Active Workforce
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available by scrolling down to Try something new!
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Active Workforce - Committed to the Health and Wellbeing of
our Employees
Are you entitled to join Active Workforce?
The scheme is a health and wellness prorgamme for the employees
of Sefton Council, NHS Sefton, One Vision Housing, New Directions,
Sefton CVS, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Shop
Direct Financial Services Limited, Arvato, Capita Symonds and
Autisim Initiatives. The programme gives these people the
opportunity to sign up for the free taster sessions, health
assesments, weight management courses and health hints and tips.
Also with the option to join Sefton's fantasic leisure centres for
a heavily subsidised price of £19 for a full platinum
membership.
Register Now for FREE!
To take advantage of all the benefits Active Workforce has to
offer simply complete the Active Workforce
questionnaire and press the submit button! It really is that
simple so go ahead and make that change today! Please ensure you
complete your email address clearly as once we receive your
completed questionnaire a member of the team will be in touch to
inform you of 'what happens next?'
As soon as we recieve your registration and indications of where
your interests lie you will be added to our database and
automatically recieve updates/offers and our e-newsletter.
There are many opportunities available free or at a heavliy
subsidised cost, so please take time to look at the
correspondance.
Why Register?
- Monthly e-newsletters and regular emails giving you access to
useful health information, as well as outlining all Active
Workforce special offers.
- Free taster classes for activities such as tai chi, yoga and
dance classes.
- Free health assessments available to map physiological
improvements.
- Continued access to the free Active Walks and Active Cycling
programmes.
- Free health advice, hints and tips.
- Six/tweleve-week weight management courses.
- Subsidised membership of £19 a month, giving access to any of
the 7 Active Sefton facilities across the borough.
- Access to the 'Buddy Scheme' alowing you to exercise alongside
one friend or family member atsubsidised rate of £25 a month.
- Events such as the Active Workforce 5k challenge, dragn boat
racing and various sports leagues such as 7-a-side football.
- Stepometer challenges, taster classes and access to alternative
classes icluding dance, tai chi, yoga and pilates.
The In's and Out's of the Fitness Suite membership
Once registered to the fitness suite membership you have the
flexibility of using any of the following facilities:
Activity Timetable
Now the weather has improved and the days are getting longer
there are no excuses. We have put together a timetable of
activities for you to get involved in for the next few months.
Please use the Activity
Timetable 2010 (254kb) for further details.
Softball at Litherland Sports Park
The Active Workforce Softball
League is available for all employees to enter as a team or an
individual.
Sessions will run from Tuesday 25th May -
Tuesday 20th July at Litherland Sports Park,
5:30pm - 7:30pm.
To get involved or for more information
please (pdf. 386kb) contact
active Workforce on 0151 934 2079.
Try something new!
Active Workforce offer so many different activities and events
why not give something new a try!
You could try any of the following;
If you need any further information please call the team on 0151
934 2079.
Check out the following websites for more advice
Please note - Sefton Council is not responsible for
the content of external web sites
This
Calorie Counter (ext) is a fantastic way of seeing how many
calories you have burnt and what treats you have earned. The more
you do the more you burn and a negative calorie difference is
directly linked to weight loss!
Get inspiration and new ideas from the
Everyday Sport Website (ext). Remember any activity you do
is beneficial so get out there and do something!
Why not visit the brand new
Active Sefton (ext) website
for further details on our programmes and activites.
Walking and Cycling
This FREE
walking and cycling guide
is designed to help you and your family get the most out of the
beautiful countryside in Sefton, both enhance your lifestyle and
improve your fitness levels. All of the trails are clearly
waymarked and are suitable for all ages and all abilities.
Active Sefton’s Health Walk Programme 'Every Step Counts'
provides local organized walks throughout Sefton, which are
volunteer led and follow a variety of different routes including
woodland trails, coastal paths, canal towpaths and local
parks.
Feedback from You
In response to our annual survey feedback
questionnaires we have provided a number of answers to the
questions we received.
You can view all of the feedback here both the
questionnaires and
answers (pdf 27KB).
Active Workforce in the Press
Last Updated on 6/25/2010