Livewell

25/03/2026

Well done to our latest ESCAPE-pain graduates who successfully completed the 5-week course today (Wednesday 25 March) 🤩👏👏

Run in partnership with Moorways Sports Village, the course is designed to benefit people with chronic low back, knee or hip pain by providing people with the skills and techniques to self-manage their pain.

The next course will run in October 2026 (start date to be confirmed) and is free for active Livewell clients. Clients can register their interest by emailing livewell@derby.gov.uk

Non-clients can pay to participate in the course as a Moorways customer or through their GP Exercise Referral Scheme. email JennyHardy@everyoneactive.com for details.

Learn more here: https://livewellderby.co.uk/news/courses-clients-who-suffer-knee-hip-and-back-pain

25/03/2026

🌼 Happening Today (Weds March 25): Nest, Nurture, and Grow Event for Parents-to-Be and New Parents! 👶✨

📍 Quad, Derby Market Place

⏰ 9.30am-12.30pm Don't miss the special perinatal exercise session at 11.30am led by our advisor Emma.

Come discover the fantastic range of services offered at Derby's Family Hubs for expectant parents, new parents, and little ones up to age two. 🍼👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Enjoy a morning filled with engaging activities, valuable advice, and essential support, while meeting the professionals who will be with you throughout your pregnancy journey and beyond. 🤝

Plus, indulge in free tea, coffee, and cake. ☕🍰

Arrive early for a chance to win FREE baby cinema tickets! 🎟️🍿

24/03/2026

Stopping smoking is the most important challenge you will take on for your family ❤️

If you live in Derby we can help you take on the challenge and succeed. Book your phone appt with one of our friendly trained advisors to get started: https://livewellderby.co.uk/services/stop-smoking

💡 Did you know?
When you smoke, most of the smoke doesn’t go into your lungs - it goes into the air around you. This toxic smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, many of which can seriously harm health when breathed in.

Stopping smoking is the most important challenge you will take on for your family ❤️.

Start your smokefree journey today with our support 👉 smokefreederbyandderbyshire.org.uk

23/03/2026

❤️Love your park? Help your community get active! Become a Volunteer Activator
at Markeaton Park and deliver free tennis sessions (no experience needed).🎾
🙌 Get involved 👉 https://www.lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/volunteers/free-parktennis

Derby Parks Move More Derby

23/03/2026

🌼 Nest, Nurture, and Grow Event for Parents-to-Be and New Parents! 👶✨

📅 Wednesday, 25 March

📍 Quad, Derby Market Place

⏰ 9.30am-12.30pm Our perinatal advisor, Emma, will be hosting a perinatal exercise session at 11.30am

Discover the amazing range of services available at Derby's Family Hubs for expectant parents, new parents, and little ones up to age two. 🍼👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Join them for a morning filled with fun activities, valuable advice, and essential support. Meet the professionals who'll support you through pregnancy and beyond. 🤝

Plus, enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and cake. ☕🍰

Arrive early for a chance to win FREE baby cinema tickets! 🎟️🍿

19/03/2026

We’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone observing Ramadan a joyous Eid al-Fitr with your loved ones 🌙

Eid marks the end of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer. It begins the day after the first crescent moon is sighted.

Zakat-ul-Fitr, or Fitrana, is an Eid charity donation which must be made before Eid prayers commence, as this is distributed amongst the most needy to ensure they can take part in Eid festivities.

It’s also traditional to exchange gifts, particularly between young children and close family members. And finally eat lots of food!

Clients needing a bit of extra support to get eating or exercise habits back on track can pop into one of our drop ins found on our homepage - www.livewellderby.co.uk

18/03/2026

🌟 Join Our Team as a Livewell Advisor! 🌟
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Derby City Council has three vacancies for the role of Livewell Advisor. Our Livewell service provides free lifestyle programmes aimed at helping adults in Derby manage their weight, quit smoking, get fitter, and enhance their overall wellbeing.

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Livewell Advisors to manage a caseload of clients, supporting them over a 12-month period to achieve sustained positive lifestyle changes. As an Advisor, you will provide valuable health education across various areas, working with clients from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Experience with and understanding of Derby’s common community languages is particularly welcomed, and we encourage applications from those with these skills.

📆 Application deadline: 22nd March
🔗 Find full details and apply here: https://dercili.webitrent.com/dercili_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=756617fkLX&WVID=78146021tE

16/03/2026

🎾 Volunteer as a Free Park Tennis Activator in Derby 🌟

Join the Lawn Tennis Association's mission to make tennis fun and accessible for everyone by volunteering for Barclays FREE Park Tennis sessions! 🎉 Held every Saturday morning from 10-11am, they're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to lead free sessions in our local parks—no experience needed! 😊

Why Get Involved? 🤔
• Promote fitness and well-being in your community 🌟
• Gain new skills & boost your confidence (as a facilitator, not a coach) 💪
• Enjoy free training, equipment, and an official Free Park Tennis hoodie 👕

Where in Derby? 🗺️
Activators needed for:
King George V Playing Fields, Littleover
Alvaston Park
Markeaton Park

Ready to Make an Impact? 🌍
Help open up tennis to all in Derby! Visit the LTA Volunteers Page to start your volunteer journey https://www.lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/volunteers/free-park-tennis or email Movemore@derby.gov.uk for more info. 📧

Let's serve up some fun! 🎾✨
Move More Derby Derby Parks

12/03/2026

💙 Ready to make every moment count with your loved ones? It's time to quit smoking and breathe easier together!💙

If you live in Derby, we can give you free ni****ne products and personalised support to help you quit for good so you can enjoy cuddles worry-free.

Book your phone appointment today to get started: https://livewellderby.co.uk/services/stop-smoking

✨ Protect the little lungs around you. 💙

Second-hand smoke can linger in the air and on clothes, putting babies and children at risk of asthma, chest infections, and other serious health problems. Choosing to quit helps create a safer, healthier space for the next generation.

You don’t have to do it alone. With the right support, you’re far more likely to succeed, and every step you take makes a difference to those who matter most.

👉 smokefreederbyandderbyshire.org.uk

11/03/2026

🚭 This , be inspired by Mark's journey to a healthier life. At 61, Mark quit smoking with the help of Livewell advisor, Charlotte and free ni****ne products. Now, five months smoke-free, he's enjoying better health and saving for a new bass guitar. Derby Homes resident, Mark says, "It's never too late to quit."

Read his full story and find out more about the support available for social housing residents:

Mark quits smoking at 61, the same age his dad passed from smoking-related disease He proudly celebrates 5 months smokefree and urges other Derby folks to quit this No Smoking Day When Mark Seath turned 61, the milestone age at which his father passed away from smoking-related heart disease, he knew...