Carers Northumberland’s miles better
The staff and Trustees of a Northumberland charity used to caring for others have been spending some time recently caring for themselves.
Carers Northumberland is taking part in the Better Health at Work Award to demonstrate the importance of good health alongside encouraging others to stay well.
Fifteen staff and trustees took part in a challenge by wearing a pedometer every day and keeping records of mileage covered. By the end of July, those fifteen had achieved the equivalent of eight times round the perimeter of the county!
Kate Whitehead, BHAW co-ordinator for Carers Northumberland said “We’ve spend so much time helping carers look after themselves and their health, we thought it was time we took some of our own advice! The challenge has been fun and educational. Everyone should try it – they’d be surprised at the results.”
Participants reported the challenge had made them really take notice of the amount of exercise they did, and in most cases the number of steps they each took increased throughout the month. Kate said, “There were a few unexpected incidents on the way like the pedometer that ended up in the rubbish bag and the one that got lost in the garden but this all added to the novelty of the challenge.”
If you’re a carer and would like information or support, Carers Northumberland would like to hear from you. Tel 01670 320025/ 0844 800 7354 or by email at info@carersnorthumberland.org.uk
