 3 – Foresight Older People’s Services Proposer: Lynne Smith Funding allocated: £1,000 The Proposal: Lynne Smith from Foresight attended the first Change Champions Programme. Lynne had secured funding from Lloyds Bank to set up a time banking programme for older people, and was keen to enlist support in how to develop this approach. While the RCC Programme shared a range of time banking materials and approaches, the Programme led…
Introduction: The Family Training Courses create an extensive programme of courses for parents living in a deprived area to promote healthy relationships. The objective is to target single parents and couples whilst encouraging diversity; working towards government initiatives; performance indicators of Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Achieve Economic Wellbeing. We have reached a number of parents and families and have a record of feedback forms from all parents completed on…
