Condition-Specific Activities

Find activities and exercise opportunities tailored to specific health conditions, helping you stay active safely and confidently.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Stroke Association - getting active after a stroke

Advice from the Stroke Association about help to stay healthy, feel good, improve balance and strength, build up stamina and reduce the risk of another stroke.

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Swimming Sessions for Stroke Recovery - Middleton Pool

Suitable for those who are recovering from a stroke Monday & Friday 2.30-3.30pm Lifeguards & helpers available in the water Chair hoist into Pool.

Tel: 01908 639358

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MS Society - staying active with Multiple Sclerosis

Advice and videos to support activity for people with MS with the aim of improving mood and symptom management.

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MK Walkers FC

We welcome men over 50 and women over 35 with all skillsets who are looking to have some fun. Training - 6.30-8pm every Thursday @ Woughton on the Green.

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MS Swim

Woughton Leisure Centre on Thursdays at 13:30-2:30 / Bletchley Leisure Centre on Thursday at 13:30-14:30

Email: jane.higgins@groups.mssociety.org.uk

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MS Society Online Pilates Classes

Two different Pilates groups - one seated and one mat-based. Small number of class sessions by a qualified Pilates Instructor. Adapted according to individual needs.

Email: miltonkeynes@mssociety.org.uk 

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MS UK online classes

Online activities take place on Zoom, allowing you to join from the comfort of home and save on travel costs. All classes are adapted and offer varying levels to find a class that suits.

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Functional Fitness - Bletchley Parkinson's UK 

A specialised seated exercise class for people with Parkinson's.Weekly every Tuesday, from 15:30 until 16:30.

Tel:  0344 225 3750
Email: mkparkinsons@outlook.com 

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Milton Keynes Ping Pong Parkinson’s - Parkinson's UK

A fun game of table tennis, no experience needed and enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit. All people with Parkinson's and their partners/carers are welcome. All equipment provided, but you may wish to bring your own bat (first session free).

Weekly every Friday from 13:00 until 14:30.

Tel: 0344 225 3750
Email: mkparkinsons@outlook.com 

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Parkinson's Low Impact Boxercise - Parkinson's UK

A fun and social seated exercise class, which uses basic boxing attributes and skills. Running weekly on Fridays. The session contains non-contact pad work and shadow boxing using easy-to-learn moves. The session provides a whole body and mind workout that is suitable for beginners. Partners/carers are welcome to support or join in. Booking is essential.

Weekly every Friday from 11:15 until 12:15.

Tel: 0344 225 3750
Email: mkparkinsons@outlook.com 

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Dementia, Stroke and Brain Injury Activity Sessions

Thursdays 2-3:30 at Brooklands Sports Pavilion.

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Headway MK: the brain injury association

Led by a sports therapist, these group exercise sessions help to maintain and improve varying levels of fitness, mobility, strength, balance and fine motor skills.

Tel: 07595 907131
Email: Admin@headwaymiltonkeynes.org.uk 

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Adult Physical Activity Sessions - Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust 

Open to anyone with dementia, neurological conditions or brain injuries. Every Wednesday, 1-2pm. Cafe open. Multi-activity sessions in a safe and supportive environment, delivered by MK Dons Community Trust staff.

Tel: 01908 622888
Email: information@mkdonsset.com 

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