Darkside Rising CIC "Heart Strong"

Participants are co-producing an accessible and innovative training programme.

• Increasing their confidence and resilience.
• Creating a sense of agency when looking after their own health.
• Improving motivation and attendance on the project.

Participants will improve their mental health and cardiovascular/physical health through.

• Taking part in a programme of physical activity.
• Engaging in additional mental health strategies such as mindfulness.

Participants will develop new social connections and provided peer support.

• Improving their mental health and reducing loneliness/social isolation.
• Creating opportunities for peer-led community support, outside of the project itself e.g. the group may begin walking together in their own time.
• Creating opportunities for information sharing on topics such as self-care.