Bridging the Blues: After Stroke Healthy Lifestyle Programme

Free programme funded by NHS England and run by London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea Football Club

For people who have had a minor stroke or mini stroke (TIA).  You must be able to walk outdoors without physical assistance however you can join if you use a stick to walk with.

It is a 12 week secondary prevention programme at Harrow Leisure Centre on Tuesdays 2-4pm (no transport provided but there is free parking)

1 hour professional led exercise group (weekly exercises such as tai chi, yoga, circuits, soccersize, mindfulness, relaxation and breathing exercises)

1 hour expert led education session on how you can reduce your risk of having another stroke

For Northwest London patients (Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow)

You can self refer via the Chelsea Football Club website:  https://chelseafcfoundation.com/soccerschools/booking/registerInterest.htm?courseId=19435

If English is not your first language you are still welcome to join as long as you bring someone who can help translate.

 

Service statistics
Usually replies in 17 hours
100% of referrals accepted
Service access criteria: Must be able to get to Harrow Leisure Centre, can bring family/ friend to translate if needed
Categories:
Exercise and fitness classes
Alcohol advice and support
Benefits advice and assessment
Activities for older people
Adult carers advice and support
Sports clubs and groups
Drugs advice and support
Sports facilities
Health advice
Mental health support
Connecting with others
Stopping smoking
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Helping with money
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
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Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Non English speaking friendly
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