Staying active whilst caring for a friend or family member can be challenging, and looking after your own wellbeing is often last on your list. Currently, 3 in 4 carers feel they aren’t able to take part in as much exercise as they would like to, with only around 14% of carers able to be physically active, compared to 54% of all adults.
However, the benefits of being active can significantly improve the quality of life for somebody in a caring role, by:
Research from Carers UK found almost three quarters of carers felt being physically active can make them feel good about themselves, and two thirds said that taking part in a range of activities helped them feel connected to people.
See how other carers have benefitted from moving more and being active:
Below, we have shared a range of opportunities for carers and their supporters to get involved in, to help them feel the benefits of moving more by taking part in a range of activities, often alongside other carers.
Whether you are looking to try something new, or simply want to know what is available to you in your area, the Activity Finder has a list of sessions and opportunities to go along to, including fully funded activities and chances to join local groups.
You can sign up to One You Lincolnshire's Move More programme, which offers a range of fully funded support to help you become more active, including 1-1 health coaching, group sessions, online gym membership and free plans to support your wellbeing.
