I am a psychologist working for Devon Partnership NHS Trust and have recently become involved in the new ‘Improving Access to Psychological Therapies’ (IAPT) Programme for Devon. I have a personal interest in outdoor activities and particularly thos…
Hi there,
I have just joined the Blue Gym. (Apologies if this is posted twice! as I am new to this).
I ran a Clinic at a GP Surgery in Penzance for the last four and a half years, as a Reiki Therapist within the NHS; with referrals directly from t…
Hi Darren,
Helford River Expeditions has been selected as the first “Marine Champion” business by Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project (CoaST) working within the European NEA2 Marine Leisure and Environment strand (Interreg IV(b)) and working with 2…
In response to some of the questions about whether the NHS will support initiatives like the Blue gym:
I am about to start a 12 month pilot project at Stennack Surgery in St Ives working with patients directetly referred from the G.P.’s and Health…
hi charlotte/sam, on a slightly different tack but related topic it may be worth having a chat with Jo Lewis (consultant in communiy paediatrics at RCHT). she has been involved in some research looking at the benefits of outdoor activity (surfing in…
Hi Charlotte and Samantha, thats great that you have got started with this research. I can certainly help you with some data. I did a report on the evidence anbout mental and physical benefits of the Natural Environment in two reports Natural fit an…
Hi Dr Bird,
I am a 4th year medical student at Peninsula Medical School and I am currently doing a research project about the blue gym and its possible role in getting peole fit before surgery with Mr Peyser and fellow student, Samantha Hunt. We are are looking into research about presurgical fitness levels and postsurgical outcomes and were wondering if you had any ideas where we could look?
Thanks
Charlotte
Join us for Blue Gym’s ‘Share the Smile’ launch at Outdoor & Active watersports centre, Roadford Lake 10 – 3pm – try stand up paddling, windsurfing, lots of other water activities and healthy walk around the lake at 11am.
National Stand Up Paddling…
Free family fun at the seaside. Try out windsurfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and rowing under the expert tuition of clubs and instructors. History walking trail and sandcastle competition also taking place.