'Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in the course. I have found it very beneficial and would recommend it to other people who are in similar situations as me. It has re-educated me by showing me that even small changes to my diet and lifestyle can make a big difference. As a group experience it has been nice to meet and form a bond with other people with the same or familiar goals'       (A patient referred by their GP onto a Lifestyle Modification Programme)

 

 

 

 

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I have felt a lot fitter since starting the course. The exercises have helped bring my blood pressure down. I have become more confident. I found it helpful being able to talk to other people in the same situation as myself. The different talks were very helpful and i hope to carry on exercising at home. All the staff have been very helpful.'      (A patient referred by their GP onto a Lifestyle Modification Programme)

 

 

 

'We would all like to say a big thank you for putting us forward for the Lifestyle Programme. We are all enjoying it and have made a good bunch of friends. It has helped us with confidence, keeping fit and looking after ourselves and our bodies. The seminars have been very interesting and helpful to us all. We have had laughs together and it has helped us forget our problems for a couple of hours. We must give credit to the Academy staff, they have been brilliant, answering our questions, advising us and encouraging us all to do more each week.'      (12 patients referred by the same GP onto a Lifestyle Modification Programme)