A Leicester home care provider is partnering with the NHS to bring free vaccination services directly into the heart of the community at regular wellbeing sessions in Anstey.
From 28 May, people attending Walfinch Leicester and Loughborough’s weekly Thrive Club sessions at Anstey Jubilee Hall will be able to access a range of NHS vaccinations, including flu, Covid, MMR, HPV and RSV jabs, delivered by a professional NHS healthcare team.
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The partnership between Walfinch and the NHS combines exercise, wellbeing, social care and medical services in one accessible community setting.
Kishan Pala, owner of Walfinch Leicester and Loughborough, said the initiative aims to make healthcare easier to access while also tackling loneliness and inactivity.
“The local NHS roving healthcare unit will be available once a month at our free seated yoga sessions at Anstey Jubilee Hall,” he said.
“People will be able to get flu, Covid, MMR, HPV and RSV vaccinations from a professional NHS team.”
The free Thrive Club sessions take place every Thursday from 1pm to 2pm and are led by a specialist seated yoga instructor. The sessions are designed to help people improve both physical and mental wellbeing, regardless of age or ability.
Kishan said regular movement and social interaction can have a significant impact on overall health.
“Regular activity is proven to improve physical and mental health, and helps combat conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and several cancers,” he said.
“It also helps to maintain a healthy body weight and can improve mental health, quality of life and wellbeing.”
Alongside the exercise sessions, attendees are offered refreshments and the opportunity to socialise, helping many people reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
One attendee said: “I came along feeling nervous because people had told me I would not be able to exercise, but I was soon really relaxed and physically loosened up.
“My favourite part was winding down, with mindfulness and meditation, which made me very happy. I can’t wait to come to the next session.”
Kishan added that the Thrive Club has already had a positive impact on several local residents.
“Our Thrive Club has helped other attendees get through bereavement, and one lady, who was referred by the NHS, is now moving round more easily and has made friends, which has helped her through loneliness, so she is no longer in need of immediate care,” he said.
“We are bringing the social element back to the fore in social care.”
Walfinch Leicester also provides home care services across the area, with carers encouraging clients to stay active through simple daily activities tailored to their abilities.
“We want to be a local hub for care, wellbeing, prevention and social connection,” Kishan said.
“We are proud to be the first home care provider to offer access to the roving healthcare service, which means local people no longer need to fear they will bother their doctors or wait in queues at surgeries.”
NHS spokesperson Samantha Keeling welcomed the partnership and said the service would help improve access to essential healthcare.
“The NHS roving healthcare unit is delighted to be involved in the Walfinch event,” she said.
“Our healthcare team is committed to making vaccinations and immunisations more convenient, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to stay protected.
“We’re proud to work alongside local partners to make these vital services as accessible as possible to local people.”
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