As a carer, your wellbeing is very important. Staying active can support both your physical and mental health, whilst you support someone else. Carers Active April is a national campaign to help carers be active, and organisations across Lincolnshire will be supporting those with caring responsibilities to take some time to look after their own wellbeing, through getting out and active.
Throughout April, activities will be taking place across Lincolnshire to help carers to become more active and to highlight the importance of keeping moving and try new ways to fit activity into daily life.
This page brings together information on the range of different activities and offers that are taking place at a variety of locations across Lincolnshire.
Leisure centres
Across Lincolnshire’s leisure centres, carers can go along with the person they support free of charge. There are also options for side-by side classes with the person you care for and supervised sessions (contact your local provider for details on what is available at specific locations). Find your nearest leisure centre below:
One You Lincolnshire April Challenge
You can sign up to the April Challenge with One You Lincolnshire, to take part in just 21.4 minutes of activity alongside others, by fitting in quick, bitesize activity and exercise around your daily life.
For more information or to sign up, visit: Active April - 21.4 minute challenge registration form
Lincolnshire Carers Service
Lincolnshire Carers Service have a list of events taking place in April and beyond, which carers can take part in and have fun with other carers.
From wellbeing walks and breakfast clubs, to dementia support groups and cake decorating, find events that suit you, in your local area, via the Lincolnshire Carers Service groups and activities webpage
Lincoln City Foundation
The Lincoln City Foundation have a range of activities taking place across April and beyond, with carers able to take part for free when they bring the person they support for a session. Some activities include:
A social hub is also run for a more relaxed session, open to everyone.
For more information and details on the activities on offer, visit the Lincoln City Foundation website
Boston United Community Foundation
Boston United Community Foundation provide activities for all ages and abilities, with a range of free and low-cost sessions available, such as football, pool, table tennis, indoor archery, indoor bowls and basketball. Boston United Community Foundation also run sessions for those suffering with poor mental health and those wanting to improve their physical fitness levels.
For more information on what is on offer, visit the Boston United Community Foundation website
Lincolnshire Co-op Wellbeing Walks
Lincolnshire Co-op host a range of volunteer-led Wellbeing Walks across Lincolnshire each month. Wellbeing Walks are short walks, run by friendly, specially trained volunteer walk leaders, who are on hand to provide encouragement and support.
All Wellbeing Walks:
You can find your nearest Wellbeing Walk via Lincolnshire Co-op's Wellbeing Walks page
There are also a range of condition specific events available being run by a variety of groups:
Find physical activities local to you
You can use the Let's Move Lincolnshire Activity Finder to search your local area for clubs to join, exercise classes to attend, or to look for specific activities that you would like to take part in.
Visit the Let's Move Lincolnshire website via the below button to start your search.
Supporting your mental wellbeing
Lincolnshire Wellbeing and Recovery College offer a range of online and in-person courses to support your mental health and wellbeing, alongside keeping physically active.
Visit the Lincolnshire Wellbeing and Recovery College website via the below button for more details.
Accessing activities digitally
There are a range of activities and resources available online which you can access from home, to help you and the person you support stay active. These resources can help you stay active and fit exercise into your day-to-day routine.
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Carers across the country are invited to take part in activity together as part of a national movement organised by Carers UK. Carers Active Together is all about promoting movement, wellbeing and the power of community for unpaid carers across the country.
"We’re inviting everyone who looks after someone to join us by being active in a way that feels positive, refreshing and recharging for you - whether that’s something gentle at home, joining an online session, going for a short walk, or taking part in a local activity."
For more information, visit the Carers UK website
If you're an unpaid carer aged 16 and over and supporting someone in Lincolnshire, the Lincolnshire Carers Service is here to help with online help and advice, as well as 1-2-1 practical and emotional support.
You don’t have to wait until crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
If you would like to speak to someone about your caring role and discuss what support may be available to you, please call the Lincolnshire County Council Carer Wellbeing Hub on 01522 782224 or fill in the Request for Support form.