Activity sessions for people with Parkinson's

Weekly activity sessions for people with Parkinson's disease have been set up in Wolverhampton.

City of Wolverhampton Council is delivering the new exercise programme in partnership with charity Parkinson's UK, offering non‑contact boxing fitness and strength and balance classes.

More 153,000 people are thought to be living with Parkinson's disease across the UK, which impacts mobility, speech, focus, sleep and independence and currently has no cure.

Obaida Ahmed, the council's cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, said the twice weekly sessions were designed to help individuals with the condition to "maintain strength, mobility and confidence in their daily lives".

"These new sessions reflect our commitment to improving health and wellbeing across the city, and I'm delighted that residents will benefit from such inclusive and uplifting programmes," she said.

The authority added the first four classes were free, with carers also welcome to attend.

Non-contact boxing fitness sessions, using boxing-inspired movements to boost balance and co-ordination, will take place at the Bob Jones Community Hub on Bromley Street, every Wednesday from 13:00 to 14:00.

Strength and balance classes will take place at Penn Library on Coalway Avenue on Fridays, from 11:00 to 12:00.

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