A weekly walk in the picturesque background of Wolverhampton’s West Park is encouraging residents with a disability or mental health need to improve their health and well-being. The Flourish 2BU walk, which takes place every Friday, is intended at wheelchair users and people with a learning disability or mental health need. It is part of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust’s award-winning walking for health scheme and is being run in combination with Wolverhampton City Council with the aim of encouraging more people with specific needs to take part.
And an extra motivation for would-be participants to brave the cold weather is free tea or coffee for everyone joining the Friday walk during November. Mark Evans, community walking developer with the walking for health team, said: “Taking part in regular exercise is vital to help people maintain their health and well-being. Sometimes this can be more difficult for people with a disability, and these weekly walks give them an opportunity which meets their needs.” The walks are fitting for all ages, although the under 14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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