{"id":10877,"date":"2022-10-05T11:54:40","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T10:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/?page_id=10877"},"modified":"2023-09-06T15:26:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T14:26:01","slug":"east-lothian-physical-activity-for-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/guidelines\/mentalhealthadult\/mentalhealthpsychologyotherservices\/physical-activity-for-mental-health\/east-lothian-physical-activity-for-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"East Lothian Physical Activity for Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eastspace.org.uk\/#\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eastspace.org.uk\/#\" target=\"_blank\">East Space<\/a> is East Lothian\u2019s online source for mental health and wellbeing. It includes many resources to support those seeking to increase their levels of physical activity: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activeeastlothian.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.activeeastlothian.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Active East Lothian<\/a> is a website linking you in with local physical exercise and sports activities, training opportunities, events and resources to help you stay active in your local community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activeeastlothian.co.uk\/clubs\/active-choices-in-east-lothian-276#:~:text=Active%20Choices%20in%20East%20Lothian%20(ACE)%20is%20a%20joint%20project,more%20active%20in%20the%20community.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.activeeastlothian.co.uk\/clubs\/active-choices-in-east-lothian-276#:~:text=Active%20Choices%20in%20East%20Lothian%20(ACE)%20is%20a%20joint%20project,more%20active%20in%20the%20community.\" target=\"_blank\">East Lothian Active Choices <\/a>is a physical activity referral service for adults in East Lothian who are currently suffering from mild\/moderate mental health conditions, weight management problems, or long term or chronic illnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eastspace.org.uk\/services\/ageing-well-east-lothian-east-lothian-council-and-nhs-lothian\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eastspace.org.uk\/services\/ageing-well-east-lothian-east-lothian-council-and-nhs-lothian\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ageing Well<\/a> aims to provide a range of opportunities to encourage the over 50s in East Lothian to increase their physical activity levels. Being more active is good for your health and Ageing Well offers a wide variety of activities designed to suit all tastes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eastlothianwalkers\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eastlothianwalkers\/\" target=\"_blank\"> East Lothian walking group<\/a> is free to join and walks are graded depending on the amount of ascent, descent, gradient and terrain. This way you can pick the walk that suits you best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eastlothian.gov.uk\/info\/210572\/sport_and_leisure\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eastlothian.gov.uk\/info\/210572\/sport_and_leisure\" target=\"_blank\">East Lothian Council\u2018<\/a>s website can help you find out more about sports centres, pitches and pavilions, classes and lessons, fitness classes swimming pools and leisure passes\/memberships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eastspace.org.uk\/services\/adult-football-sessions-street-soccer-scotland\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eastspace.org.uk\/services\/adult-football-sessions-street-soccer-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\">Street Soccer<\/a> hosts a mental health-friendly football drop-in Prestonpans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pathsforall.org.uk\/health-walks\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pathsforall.org.uk\/health-walks\" target=\"_blank\">Paths for All\u2018s<\/a> vision is for a happier, healthier Scotland where physical activity improves the quality of life and wellbeing for all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.venturetrust.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.venturetrust.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Venture Trust<\/a> supports people, at any stage in their life, struggling with issues such as long-term unemployment, recovery from addiction, homelessness, isolation, involvement in the criminal justice system in Scotland, and a history of trauma or harm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclinguk.org\/ScotCycleRepair\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cyclinguk.org\/ScotCycleRepair\" target=\"_blank\"> Cycling UK <\/a>manages the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme. If you need a helping hand to get your bike into shape, this scheme provides free repair and maintenance work up to the value of \u00a350!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Lothian &#8211; CHANGES Wellbeing Walks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The service is for people with mild to moderate mental health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the service offer patients?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise has been associated with reduced anxiety, decreased depression and enhanced mood. Walking is a good way to start exercising and also offers opportunities for relaxation and social contact. CHANGES runs walking groups in Musselburgh, Haddington and Prestonpans, supporting people to improve their mental wellbeing by being part of a walking group. In addition, CHANGES runs a Buddy Walking Scheme, where trained volunteers can offer support to people on a one-to-one basis to start walking and walk more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHANGES has no formal referral system and is open to anyone living in East Lothian, for further information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.changeschp.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.changeschp.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.changeschp.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key contact for this service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heather Cameron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHANGES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>108 Market Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Musselburgh EH21 6QA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 0131 653 1080<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fax: 0131 665 3878 Email: info@changeschp.org.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>East Space is East Lothian&rsquo;s online source for mental health and wellbeing. It includes many resources to support those seeking to increase their levels of physical activity: East Lothian &ndash; CHANGES Wellbeing Walks The service is for people with mild to moderate mental health issues. What does the service offer patients? Exercise has been associated<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":10861,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[806],"class_list":["post-10877","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-https-apps-testing28-scot-nhs-uk-refhelp-east-lothian-physical-activity-for-mental-health"],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"heatherlevy","author_link":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/author\/heatherlevy\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":" <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/category\/mental-health-locality-services-adult\/https-apps-testing28-scot-nhs-uk-refhelp-east-lothian-physical-activity-for-mental-health\/\" rel=\"tag\">East Lothian Physical Activity for Mental Health<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"East Space is East Lothian&rsquo;s online source for mental health and wellbeing. 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