May Logan Health Walks are a great opportunity to build some social and physical activity into people’s week and ties in with the Public Health England One You campaign, which encourages regular walking.

The group walks around the local area and have a chat as they go. Then it is back to the centre for a well-earned cuppa and the walks offer a way of increasing people’s wellbeing.

They meet every Thursday at The May Logan Centre,10am until 12pm and is free.

Several members have also completed the Walk Leader training. Some do it to learn new skills, others says walking has encouraged them to do more to lose weight and improve their lifestyle.

It can also improve your mental health the group and staff are very welcoming and great to talk to. For more details ring 0151 922 8588.

Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.

The overall number of people with mental health problems has not changed significantly in recent years, but worries about things like money, jobs and benefits can make it harder for people to cope. In Sefton there many activities and services that happen in the community every week, that you might not even know about, which could improve your mental health and help make life a little easier.

So, from World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September) to World Mental Health Day (10th October) we are going to spread the word about local services and activities available to people in Sefton. Look out for the hashtag #SeftonInMind and join in by telling us about good local services and activities that have helped you.