Capitalising on partnership working between Dr Uzma Aziz – Growing Health lead for Redhill, Eli Karlicka-Cook – the Redhill Community Development officer, (employed by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, RBBC) and local community members, the Asian women’s wellness hub is continuing to flourish and operates on a fortnightly basis from the Surrey Choices building in Redhill.
Group members identified they were very sedentary, and they have now started gentle group exercise – including walking, using hula hoops and gentle stretching. A member of the Asian Women’s Wellbeing Hub has been linked with Active Surrey to become a physical activity champion. She will undergo training which will enable her to promote an active lifestyle to ethnically diverse ladies, in ways that are culturally relevant and appropriate.