Swansea City AFC Foundation is delighted to be working in partnership with the Swansea Bay University Health Board to shine a light on the services which people within the local community can benefit from.

Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Prehabilitation service helps patients make necessary changes before planned upcoming surgery. The aim is to reduce side effects and complications and enhance recovery. 

What are the benefits?

Research shows that prehabilitation may help with:

• Increasing your physical activity levels
• Reaching a healthier weight
• Improving your eating habits
• Mental wellbeing
• Fatigue
• Reduce risk of falls
• Preparation for your surgery
• Quicker recovery after surgery
• Shorter length of stay

The Eat Well and Thrive programme can help you to reach a healthier weight and improve your eating habits. You will discuss topics such as:

• Healthy eating advice
• Strategies to lose weight
• Eating well with Osteoarthritis
• How to overcome cravings and emotional eating
• Improving eating habits long-term

NERS is a public health programme for people aged 16+ with a medical condition who aren’t regularly active. It offers safe, fun, and rewarding opportunities to get active and improve health.