Buddy Walking
One-to-One support for those looking to increase their walking levels.
Our 1-2-1 Buddy Walking project is another of Live Active Leisure’s referral programmes – in this case targeting individuals who lack the confidence, support or ability to leave their house on foot unaccompanied.
Our supportive staff member meets referred individuals at their front door, once a week for 8 consecutive weeks, supporting them to slowly increase the length or difficulty of the walk as the weeks progress.
Our Aim
The aim of the project is that by the end of the 8-week intervention, the participant is confident and able enough to make short journeys on foot within their community, which they wouldn’t have been able to make otherwise.
Not only does this initiative support greater independence and health improvements for the individuals who take part, but it also supports sustainable transport and therefore has a positive environmental impact.
Want to know more?
If you know someone who you think would benefit from being involved in this initiative, please contact [email protected] to obtain a referral form.
