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 Adults with learning disabilities have recently been participating in the Southern Trust’s Fit 4 U 2 Programme.

Fit 4 U 2 builds on the success of the Fit 4 U Programme, which engages adults with physical and/or sensory disabilities. 

Following a successful pilot programme in Armagh, Fit 4 U 2 is now operating in five Leisure Centres across the Southern Trust area, including Armagh, Dungannon, Craigavon, Banbridge and Newry.   

People with learning disabilities have enjoyed participating in a range of physical activities and sports, including group exercise, circuits, boxercise, boccia, kurling, tai chi, archery, volleyball, badminton and indoor golf.                         

Rhonda Richardson, Fit 4 U Co-ordinator, Southern Trust, explains:

“Fit 4 U 2 aims to empower people with learning disabilities to improve their health and wellbeing through participation in a range of day time physical activity and sports.  Activities are adapted and tailored to meet participant needs and seek to be inclusive and accessible.”  

Fit 4 U 2 is funded by the Public Health Agency and led by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust in partnership with other organisations, including the local Council authorities and Sport NI funded Everybody Active coaches. 

For more information about Fit 4 U 2 and referral to the programme, please contact Rhonda Richardson, Fit 4 U Co-ordinator, Tel. 028 3741 2129 or email rhonda.richardson@southerntrust.hscni.net