We’re Proud to Be an Active Practice!

We’re Proud to Be an Active Practice!
As part of our commitment to promoting healthier lifestyles—for both patients and staff—we’re delighted to announce that we are now officially recognised as an Active Practice.
This means we’re making positive changes to encourage physical activity in everyday life. Here’s what we’re doing:
 
💼 For Our Staff:
  • Standing Desks: We’ve introduced adjustable sit-stand desks to allow our team to move more throughout the day.
  • Regular Breaks: Staff are encouraged to take short, active breaks—whether it’s a quick stretch or a walk to the water cooler.
  • Active Challenges: We run friendly competitions, like step challenges tracked on Strava, to keep each other motivated.
  • Commute Incentives: We support the Cycle to Work scheme and provide facilities like bike racksshowers, and changing rooms for those who cycle or run to work.
  • Discounted Gym Memberships: We’ve partnered with a local gym to offer staff reduced rates, supporting both mental and physical wellbeing.
  • E-Bike for Home Visits: Our GPs now use an electric bike for home visits—a greener, more active alternative that’s been very well received.
  • Walk and Talk: We actively encourage staff to step away from their desks and deliver messages in person when possible.
👩‍⚕️ For Our Patients:
  • Consultation Choice: When you visit us, you’ll be asked whether you’d prefer to sit or stand in the consultation room—it’s all about what makes you feel most comfortable.
  • Appointment Reminders: Our text reminders now include messages about the benefits of walking or cycling to your appointment where possible.
  • Cycle Rack Available: A bike rack is installed at the practice for your convenience.
  • Health Promotion: We proudly display information about Parkrun, which we’re linked with, and have posters in every clinical room promoting simple, effective ways to get moving—no matter how small the effort.
We believe that small changes can make a big difference. By becoming an Active Practice, we hope to inspire both our team and our community to move more and feel better—together.
 

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