Manchester Partnership for Older People (POPP)

                         Manchester Partnership for Older People (POPP)

A partnership funded by POPP and run by The Stroke Association in co-operation     with Manchester Carers Forum with trainers from ‘Extend’

An 8 week programme of health promotion and supported exercise focusing on exercise and healthy lifestyle choices

The programme is for anyone who has had a TIA or people affected by stroke and their carers. 

People affected by stroke can participate in chair based exercise with a qualified ‘Extend’ trainer.

Carers are given the opportunity for a break or to meet other carers and participate in activities such as relaxation and alternative therapy etc.

The second half of the session is aimed at the whole group and looks at issues around strokeand healthy living.

WHEN?

Thursday mornings 10.30am till 12.30pm.

WHERE?

Trinity Baptist Church, Wellington Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8TX

TRANSPORT?

Ring and Ride — to register call 0845 688 4933

You must book your journey between 9.30am and 12.45pmon the day before you want to travel. Booking line for all areas of Manchester — 0845 688 3989

Bus services — 201, 203, 204, 205, 206 from Manchester City Centre

Other transport — If you are not able to get to the centre independently or by using the above means of transport please contact: Helen Gilbertson on 07983 343 003 or 0161 972  0559

Below are the dates and topics that we will be covering each week in the second half of the morning.

Topic - (Courses subject to Change) All are rolling programmes throughout the year

Introduction and all about stroke

Healthy eating

Alcohol and its effects

My stroke and my emotions

Department of Work and Pensions

Manchester Carers

Pills and spills

Open forum – expert patient programme