Let’s Get Physical! 2014 campaign celebrated at an event in Cardiff today

Let’s Get Physical! – a 2014 national campaign run by mental health service users and carers – reached its climax today at an event held in St Fagans, Cardiff to mark World Mental Health Day. The event was attended by Mark Drakeford AM and Kevin Brennan MP as well as service users and carers from across Wales, and saw the launch of:-

Mobile Health Centre brings key health checks to NPT patients and carers

Today Let’s Get Physical! reached Neath Port Talbot at an event which included a healthy eating buffet, a zumba exercise class – and a Wii Fit competition! Visitors at today’s event also had the opportunity to get key health checks in the Mobile Health Centre which has journeyed to all 22 counties of Wales during the summer.

#LetsGetPhysical Pembrokeshire: Anything seems possible after a climb!

When it comes to rock climbing, you can’t beat Pembrokeshire – so the county’s Let’s Get Physical! activities have included plenty of opportunities for scaling and descending the heights. Earlier in the year Steve and Toby from Hafal’s Tenby Resource Initiative did a sponsored abseil down Pembroke Castle (watch the video here). And at today’s event visitors had the opportunity to tackle a climbing wall.

#LetsGetPhysical: Carmarthenshire service users and carers hit the gym

The Let’s Get Physical! campaign reached Carmarthenshire today at an event supported by Swansea City FC Ambassador Lee Trundle and players from the first team. Visitors had the opportunity to take part in “Go Sport” activities, get tips from a healthy eating demonstration and receive key health checks in the mobile health centre.

The Ynys Môn challenge: WALK A MILE

At the Ynys Môn Let’s Get Physical! event today attendees had the opportunity to WALK A MILE cross-country with the aim of inspiring a new habit.

Conwy gets physical – and exotic!

Let’s Get Physical! reached Conwy today at an event in Colwyn Bay which included walks along the promenade, Tai Chi sessions and healthy eating demonstrations.