Campaign month aimed at supporting carers of all ages and levels of fitness to be more physically active
Carers UK is running their first ever Carers Active April campaign. The campaign, running throughout April 2022, will support carers to be more active by providing a range of information and resources and activity opportunities, including an online Healthathon event. While recognising the challenges that carers face in being active, the campaign will raise awareness of the physical and mental health benefits of moving more and highlight how carers can be supported to do this.
How to get involved - with Kingston Carers' Network
KCN have long been championing the idea that moving more can improve how you feel and we will continue to fun our weekly classes with Kat:
Stretch and Tone: Mondays, 10.00am to 10.45am via ZOOM
Total Body & Abs workout: Wednesdays, 9.30am to 10.15am via ZOOM
Resistance and Core: Fridays, 11.00am to 11.45am, In person and via ZOOM
Find out more about the fitness classes.
We are also delighted to announce two free courses of yoga starting in April; one on a Thursday morning and the other a Sunday evening. Read more here.
How to get involved - with Carers UK
As part of Carers Active April, Carers UK will be running a virtual Healthathon on 30 April: a day of fun and motivational online sessions that carers and the people they care for can sign up to attend. The first 500 registered attendees will receive a free Carers Active April starter pack in the post.
Sign up to the Carers Active mailing list to receive updates about Carers Active April and the Healthathon. Whether you’re a carer and or a carers organisation, you can also visit the Carers Active Hub to find out more and discover a range of useful resources such as:
- Recordings of Carers UK’s online physical activity sessions, including Latin dance and yoga
- Inspiration for carers and tips for getting started, plus activity ideas and resources to help carers find something they enjoy
- Carers’ stories of getting active while caring
- Expert advice and insight from health and social care professionals
Look out for more details from us about this campaign in the coming weeks.
The Carers Active Facebook group is also open to any carers to join. It’s a welcoming forum where carers can support one another, share their experiences and find out how others are benefitting from regular movement alongside their caring role. Join the Facebook group here.
To find out more about the Carers Active project please contact Patrick Knock, Carers UK at patrick.knock@carersuk.org