Activ 8-2-16 - Children and young people's activities
What we do
The aim of the scheme is to increase long term participation in physical activity and sport by raising awareness of the benefits exercise and healthy lifestyles have to young people and their families.
The scheme targets to make exercise more accessible and affordable to individuals and is open to young people aged 8-16 years with 'low risk' medical, emotional or mental health difficulties. The scheme aims to provide the opportunity for any young
Who do we support
The scheme is open to young people aged 8-16 years with one or more of the following 'low risk' medical conditions and their 'low risk' emotional difficulties:
Diabetes (controlled)
Asthma
Obesity
Eating Disorders
Obsessional Compulsive Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Anxiety Disorders
Specific Conditions affecting motor skill development
Can anyone use this service?
Referral Partners work with the young person and their parent / guardian to complete a 'recommendation form' detailing medical history, personal details and a brief reason for the recommendation. These details are then forwarded to the Activ8-2-16 Coordinator who will then arrange for the relevant action to be taken to ensure the young person is introduced to the Sports and Physical Activities on the Activ8-2-16 Timetable.
Service details for this children and young people's activities
Language: Welsh medium setting and English medium setting
- Can support children with disabilities / additional needs?
Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further. - Relevant staff have a valid current DBS?
Social information
Address
Website
https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/active-wrexham/active-wrexham-disability
Contact methods
Email: activewrexham@wrexham.gov.uk
Web enquiry: https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/active-wrexham/active-wrexham-disability
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