SLT Group have launched their new batch of programmes to help those affected by COVID-19.

Have you recently been made redundant or are currently unemployed? The 'Positive Change' course is designed to empower adults to make a positive lifestyle change to assist them in breakings down barriers that you may face in getting into the labour market. The 10-week course will look to support individual needs, aims and targets throughout and will provide learners with key information and support needed to make that positive change.

The course is split between online learning and face to face delivery. The online delivery is series of videos and lecture style teaching. Our face to face workshops (socially distanced), allows learners to attend site and discuss any of the learning from the previous weeks and gain access to health and wellbeing support.

Matt Stebbings, Community Education Manager said "If you are nervous or lacking confidence about returning to indoor spaces, please let me reassure you that we have exclusive use to the fitness facility/studio space. This course is a blended learning course our face to face workshops expand on the at home learning and apply this to real life settings. There is also time to get hands on with the fitness facility in a safe and supportive environment."

The course covers the following split over 10 weeks; Gaining Health and Fitness Confidence and Goal Setting, Nutrition, Exercise Prescription, Physical Activity, Health and Behaviour Change, Employment Support, Next Steps and Further Support.

"I found the course extremely informative; Matt and the team were empathic with people's needs Everybody received the same amount of attention and were listened to; I felt the information was delivered clearly and with unconditional positive regard for all members. I felt extremely safe with the care taken to protect the group from COVID-19. I learned information that will aid me in moving forwards to become a healthier person. I now work as a mentor; I will definitely recommend the group to my clients." Michaela - Positive Change 2020 Learner.

FREE full all-inclusive fitness package across SLT GROUP on completion of the course is awarded for a period of time as well as access to facilities whilst attending the face to face workshops. In addition learners will receive a FREE home workout exercise equipment package worth £100*.

*Subject to T&Cs

Course 1: (spaces still available).

Location: Broadland Health and Fitness Centre, Marsh Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9JY

Date: Thursday 15th October 2020 (10 weeks)

Time: 11:00 – 13:00

Course 2:

Location: Nirvana Health and Fitness Centre, South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, 60 Pinbush Rd, Lowestoft, NR33 7NL

Date: Thursday 5th November 2020 (10 weeks)

Time: 17:30-19:30

For full criteria, eligibility and to sign up, learners must complete the enrolment form found at www.sltrust.co.uk/communitycourse. Or contact Matt on matt.stebbings@sltgroup.org

The second new initiative is new 'Wellbeing Prescription Exercise and Social Groups'. Do you suffer with a long term health condition? Being active can help! Come along to our new Wellbeing Exercise Group Sessions with like-minded people. Why not bring a friend for extra support or join us for a cuppa and biscuits.

Our sessions will be held in a COVID-19 secure and friendly environment with access to exclusive room and equipment. The sessions will be delivered by instructors who hold a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.

First 45 attendees receive 12 weeks at £2.00 per session, normally £4.20

Location: Nirvana Health and Fitness Centre, 60 Pinbush Road, South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NL

Days: Tuesday or Thursday

Times: 13:00-14:00 or 14:00 - 15:00

Starting Tuesday 3rd November 2020

Ben Lambert, Health and Fitness Manager, said "These new groups will enable those who are at most risk and who are missing out on vital health and wellbeing services, to access safe and secure support. These services are vital to many people who need extra health and wellbeing support and we are on hand to support you through these extremely tough times and get you back on the right path to improve your health and wellbeing."

To secure your place for 12 weeks please visit www.sltrust.co.uk/inequalities or contact Matt either by email matt.stebbings@sltgroup.org or by telephone on 07903468010