Some cancer patients in West Norfolk who would be helped by more physical activity can take part in a new pilot of an exercise programme.
Alive West Norfolk will be working with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn on the project to help patients maintain physical activity and their quality of life.
They will work with the Alive West Norfolk experts to create a programme which they can then do at leisure centres or community bases around the area.
Tommy Goode, Head of Performance and Development for Alive West Norfolk, said, “We are delighted to be working with the QEH and Active Norfolk, supporting cancer patients in the Borough to manage their conditions and support their recovery through a new Cancer Physical Activity programme. Our staff have been trained in Cancer Rehabilitation level 4 and will work alongside the QEH Cancer Care team delivering sessions from the QEH and helping people continue their active lifestyle back at home in the community. A great new programme to help the people of West Norfolk.”
Alice Webster, Chief Nurse at QEH, said: “The new Cancer Physical Activity Assessment Programme will enable patients to maintain or increase their level of physical activity helping