Tackling Health Inequalities in Ellesmere Port

Target: Wellbeing (www.targetwellbeing.org.uk) aims to help people achieve healthier and happier lives. It's a programme of over 90 projects that increase exercise, encourage healthier eating and promote mental wellbeing. Funded by £8.9m from the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund (www.biglotteryfund.org.uk), it's managed by Groundwork for the benefit of targeted disadvantaged communities across the Northwest.

On average, the health of people living in Ellesmere Port is worse than people in other parts of western Cheshire. One of our highlights in 2007 was to work with partners to successfully bid for £660,000 from the Target: Well-being programme. The money is being used to fund eight initiatives in the most disadvantaged parts of Ellesmere Port to increase physical activity, encourage healthy eating and improve mental health.

Community Walking Programme - Footprints - NHS Western Cheshire

Developing walking groups and walking activities across target areas of Ellesmere Port.

Please contact Diane Griffiths on 0151 356 6970 for more information.

Get Involved - Get Active - Age Concern Cheshire

This project targets excluded and/or isolated older people, aiming to increase wellbeing through an arts initiative and an allied range of physical activity sessions and themed activity weeks.

Please contact Jane Harding on 0151 356 4876 for more information. 

Grab a Bag - NHS Western Cheshire

A fruit and vegetable bag scheme for identified schools within Ellesmere Port to encourage consumption of fruit and vegetables, part of the Community Food Programme.

Please contact Rachel Harding or Sarah Weston on 0151 356 6970 for more information. 

Lots of Plots - Groundwork Cheshire

This project aims to encourage local communities to discover the benefits of growing their own food and to maximise the productivity of local green space, including communal gardens, allotments and school grounds.

Please contact Fiona Cowley on 01606 723160 for more information.  

Mental Health and Well-Being - CHAPTER (West Cheshire) Ltd

This project works on a GP referral basis with people who are at risk of mental ill health, to prepare them to re-enter employment.

Please contact CHAPTER on  01244 344409 for more information.   

Out and About - Groundwork Cheshire

A project working with communities and partner organisations to encourage the use of local parks and green spaces as a leisure and healthy lifestyles resource through a programme of activities.

Please contact James Kerr on 01606 723160 for more information. 

Pathways to Employment - Pathways Community Interest Company

This project provides training and support to move people closer to employment and work experience in health and social care environments.

Please contact Nigel Griffiths on 07872 823482 or email nigel.griffiths@pathwayscic.co.uk for more information.  

Workplace Well-Being project - Health@work

This initiative provides workplace health advisors in GP surgeries, community settings and workplaces in targeted areas of Ellesmere Port. It provides support for people who are finding that their work is affecting their health or health is affecting their work.

Please contact Laurie McMillan on 0151 236 6608 for more information.

The launch of the Ellesmere Port Programme took place on 26th May 2009 in the Port Arcades Shopping Centre and Market.  The day was a great success with lots of activities and displays for local residents.  If you would like to see the photographs from the day please visit http://bit.ly/eptwblaunch

For any other enquiries relating to Target: Wellbeing please contact Sue Bliss - Programme Manager on 01244 650471 or email sue.bliss@wcheshirepct.nhs.uk