Knowle West Health Park, Bristol
Well- being - Pathways to Health

Our Company was set up to tackle health inequalities, which put simply means to develop services and new ways of helping people in areas like Knowle West to become more healthy, to lengthen their life expectancy and to access the health care services they need. A successful health park will help to bring about the improvement of health in this area, and as anyone who knows me will understand, I am keen advocate for Knowle West, and I think this is a real priority.

We want to make our services accessible and responsive to all, younger and older people, men and women, those with disabilities, life limiting illness and any special or as yet unknown needs. The Health Park should be seen as a community resource, and we are keen that all members of our community feel that they can access services here. If you know of services that are needed but currently aren’t provided, we as a Company would be keen to know what they are and then try to organise something in response, and in partnership with the local community.

Our Well-being project will work with different age ranges, with a holistic approach to improving health and wellbeing within whole families.

Targeting 1350 children and adults, our scheme addresses health issues around diet, sleep, stress, smoking, alcohol, physical activity and ability to cope.   Issues explored in 1- to - 1 and group sessions helping people to consider their lifestyle, identify changes they need to make and providing a ‘small step approach’ to encourage change.  

Activities will address poor mental health, improve physical health and encourage healthy eating amongst children and adults.