Better Launches ‘Active April’ to Support Local Carers
To mark the 60th anniversary of Carers UK, all Better Leisure Centres in Enfield are partnering with the charity to offer carers discounted access to fitness facilities during ‘Active April’ from 1st April to 4th May 2025.
Throughout this period, Carers UK members and those receiving Carer’s Allowance can access Better leisure centres at a discounted rate of £30 per month. This membership includes access to the gym, swimming pool, fitness classes.
The initiative aims to highlight the importance of physical activity for carers, with research showing that 67% of unpaid carers feel more connected to others when they stay active.
GLL Chief Executive Peter Bundey emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting carers, stating, “We recognise the vital role that carers play in their communities and want to help improve their health and well-being through this initiative.”
Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker welcomed the partnership, encouraging carers to take advantage of these opportunities to improve their well-being, reduce stress, and connect with others.
In partnership with iCan Enfield and the Enfield Carers Centre, Better will be attending several sessions across Enfield this April to promote the intiative. The team will be delivering taster chair based excercise sessions as well as hosting stalls at several locations, so be sure to pop into one to find out more.
Please see sessions below the community team will be on hand to answer questions and give further information:
Monday 7th April 2025 10-12pm Edmonton Green Library:
Tea and Chatter group - Group Chair Based excericse session and information stall.
Thursday 10th April 2025, 10am-11.30am - Edmonton Green Library
Carers Wellbeing Group - Information stall.
Friday 11th April, 1.30pm-2.45pm - Location TBC.
Carers Essential Forums- Information Stall.
Thursday 24th April, 1pm-2.30pm - Location TBC
Mental Health Carers group - Information Stall.
Thursday 24th April, 10.30am-12pm. - Location TBC
Dementia Carers Group - Information Stall
(Please note locations will be updated as and when recieved)
Please email Sabrina.Forde@gll.org or
Dominic.Hall@gll.org for more information or if you have any questions.
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