Tai chi at Positive Care Programme
Who does it support?
* People with Long Term Conditions, including mental health problems
* Unpaid Carers
What does it do?
The PCP is a 20-week course designed to empower participants to live more positively. It combines three essential elements:
* One-to-one complementary therapies such as massage, shiatsu, reflexology, acupuncture, healing, Emotional Freedom Technique
* Group activities such as tai chi, dru yoga, therapeutic art, meditation and the Alexander Technique
* Group workshops which cover a wide variety of topics about looking after your mind, body and spirit
Click here for detailed info on therapies and workshops
Feedback
Many participants find the PCP life changing. Evaluations (2006-2009) demonstrated:
- 38% of participants visited their GP less often
- 32% were able to reduce their medication
- 94% found the Programme helped them to understand how their lifestyle affected their health
- 91% made positive changes to their lifestyle to improve their health
- 92% said their mental wellbeing had improved
- 90% said they now take more responsbility for their health
- Download the full evaluation report
- View video interviews with past participants
- Click here to read about the real life experiences of PCP participants
- Read the latest news and feedback about the PCP
How can I join?
The Big Lottery Fund are currently funding five programmes. The final two programmes of this current funding started in February 2012 on a Tuesday afternoon in Headingley and a Thursday afternoon in Beeston.
If you are interested in joining please complete a referral form and send to positivecareprogramme@touchstonesupport.org.uk or post to PCP, 53-55 Harehills Avenue, LS8 4EX.
Download Positive Care Programme referral form.
The PCP pages are currently being developed and will shortly include interviews, case studies, evaluation findings and more.
Tel 0113 210 3343
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