Green Prescription

Prove the value of a Social Prescription and outdoor exercise within this County, and the economic and social opportunities that can be developed from it.
 
The project Undertake a short pilot project (approx. 10 weeks) that encourages groups and individuals with challenges of physical health, mental health, as well as social challenges, to exercise in Cwm Idwal (Nature Reserve). We have chosen this area as a wide network of agencies are already active there, all ready to work together, e.g. NHS, Hafal Group (Psychosis Team), Community Mental Health Team, Gwynedd Fusion (specifically young families). The reserve is also rich in guided walks, which are ideal for drawing attention from the physical effort. The pilot would be open to 20 individuals, on all walks, based on a referral from the health service. There would be a need to work with health workers to carry out an assessment of the individual and state that the activity is appropriate. 
 
The intention is to hold 10 walks over the 10 weeks, offering the following activities: 
  • Mindfulness 
  • History and Place Names of the area 
  • Biodiversity 
  • Geology and Geography 
  • Inspiration and the Arts 
The pilot would commission 2 mountain leaders to oversee the safety of the walks, and the topics on the walks would be presented by Cwm Idwal Partnership Officer. The pilot project will pay the transport costs of the beneficiaries to the site. If the beneficiaries do not have suitable clothing and footwear, some will be provided to them as part of the pilot. The mountain leaders and tour leader can advise on what clothes would be suitable to buy if the beneficiaries want to continue with mountain walking. There will also be a basic introduction to map work, the importance of eating correctly and drinking, and mountain safety.
 
 

 

Project details

Funding amount:
£7,500
Funding source:
LEADER Local Development Fund
Area:
Gwynedd
Completion:
Theme:
3
Measure:
19.2

Contact:

Name:
Zoe Pritchard
Telephone number:
01766 514057
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Project website:
http://www.arloesigwyneddwledig.cymru

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