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Active Forever Wins Innovation Award

We’re thrilled to announce that Active Forever, our flagship wellbeing programme, has been recognised with the Innovation Award at the North East Lincolnshire Health and Care Excellence Awards!

This award is a celebration of the incredible impact Active Forever is having on our community – empowering people to take control of their health, wellbeing and confidence through supported physical activity.

What is Active Forever

Active Forever is more than just a referral programme. It’s a 12-week supported journey designed to help people become active in a safe, welcoming and social environment.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a long-term medical condition, or just haven’t exercised in a while, Active Forever is here to help you take that first step – and keep going.

The programme works closely with local GPs and healthcare professionals who refer individuals that would benefit from gentle, supported activity. It’s aimed at improving physical health, boosting mental wellbeing and reducing social isolation.

Many of dedicated wellbeing team supporting Active Forever members have lived experience of health conditions themselves. They bring a deep level of empathy, understanding, and compassion to their work. They know first-hand the challenges that can come with starting or returning to physical activity, and they support participants every step on the way with expert guidance.

Coupled with Lincs Inspire’s breadth of services, the scheme can be tailored to each individual. From one of the largest power-assisted exercise hubs in the country, featuring Innerva therapy equipment, to low-impact exercise classes, adapted gym equipment and three fantastic swimming pools, Active Forever offers a personalised approach that makes fitness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Support from the National Lottery

Active Forever has also been awarded funding from the National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund. This vital support means we can expand and improve what we offer –making the programme available to even more people across North East Lincolnshire.

Thanks to this funding, we’ve introduced:

  • Part-funded access (until funding allows), to the 12-week Active Forever referral programme, for eligible customers.
  • Additional low-impact and wellbeing classes at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre
  • A brand-new buddying programme, where volunteers support newcomers by joining them at sessions, offering a helping hand and friendly face as they get started
  • Immersive virtual tours of the leisure centres, so that anyone who may be nervous about visiting can familiarise themselves with our services and accessibility features before their visit.

Active Forever helps to remove barriers to activity and ensures that everyone, no matter their background or ability, can improve their wellbeing.

At its heart, Active Forever is about more than exercise. It’s about connection, confidence, and community. We’ve seen first-hand how transformative the programme can be – helping people manage their health, make new friends, and rediscover a sense of purpose. Read our inspiring member stories.

Whether someone is navigating recovery, dealing with the pressures of potential surgery, or simply seeking a new start, Active Forever and our incredible team, supports everyone, each step of the way.

A Huge Thank You
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the healthcare professionals who refer into the programme, to our dedicated staff and volunteers who make it happen, and most of all – to our amazing participants, who inspire us every single day.

Winning the Innovation Award is a proud moment for all of us, and a reminder that when we come together to support our community, we can achieve incredible things.

Want to Get Involved

If you’re interested in joining Active Forever or volunteering as a buddy, please do get in touch.

Email: activeforever@lincsinspire.com
Tel: (01472) 323200

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