Description of Service

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Stroke rehabilitation and support

Stroke Association services includes a drop in session at the Centre for the Third Age

www.stroke.org.uk

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Exercise

The Outward Bound Trust

Walking for Health....

www.outwardbound-uk.org

www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk/walkfinder

Ramblers Association – walking groups

Including Carlisle and West Cumbria groups

www.ramblers.co.uk

http://www.ralakedistrict.talktalk.net/

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Go Lakes – tourist information

www.golakes.co.uk

Cockermouth Leisure Centre – wide range of activities including swimming

Deer Orchard Close

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Podiatry

Age UK offer

• Regular nail cutting appointment close to your home

• Basic Advice on foot care

• Checks on suitable footwear

• Referral for help with foot care problems

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Weight loss/diet

www.eatwell.gov.uk

www.weightconcern.org.uk

www.nhs.uk/livewell/5aday

Wheelchair and Small Equipment Hire

AgeUK offer short term wheelchair hire up to 6 weeks. Small charge. Also radiators, microwave ovens, open top cookers and winter emergency blankets, flasks, lamps, torches etc

Exercise

Bodyfit offer some subsidised classes for older adults

www.bodyfitpersonaltraining.co.uk

01900 825974

Guided Walking

Lake District Walker offer guided walks at £20 pp per event

info@thelakedistrictwalker.co.uk

01900 822448 or 1780 5929132

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Participation

Active Cumbria encourages participation in a range of sports including opportunities for volunteering and coaching

www.activecumbria.com