Accolade for Kirklees PALS
Kirklees PALS (Practice Active Leisure Scheme) was one of the regional finalists in the NHS Health and Social Care Awards 2008.
The exercise referral scheme for adults - a partnership between Kirklees Council and Kirklees Primary Care Trust - was among three projects shortlisted for one of the 12 awards announced at the Yorkshire and Humberside regional ceremony in Sheffield last week.
And although the scheme, co-ordinated by Kirklees Culture and Leisure Services, did not win the 'Improving Health and Reducing Inequalities' award, reaching the last three was itself an accolade.
"Considering the level of competition, it was a tremendous achievement for Kirklees PALS to reach the final stages and worthy recognition of the dedicated team of people involved in delivering the scheme ," said Councillor Liz Smaje, Kirklees Cabinet Member for Leisure and Neighbourhood Services.
Seventy-plus volunteers help Physical Activity Development staff deliver the scheme. "Kirkees PALS wouldn’t be what it is without them," added Cllr Smaje.
Judith Hooper, Director of Public Health for Kirklees Primary Care Trust and Council, added, "PALS really does make a difference in both mind and body to Kirklees residents with long term conditions. For many it is life changing in being able to live their lives more to the full."
Find out more: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/health-care/activelife/pals.shtml