Healthy Lifestyle Solutions CIC
Healthy Lifestyle Solutions (HLS) CIC are a VCS organisation supporting the BD4 and South Braford Communities to reduce health inequalities. HLS were established in 2001 as part of the Healthy Living Centres through the National Lottery and are well established within the BD4 community. Over the years the programmes have changed but the focus has always been reducing ill health, supporting healthier lifestyles and empowering individuals to take more control of their lives. HLS is a community anchor representing Health amongst local voluntary and faith organisations. It is our role as Anchor to communicate between statutory health partners and the community we represent.
We have a range of services which are delivered across the community. We work with over 550 social prescribing referrals in a year, people referred for a wide range of issues which impact on their health. We support people holistically and link them to other services, which will help improve their health and well being.
HLS also manage Restore Recovery College in BD4, working with partners Restore offers a range of activities to further support peoples mental health and well being. The activities include: hobby activities to help mental health( i.e. art, music, craft, yoga) mental health educational self care activities include, mindfulness, self esteem and confidence, stress management, WRAP. Some of our partners include i.e. My Well Being College, Mind, Police, Credit Union, Opportunity Centre.