On-Site Pilates

Regular sessions of physiotherapy-led pilates now take place on-site twice per week.

Pilates is a form of exercise that promotes strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness and endurance. It focuses on precision and control of movement through a variety of exercises, including stability at the central core. The majority of the sessions are based around mat work with exercises also done in standing positions. Exercises can be varied depending on your ability and any musculoskeletal injuries you’re managing.

Ann-Marie Ginnever and Kate Graham are both musculoskeletal physiotherapists employed by Gateshead Health and working in Outpatients Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, particularly in the management of upper limb conditions. Both are fully qualified in teaching Pilates and have completed the APPI (Australian, Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) course, teaching their method. As the duo are teaching Pilates within the context of improving health and wellbeing, their classes are titled ‘Physiotherapy-Led Pilates’.

Two weekly classess take place from 5:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, providing colleagues with the opportunity to sign up to 4-week programmes hosted by two qualified instructors. Those interested in joining a programme should complete our registration form.

Yoga with Sal

During the pandemic the Trust partnered with local yoga provider Yoga with Sal.

Since, Yoga with Sal has been the health and wellbeing team’s primary recommendation for colleagues who enjoy attending yoga. Many colleagues still attend Sal’s sessions, with different sessions available for all levels of experience.

Sessions generally cost £5 and take place via Microsoft Teams. To find out more about them and when they take place, click the button below.

NHS North East Wellbeing and Outdoor Activity Group

The NHS North East Wellbeing and Outdoor Activity Group was founded by Gateshead Health colleague Fior Sayer, and regularly host activities including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, swimming challenges, beach get togethers, camping trips and much more.

To learn more about the group, which was initially founded for Gateshead Health staff but has now expanded to welcome all NHS colleagues from throughout the North East, visit their Facebook page via the button below.

Football

The health and wellbeing team is currently organising an 8-team five-a-side football tournament for September. To express your interest in registering a team for the event, please email us.

To further promote physical activity within the Trust, the health and wellbeing team would also love to hear from anyone interested in taking the lead in organising and arranging a weekly six-a-side. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch via the button below.

Tag Rugby

Try Tag Rugby has recently launched in Newcastle, offering locals the opportunity to give the sport a go. A national, organisation, Try Tag Rugby have over 10,000 players on their books already with weekly sessions taking place across the country.

Locally, the organisation also holds regular taster sessions where you can give the sport a go free of charge and with no need for commitment. Taster sessions provide the chance to get to grips with the basics of the sport, build your confidence and skills and work towards better health & fitness in a fun and social environment – all of which is great for your mental health.

Try Tag Rugby is also open to all genders and all experience levels – so whether you’re a beginner or well-versed in rugby, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. To find out more about local sessions, find the team on social media, on Facebook, Try Tag Rugby Newcastle, and Instagram, @trytagnewcastle. To learn more about their sessions & offers, visit their website via the button below.