Our Services

What will SHAPE offer?

• A physical health “MOT” to assess general wellbeing and physical health and set goals to improve these.  
• Weekly monitoring of fitness, weight (if you would like to) and goals and a repeat physical health reviews at week 6 and 12.  
• Opportunity to join a similar group of people who also want to get fitter and healthier and support and motivate each other with personal health goals.
• Weekly group exercise sessions to try walking, circuit training, gym sessions, aerobics, cross-training, badminton, yoga, tai chi, pilates and climbing(venue specific).  Sessions are subject to change
• Nutrition and diet advice to introduce healthy eating. 
• Smoking cessation advice and drug and alcohol advice. 
• Mindfulness and relaxation training.
• For those who complete the SHAPE programme, an opportunity to attend a monthly SHAPE Connect session.

How will SHAPE help?

·         To introduce exercise and lifestyle changes.

• Introductions to other people who also want to get fitter and healthier to provide support and encouragement. 
• Provide access to leisure services in a safe exclusive environment.  
• Advice on how to make diet changes and learn about healthier eating 
• Assist with weight loss and prevent weight gain (which can often happen when on anti-psychotic medication and an inactive lifestyle).  
• Boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy levels, as well as reducing stress and depression. 
• Assist with reducing and stopping tobacco smoking and substance use.

What is SHAPE Connect? 

ARE YOU UNDER THE CARE OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE NEIGHBOURHOOD MENTAL HEALTH or EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS SERVICES?

HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE SHAPE (Supporting Health And Promoting Exercise) PROGRAMME?

IF THE ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS IS YES, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND A MONTHLY SHAPE CONNECT SUPPORT GROUP.  

THIS GROUP WILL BE STARTING IN JANUARY 2025 WITHIN EACH LOCALITY.

THE AIMS OF THE GROUP ARE TO:

·       INVITE OTHER COMMUNITY TEAMS, ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND SERVICES TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT THEY PROVIDE.

·       LEAD A GROUP WALKING SESSION.

·       HELP MAINTAIN AND REVIEW PERSONAL HEALTHY LIFESTYLES GOALS AND PHYSICAL HEALTH MEASURES IF REQUIRED.

·       PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT IN A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH OTHER SHAPE GRADUATES.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT whcnhs.shape@nhs.net or call 01905 520100.

SHAPE enquiries: 01905 520100
SHAPE referrals: whcnhs.shape@nhs.net

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