Stay Well, Stay Safe - Healthy Futures Project

The Healthy Living Project (Stay Well Stay Safe: Healthy Futures) is a vibrant health and wellbeing initiative for disabled people living in Barking and Dagenham.

Our project is designed to help you:

  • Increase your physical activity through fun, accessible programmes like Multisport, Park Fit, and Fitness Buddies.
  • Empower yourself with knowledge about healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating, money management, and digital skills, delivered in partnership with local colleges and e-learning providers.
  • Learn to cook healthy meals on a budget with our Cookery School, and join our monthly Supper Club or host your own Come Dine With Me-style dinners.

We offer a range of activities, both structured and informal, led by our dedicated team and peer mentors. Whether you want to get active, learn new skills, or connect with others, there’s something for everyone.

Who can join?

  • Disabled people of all ages living in Barking and Dagenham
  • Non-disabled people can volunteer as Fitness Buddies, Health and Sports Mentors, or Digital Buddies

Participants who complete training can become peer support group leaders or mentors, helping to shape and run future activities.

How to get involved: Contact our office to find out about current activities and how to join. We’re always adding new opportunities!

Cost: Please contact us for details about any fees or free activities.

Stay connected: Download our referral form or check out our latest newsletters for updates and timetables.

Service statistics
Usually replies in 1 day
94% of referrals accepted
Categories:
Exercise and fitness classes
Sports clubs and groups
Sports facilities
Health advice
Financial advice and support
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Helping with money
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Volunteering
Service access criteria:

You must be a resident of Barking and Dagenham who is disabled (physical disability, learning disability/difficulty or mental health conditions)

Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Takes place in the client’s home
Non English speaking friendly
healthy lifestyles, cooking, physical activity, walking
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