Active Mamas (360G-CheshireCF-A569027)

We deliver holistic health interventions to improve individuals quality of life. 'Active Mamas' will work with low income single mothers in areas of high disadvantage, delivering a wide range of outcomes, a timetable of appropriate physical activities (mother and baby) co-designed by the participants, signposted through GP's, Health care professional as well as on a self referral basis. The funding will be used to pay for three physical activities sessions a week that will be on the participants door step, outdoor sessions throughout the summer, with indoor activities the rest of the year; the timetable, co-designed by the participants initially looks to include 'Mums on the Run', 'Walk & Talk', 'BuggyBlitz' and Post Natal 'Pilates', venue hire, marketing, small equipment will be included in the funding. This project will improve the mental health of participants via physical activity; aspirations via goal setting and increased self-esteem; it will improve physical wellbeing through participants becoming active; it will improve participants social networks through creating a sense of belonging and utilising physical assets in the community improving participants perception of the area they live; it will increase interpersonal skills through building relationships; it will reduce isolation and loneliness through increased social relationships.