A Barts Health cycling project with London Cycling Campaign & Greener NHS
This service is open to anyone who currently or in the past received care from Barts Health NHS Trust.
Locations: Newham, St Bartholomew's, The Royal London and Whipps Cross hospitals
- Bikes and helmets provided
- Fun and sociable
- Professional instructors
- Safe environment
- Progress from non-rider to confident rider
- Learn good cycling routes near you
- Become confident sharing cycle paths and finding routes
- Become confident on quiet roads and learn routes for daily trips
- Graduate to becoming an independent cyclist or be introduced to a local group
- Groups for all levels of ability
- Female and male instructors
- Weekly sessions start January 2023 for 14 weeks.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
31 days
50%
of referrals accepted
Service access criteria:
For current or former patients of Barts Health NHS Trust. Not suitable for people who use walking aids. Participants must be able to manage their own health conditions and communicate their needs to the insructors.
Categories:
Outdoor activities
Connecting with nature
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Mental health
Additional needs catered for:
Hearing impairment friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
0
cycling, social, fun, new skills, healthy, wellbeing