Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

The initiative is funded by the Public Health Agency and the Northern Healthy Lifestyles Partnership.

Healthy Horizons has been designed to assist individuals with a BMI over 40 make constructive, sustainable way of life modifications, whereas bettering their bodily and psychological wellbeing. Participants could have a free weekly two-hour session of class-led sensible recommendation, group assist, personalised steerage in addition to bodily train, which shall be delivered at Muckamore Community Centre and Mossley Pavilion.

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan, welcomed the programme, saying, “The Healthy Horizons programme affords a improbable alternative for residents to enhance their well being and wellbeing in a supportive and welcoming surroundings.

“We are delighted to companion with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust to ship a programme that mixes knowledgeable vitamin recommendation with bodily exercise periods led by the Council’s Health Intervention Team. I wish to thank the Public Health Agency and the Northern Healthy Lifestyles Partnership for his or her funding and assist in bringing this invaluable programme to communities throughout Antrim and Newtownabbey.”

Gerard Walls, Senior Health and Social Wellbeing Officer on the Public Health Agency mentioned, “67% of the grownup inhabitants in Northern Ireland are chubby or overweight.  Evidence from the newest Health Survey for Northern Ireland signifies that 62% of respondents residing with weight problems are attempting to alter their weight.

“The Public Health Agency is delighted to support the Healthy Horizons programme as it offers a great opportunity for residents across Antrim and Newtownabbey to access professionally led and guided support on their healthier weight and lifestyle journeys”.

Sandra Anderson, Health and Wellbeing Manager from Northern Healthy Lifestyles Partnership added, “We know that losing weight can be challenging. This new programme offers a supportive and accessible way for people to improve their health, build confidence and achieve sustainable lifestyle changes with practical advice, expert support and encouragement every step of the way.”

To be eligible for the programme, individuals will need to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above, have the ability to enhance their ranges of bodily exercise (individuals are suggested to seek the advice of their GP if uncertain) and accessible to attend the weekly periods. Taster periods are on Monday 21 and Wednesday 23 September, 12noon at Mossley Pavilion and Muckamore Community Centre.  

Places on the programme are restricted. Anyone inquisitive about discovering out extra or registering their curiosity ought to go to www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/healthy-horizons