Hear from our customers
Our members inspire us every day. Here is a selection of stories from our customers about how the Wellness Hub is supporting them to lead a healthier, more active and enjoyable life. If you have a story to share to help inspire others, please do get in touch.
Dirk - "Prolonging Parkinson's Progress"
A year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's, Dirk was referred by his Parkinson's nurse to the Wellness Hub. He has seen an improvement in his posture and agility and is prolonging the progress of Parkinson's symptoms.
June 2022
Peggy - Regaining movement
Peggy had a stroke and the Wellness Hub is helping her regain movement in her left side.
May 2022
Joan - Mental health "lifechanging"
Joan explains about how the Wellness Hub has had a lifechanging impact on her mental health and is helping her manage many health conditions.
May 2022
Tracey - Fibromyalgia
Tracey suffers from Fibromyalgia and she's an undisputed fighter. Her GP referred her to the Wellness Hub at Grimsby Health & Wellbeing Centre. It's helping with her mobility and confidence. The low-impact nature of the Shapemaster power-assisted equipment means the workout is gentle but also incredibly effective. Well done Tracey and thank you for inspiring others.
May 2022
Ron - Multiple Sclerosis
Ron is a regular Wellness Hub customer and uses the power-assisted equipment to help manage his symptoms.
Hear about how the equipment, fellow members and Lincs Inspire's colleagues encourage him to maintain his exercise.
April 2022
Stewart - Autism Acceptance Week
"A home from home"
Stewart can find it difficult interpreting non-verbal communication, such as facial expressions and social cues, due to Asperger's Syndrome, which is a form of Autism. His weekly exercise in the Wellness Hub has provided fitness, friendship and laughter.
March 2022
Michelle - Degenerative disc
Nancy - Active Ageing
Nancy shares her experiences of how much younger she feels after keeping fit and healthy at the Wellness Hub.
January 2022
Lesley - Alcohol addiction
Lesley's battle with alcohol addiction left her unable to walk. In her story she talks about how much stronger she feels as a result of coming to the leisure centre, and as important, her mental strength.
November 2021
Exercise is medicine
Four Wellness Hub customers talk about how the facility is helping them with various health conditions:
- Long-covid
- Pre and post-operative joint replacement
- Alcohol Recovery
- Rheumatoid arthritis
October 2021
Dawn - Breast cancer recovery
Read about how Dawn used the Wellness Hub to help overcome chronic fatigue having been zapped of energy following 18 weeks chemotherapy treatment.
October 2021
