What is Live Well?
The sessions include a combination of occupational therapy and physiotherapy; incorporating exercises, advice and cognitive stimulation.
The aim is to improve physical, and mental health, quality of life and wellbeing
How long does the Live Well group last?
- Once a week for six consecutive weeks.
- One session will last approximately 90 minutes, with 45 minutes of exercise and 45 minutes of education.
Weekly programme example
- Week 1 falls and home safety: Fall prevention, fire safety and exercise
- Week 2 diet and nutrition: Food and fluid intake and exercise
- Week 3 continence and tissue viability: Healthy bladder and bowel advice, pressure care and exercise
- Week 4 pain management and fatigue: Joint protection, relaxation, sleep hygiene
- Week 5 reminiscence: Memory strategies, anxiety management and exercise
- Week 6 support networks: Local support services available and exercise
How do I access the Live Well programme?
Many people are suitable for the course and you will need to be referred by your GP or health professional.
You will then be assessed by a member of the Live Well team to provide further information and assess suitability for group.
What happens once am I referred?
You will be assessed by a member of the Live Well team in your own home to gather further information and assess suitability for the group.
You will be given information about dates, times and location during this visit.
What is required of me?
You must be willing to commit to the full six week programme. We understand that there may be times when you have to miss sessions, but you will get the maximum effect by attending as many classes as you can.
How do I get there?
Transport is not provided for the group so it would be your responsibility to arrange
this.
If you have any concerns regarding this discuss further with a member of the Live
Well team.
What happens when I finish the course?
A member of the team will arrange to visit you at home to review your progress.
You will be provided with an information pack on local services with aim of continuing engagement with community groups.
There will also be an exercise programme tailored to your needs to maintain strength, joint movement and balance.
The information in the packs will need to be adhered to in order to maintain the benefits of the programme.
Who are we?
The team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants.
Who do we work with?
We work with adults following illness, injury or change of ability who require rehabilitation.
We also help to support families and carers with advice and education.
Comments, compliments, concerns or complaints
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is concerned about the quality of care you receive and strives to maintain high standards of health care.
However, we do appreciate that there may be an occasion where you, or your family, feel dissatisfied with the standard of service you receive.
Please do not hesitate to tell us about your concerns as this helps us to learn from your experience and to improve service for future patients.
If you have a concern or question regarding care of the service received, please discuss with / contact a member of the clinical team / matron in the first instance, who may be able to answer your questions without delay.
If you feel you cannot discuss your concern with the clinical team, The Patient Advice
and Liaison service can advise and support patients, families and carers and help sort out problems on your behalf.
This service is available, and based, at The James Cook University Hospital but also covers
the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.
Please ask a member of staff for further information.