Aspire Health and Wellbeing
Who we are?
Aspire Health and Wellbeing - Supporting Wakefield to live healthier lives. We offer group programmes and online support to adults aiming to move towards a healthier lifestyle.
Looking for a Fresh Start?
Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to begin.
Whether you'd like more energy, improve your eating habits, build confidence, to meet new people or simply feel better day to day, we're here to help.
Aspire Health and Wellbeing offers free friendly support, local groups and online tools to help make positive changes in a way that works for you.
No pressure. No judgement. Just support when you're ready.
Support for Adults
Healthier Lifestyle Groups
Looking for a bit of motivation?
Our friendly support groups bring people together to share experiences, learn practical tips and support one another.
Groups run for between 4 and 12 weeks and are designed to fit around everyday life.
You'll get:
a welcoming and relaxed environment
friendly support from our team
practical ideas you can use straight away
encouragement from others
simple ways to build lasting habits
Online Support
Prefer to do things in your own time? Our online programme gives you flexible support that fits around your life.
Access practical advice, helpful resources and easy-to-follow activities whenever it suits you. Whether you're using a phone, tablet or laptop, you can work through the programme at your own pace.
You may have support from a member of our team who can check in and help keep you motivated along the way.
Learn more about:
eating well
becoming more active
setting achievable goals
creating routines that work for you
Practical Cooking Sessions
Want to feel more confident in the kitchen?
Our hands-on cooking sessions are a great way to learn simple recipes, try something new and pick up practical cooking skills. The sessions are relaxed, friendly and suitable for all abilities.
You'll:
learn easy recipes you can make at home
discover ways to make food go further
build confidence with cooking
try new foods and ingredients
cook and eat together in a welcoming environment
All ingredients and equipment are provided. You'll also enjoy a free meal during the session and receive a lunch box to take home anything you've made.
View upcoming sessions
Good Food, Great Company: 1 October (4 weeks), St Mary's, Pontefract
Healthier Lifestyle: 15 October (12 weeks), Queen's Mill, Castleford
Healthier Lifestyle: 2 November (12 weeks), The Brig, Normanton
Healthier Lifestyle: 3 November (6 weeks), The Ridings, Wakefield
Healthier Lifestyle: 13 November (12 weeks), St Mary's, Pontefract
Healthier Lifestyle: 20 January (12 weeks), The Ridings, Wakefield
Healthier Lifestyle: 2 February (12 weeks), The Ridings, Wakefield
Support for Children and Families
Our Children and Families Service helps families spend more time together, try new things and build positive routines.
We offer both online support and family sessions where adults and children can learn and take part together.
Whether you're looking for new ideas, fun activities or support to make small changes as a family, we're here to help.
Family support includes:
support from a friendly team
family activities to do together
online learning you can complete at home
practical ideas for everyday life
Find out more and join our Children and Families Service.
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but you don't have to do it alone.
Complete our referral form and a member of our friendly team will be in touch.
We may:
create you an account on our eLearning platform
support you to book onto a group
help you find the support that's right for you
If you're unsure where to start, we'll talk you through your options and help you choose what feels right.
What to Expect
Everyone's journey is different, and that's okay. When you join Aspire Health and Wellbeing, you can expect:
a warm welcome
friendly, down-to-earth support
practical ideas that fit around everyday life
opportunities to build confidence and learn new skills
small steps that can make a big difference over time
We're here to support you every step of the way.
Wondering what it's really like?
Hear from Gill and Lee as they share their experience and how taking the first step helped them make positive changes that worked for them.
Ready to begin? Join Aspire Health and Wellbeing today.
Contact Us
Aspire Health and Wellbeing Wakefield One Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2EB