1. Johann Duffy – Lanarkshire Health Walks Co-ordinator
Introduce myself and the GWL project – partnership project with both North and South Lanarkshire Councils and funded by NHS Lanarkshire and Paths for All. Although I am based in and technically employed by NLC, I cover both local authorities. Main purpose of my role is to;
Support existing walks
Recruit and support volunteers
Establish and promote new walks
Johann Duffy – Lanarkshire Health Walks Co-ordinator /

2. What is a Health Walk?
A short, safe, social, local, low level, volunteer led walk
From 10 minutes up to 1 hour maximum
Targeted at the inactive
Set at a pace to suit individuals

3. Why Promote Walking?
CHD is one of the main causes of premature death in the UK. Estimates show the main risk factors are;
High Cholesterol
PHYSICAL INACTIVITY
Smoking
High Blood pressure
Across Scotland, inactivity is a major problem and Lanarkshire is no exception.
Of all the 38 Community Health Partnerships in Scotland, North Lanarkshire ranked second highest in terms of the number of patients hospitalised with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) which is one of the main causes of premature death in the UK.
Estimates have shown that 37% of CHD deaths can be attributed to physical inactivity, 19% to smoking and 13% to high blood pressure.
Britton, A. & McPherson, K. (2002) Monitoring the progress of the 2010 target for CHD Mortality: Estimated consequences on CHD incidence and mortality from changing prevalence of risk factors. London: National Heart Forum.

4. Why Promote Walking?
*Based on 30 minutes exercise on five days of the week (data from Scottish Health Survey 2011)

5. Benefits of Walking IT’S FREE & ACCESSIBLE! Helps Manage Weight
Improves Mobility and Flexibility & Reduces Falls
Reduces Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes and some Cancers
Can Improve Sleep Patterns
It’s Sociable and a Chance to Make New Friends
Increases Fitness and Energy Levels
Improves Mood and Reduces Stress (Greenspace)
IT’S FREE & ACCESSIBLE!

6. North Lanarkshire Health Walks
Location
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Cumbernauld/Kilsyth Area
Abronhill Community Education Centre
Health
Muirfield Centre,
Cumbernauld
Health
Health (15 minutes only)
Muirfield Centre (1st Fri at Kenilworth Medical Centre)
Health
Ian Nicholson Sports Centre, Muirhead
Motherwell/Bellshill Area
Various Locations within the GreenLink (Bellshill/ Forgewood/ Motherwell)
Health (fortnightly)
Pat Cullinan Centre, North Motherwell
Health
Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Bellshill
Health
Wishaw/Shotts Area
Community Centre, Greenfield Drive, Cambusnethan
Life Long Learning Centre,
Craigneuk
Garrion People’s Housing Association, Gowkthrapple
Coatbridge/Airdrie Area
Glenboig Neighbourhood House
(on hold)

7. GWL Successes 2014 North Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire
Bellshill 1pm) – PERMANENT
Gowkthrapple 1pm) – PILOT
Muirhead 10:30am) – PILOT
South Lanarkshire
Strathaven 10am) – PERMANENT
Lanark 11am) – PERMANENT

8. Stepping Forward Targeting Coatbridge/Airdrie for new walks
Taster walks planned
Training Course early November
Recruit volunteers
Word of mouth
Promotion
New walks to follow

9. Health Walks Co-ordinator North Lanarkshire Council
Any Questions??
For more information please contact;
Johann Duffy
Health Walks Co-ordinator North Lanarkshire Council
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