Rosie Dawson is a midwife, lecturer at Teesside University and a Doctorate student completing this research as part of her Doctorate in Public Health.

I am the wrong side of 50 but try to forget about that. I am an assistant project officer with Tees Valley Sport and was really pleased to be asked to help out with developing the LIFT programme. I like cycling and swimming – mainly because they get me out with friends and into the great outdoors (at least in the summer!).

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My philosophy is work to live not live to work.

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Enjoy your LIFT journey and may it take you to the right destination.

My name is Leigh and I'm a Peer Supporter with Red Balloons. 

I support people to use exercise to improve their physical and mental health, having kept myself well for the last 20 years by exercising regularly.  I'm a firm believer in being active, but that doesn't mean you have to go to the gym or walk or run long distances.  I'm passionate about the difference walking regularly can make to your health and wellbeing and love seeing the difference being active can have on people's mental health. I'm not in any way a natural athlete and find I struggle sometimes with motivation (particularly in Winter) but I love my job supporting other people and it helps me too when I'm helping others.

I have worked for Tees Valley Sport for over 10 years and been involved with a variety of projects during this time. 

It is a privilege to be part of the LIFT team and to contribute to the development of a programme that can enhance individual lives. 

I look forward to meeting the participants on our programme over the coming weeks.