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The aim of the events are to encourage people in their early 50’s to think about their future health and learn more about what they can do to reduce the chances of them losing their independence later in life.

The activities are part of a pilot scheme being run by PHILLIS, a service provided by Warwickshire County Council, which helps people over 50 to live independently.

Sian Sansum, Service Broker- Stratford on Avon District
“We want to make sure that everyone is reminded that PHILLIS is a service for anyone who is 50 plus and offer them the chance to take part in some true prevention activities, like Basic First Aid.

"So by running these events we are hoping to reach more people in their 50’s and enable them to get information on how to look after their health now, giving them a better chance of being healthy and independent in the future”

Activities will be running throughout the month in the following locations:

Nintendo Wii session
Studley Youth Centre, Studley
4pm to 6pm, Thursday 6 November 2008

Alternative Health
Graham Adams Centre, Southam
1.30 to 5pm, Saturday 8 November 2008
 
Arthritis Awareness
Greig Hall, Alcester
1.30 to 4pm, Wednesday 12 November

Basic First Aid
Bidford Parish Room, Bidford on Avon
10am to 12pm, Saturday 15 November

Eye Health Awareness
Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon
12.30 to 4.30pm, Saturday 15 November 2008

Eating Well
Townsend Hall, Shipston-on-Stour
1.30 to 4pm, Tuesday 18 November 2008

For further information on events and activities running throughout the next few months log onto http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/phillis or contact the PHILLIS team on 01926 731142.

Link to WCC