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For adults with a hearing loss. Weekly fun, relaxing and interactive lipreading and hearing loss management classes in Long Eaton. Alongside the classes, regular social activities for peer group support.

We provide a range of services and support for anyone affected by sight loss.

We offer a variety of classes to suit all levels incorporating popular Tai Chi and Qigong styles. These include Yang and Sun-style Tai Chi and British Health Qigong Association (BHQA) routines. Our instructors are fully qualifies and experienced, holding qualifications from reputable organisations including the Tai Chi for Health Institute, Deyin Taijiquan Institute (GB) and the British Health Qigong Assosiation. Our classes run Monday PM, Tuesday AM and Thursday AM. Please see our website for more details.

Fibro Active is a positive and inclusive group providing pain management and falls prevention support through three programmes. 1. The Fibro Active Support Group and 2. Fibro Therapy Course are for people with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid , as well as their carers. 3. Small Steps to Health is open to everyone and offers Tai Chi, Qigong and Otago.

Good Boost provides a flexible approach to supporting you with your muscle or joint pain through gentle aqua and land based exercise rehabilitation classes. Using information provided about your unique muscle or joint condition, sessions are individually tailored to allow you to progress through your exercises at your own pace and have been built by experts in order to reduce pain and improve your strength and mobility. The sessions last between 30-60 minutes (site dependant) and consist of a 10-minute warm up followed by a series of 3-4 minute individual exercises, with fun group activities in-between in order to maintain a comfortable body temperature. Both group and individual sessions are available (please check at your leisure facility). You will be given your own easy-to-use waterproof computer tablet during the session which will display your personalised exercises with clear animated diagrams. Your Good Boost facilitator will be in and around the pool throughout the session to support and guide you. The classes run at both West Park and Victoria Park leisure centres. HOW TO BOOK If you would like to attend our Good Boost classes, please take 5-minutes to complete your self referral form on the website. Your GP or healthcare practitioner can also refer you into the Good Boost courses. Once the referral has been received, the centre will contact you directly.

Accessible walks in nature aimed at helping those with chronic health conditions get out for a stroll. Walks are at a gentle easy going pace on flat terrain. Every third Thursday of the month from 10.30 am until 11.30 am and 12.30 pm for strollers that want to do more walking. Start point – Main car park at Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EP.

Straws Bridge Nature Reserve Accessible walks in nature aimed at helping those with chronic health conditions get out for a stroll. Walks are at a gentle easy going pace on flat terrain. Every third Tuesday each month from 10.30am to 12.30pm which includes some time for a drink and chat at a local café. Start point - Main car park at Straws Bridge Nature Reserve, West Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 5FG

Erewash Voluntary Action (EVA) is a local charity dedicated to supporting and strengthening voluntary and community groups across Erewash. We help organisations develop their activities, build capacity, and grow with confidence. Working in partnership with local authorities, health services, and education providers, EVA plays an active role in improving services and developing new initiatives that benefit the local community.​We offer a wide range of training opportunities to help groups gain new skills and become more effective in their work.​EVA also promotes the voice of the voluntary and community sector at county and regional levels. We are regularly consulted by national, regional, and local government bodies on issues and policies that affect the Erewash community.​Through our Volunteer Centre , we help people find rewarding ways to get involved. We promote volunteering, advertise opportunities, and recruit and train volunteers for both local organisations and our own projects.​Community groups and organisations are welcome to join EVA as members — contact us to find out how you can get involved.