NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
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It isn't fair is it Wibbles..Like being a Diabetic and a lot of things aren't sugar free, everything in life should be just how we want it. But lifes not like that is it, sometimes we just have to go without.
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Not really. Rewarding people who walk 30 minutes a day will encourage more people to walk more which will be better for their health, better health means the NHS not being as stretched, which means more resources for people who aren't in good health including people who cannot walk like yourself.
It is unfortunate that you cannot walk, which means you're left out of the scheme, but what's the alternative, not have the scheme at all which will mean a lot of people's health will worsen? I'm sure there are schemes that have perks which cater to people who're unable to walk which people like myself who can walk are obviously left out of and so don't get to experience the perks, but I don't feel that it's unfair, I'm just glad people are being helped.
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I don't think 30 minutes of walking will have any positive impact on your health. Look at uncivilized tribes; they walk constantly, but their lifespans are very short.
Consider life expectancy and how much people in your area walked a hundred years ago - and you'll see that walking and lifespan are unrelated.0 -
I disagree @egiste2r. There are lots of positive reasons to walk each day if you're able to. With it being a light form of exercise too, it can help joints and flexibility, overall health and mental wellbeing too. A little walk often helps clear my head, and get some much needed fresh air and sometimes a bit of social activity too. 😊
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You should always use common sense and consider: if you're being advertised, is it beneficial to you personally or to those who commission the advertising?
I'll list some, but by no means all, of the negative aspects of walking: you can breathe bad air, you can get dirty, you can be hit by a car.
You shouldn't forget about the non-zero chance of encountering a criminal either.
Of course, if you have your own large, gated estate in Nice with parks and the like, walking will be beneficial.0 -
I can understand why many people would feel that way. Not everyone is physically able to walk for 30 minutes a day, and for some people, even a short walk can be impossible due to mobility issues, fatigue, pain, or neurological symptoms.
Recommendations like these can sometimes unintentionally overlook people living with disabilities or chronic conditions. Physical activity is important, but it should always be adapted to an individual's abilities and circumstances. For some, gentle stretching, seated exercises, physiotherapy movements, or simply managing daily activities may be a significant achievement.
No one should feel judged or excluded because they cannot meet a general guideline. Health advice needs to recognise that everyone's situation is different, and "doing what you can" is often a more realistic and compassionate approach.
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Why do some take perfectly good advice, and try to find absurd reasons to be offended? Of course walking is good exercise! Not everything is a conspiracy by "them". 🙄
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I agree, but what if some people would struggle to walk for 30 seconds a day never mind 30 minutes?! Like me for instance, we were walking round London Zoo yesterday, and I was struggling most of the time due to back problems I've had all my life.
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I can't help but think of how all levels of society complain about how bad they have it or had it, like Yorkshiremen - a concept I grew up with that helped shape who I am, thankfully. 😊
((PC DISCLAIMER: Of course I hope not to offend any Yorkshiremen))
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Maybe that was an inappropriate post on my part, as perhaps it comes across as simply dismissive of those who feel excluded in this programme. Perhaps I could have phrased my point better. In my opinion - which no one has to share - this is a trivial issue that almost seems made up given the very serious challenges we face as disabled people. So, my point is meant to be dismissive on the one hand but validating on the other.
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If you have had mobility problems all your life, should you and your mum, and or support workers, should you not all get your heads together over this?
If you receive the mobility component of PIP, would it not be a good idea to lease a portable mobility scooter or powerchair? Aiding your mobility is after all what the money is intended for.
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@StarryEyed If this was anyone else I'd be considerably offended by your post, but seeing as it's you I'll let you off, only just this once mind.
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Hi @SheffieldMan1976. Thank you for being so kind when you thought I was dismissing you. I'll try to put it another way so maybe it's clearer...
1. Immobility is a serious disability problem.
2. In contrast, whether or not immobile people belong to a government program for free coffee and other silly prizes is not a serious issue or problem. And I would go so far as to say if someone thinks this is a real problem, they're just making up problems. And we have enough real problems that we don't need to fabricate problems.
Immobility is a very real, serious, daily problem for me, you and others in this thread - and on the forum.
I hope we're on the same page now. I soooo don't want to hurt you or offend you or dismiss you - or anyone of course. Again, thank you for being so kind, for letting me off once with a warning.
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How can you prove how far you're walking anyway?
And can I do it in my power chair?
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Wheeling in a powerchair is hardly the same, I would suppose doing a half hour of stretches would be our equivalent, as much as we can stretch that is.
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Apparently the NHS are not paying the rewards.
When it comes to funding, the NHS is covering the initial set‑up, but the wider plan is to draw in philanthropic backing from major corporates as the scheme rolls out.
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If you can afford it, get something like a Fitbit "Smart" Watch (£50 from Argos)
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For some conditions, even controlling an electric wheelchair with a joystick is already a great achievement.
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I disagree with you that there's no malice in the fact that such programs deliberately exclude people with disabilities and similar groups. It's not the Ministry of Silly Walks, but NHS.
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