Welcome to the NHP Website
All you need to know about what is going on locally in the
health and well-being world in Nailsworth and Horsley
Nailsworth Health Partnership is a registered charity seeking to improve the health and well being of people who live and work in the Nailsworth area. How can we do this? By promoting a healthier lifestyle in a healthier environment, something that will benefit us all. We also want to take a lead in providing and sharing information and education. Our aim is not to start from scratch, but to supplement and improve the many existing health related activities in our local community.
The Partnership is keen to create and improve understanding and collaboration between those working in mainstream health and those working in complementary fields.
To hear about events, meetings and activities complete the attached data consent form and return to NHP secretary. Minutes of NHP meetings can be found at the bottom of the Contact Us page or directly from here.
NHP is a registered charity. Charity Commission number is 1161016
Regular events
Tuesday afternoon walks. 2 pm. A little over 1 hour and about 2 miles
These walks are designed for people who want to get back to walking with a friendly group where the pace is gentle. On the first Tuesday of the month they finish with a stop at a local cafe. No need to book, just turn up outside the Library on Old Market at 2 pm. All are welcome. If you want more details contact Brenda Rookwood 07432-642343
Wednesday longer health walks. 1st Wednesday of the month
These start at 10 am from Nailsworth bus station and are about 5 miles in length. We aim to back by 1 pm. To be on the mailing list contact Marilyn Miles on 0780-155-8931
Treasurer's report for 2024
This can be found here.
Dementia Friendly Walks
These are organised by Chris Moore of Fair Shares and start in the Museum in the Park in Stroud on a Friday morning. He can be contacted fpr more details here and then put a link to him - mobile 07810 732379 and email is stroud@fairshares.org.uk.
We are still raising money to maintain our community access defibrillators (cPAD) in Nailsworth. The last one we fitted was in the de-commissioned telephone box at Shortwood Green. Once the electrodes are used to save a life they need replacing and after 6-8 years the batteries need renewing. Here's how to make your DONATION If you are a UK taxpayer all donations can be gift aided and this increases the donation by 25%
More information from Marilyn Miles, Treasurer. Contact her here
cPAD: Community defribillator
Click here to see video of the launch of our first cPAD outside Tesco express
NHP has installed a community access defibrillator (cPAD), which has been funded by The Big Lottery and supplied by Community HeartBeat Trust. It was launched by the NHP patron, Olympian Dan Robinson. View Gallery to see more pictures of the launch in September 2012.
The cPAD is available 24/7 for anyone who collapses with heart problems in the centre of Nailsworth. Just ring 999 and follow the instructions. It is fitted to the outside wall of Tesco Express. There is one at the Arkell Centre, Forest Green GL6 0ET (launched November 2018) and another at Woodchester Valley Village (launched December 2018) and one at The George, Newmarket Road (April 2019) and King George V playing fields (early 2021). These last 4 have been supplied by Cardiac Science Other cPADs are at the Acorn school, Amberley Primary School, Horsley Primary Scxhool and The Nailswrth Youth Club
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Click here for video of the Active Balance classes we have run in the past.
Longer walks for health – The monthly longer health walks, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, start from Nailsworth library at 10 am. More information from Ros John. Please wear suitable clothes and footwear. If the weather is especially bad please contact Ros John on 01453-834485 or mobile 07483-233849 to confirm if the walk is still taking place. If you would like to have email information about these walks please contact Rosalind. For photos of previous walks check out our gallery page. We have now completed 120 walks over 8 years - up to September 2023
To see minutes of previous NHP meetings please click here
Gluten Free Support Group
Nailsworth Area Carers Group
Caring for a sick, frail or disabled relative or friends can affect your health and well-being. Carers Gloucestershire have regular carers group for people who live in Nailsworth and the surrounding area (Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Woodchester, Horsley, Avening and Nympsfield). Contact them for more details