Aiming to improve the wellbeing of women
It's A Research Programme
Teesside University is undertaking a project alongside Tees Valley Sport with funding from Sport England to introduce a lifestyle programme for women with a BMI over 30 who are experiencing infertility.
The LIFT Project has been designed with women who have experienced infertility, the fertility team at James Cook Hospital and the project workforce who deliver coaching and wellbeing activities. The intervention has been co-designed to give the best combination of exercise, mental wellbeing and togetherness to support you through your infertility journey.
Find out more about the Intervention content
Physical Activity
Explore different activities that suit you. Try new ones. Take part in the LIFT activities on offer and see what is available locally in your area to continue the physical activity outside of the programme.
Weight Control
You will get support throughout the programme with tips on how to manage weight. Use goal setting and other tools to support your journey through rough and smooth times.
Q & A Sessions
Your chance to ask the experts. Speak to our staff at Q&A sessions where we will try to answer, advise and reassure on all aspects of the programme.
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Healthy Cooking
We've partnered up with SPROUTS to help provide knowledge and education around healthy cooking. Get involved in cooking sessions and try some healthy recipes at home.
Mental Health
We offer support throughout the programme with our partners, Red Balloons, but also through different mental health partners across Tees Valley. We will provide the relevant information to help you.
Counselling
Appointments are available with an impartial counsellor with experience of fertility issues for participants registered on the programme. Speak to our staff to learn how to book an appointment.
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Social Support
Join our dedicated Facebook social page to keep in touch with others involved in the programme. Talk to staff and other participants over a cuppa, create bonds with people like you on similar journeys.
Check-ins
Weekly check ins with staff on a 1-2-1 basis will allow each individual to discuss challenges and successes. Our staff will support you to plan your week of activity and help you achieve your goals.
Partner Support
This isn't a journey you are taking alone so we are offering support of your partner that will ultimately support you along your journey. We will help develop support skills and knowledge of what you will both be going through.
