CAN-Move is a 12-week programme to support adults living with or beyond cancer to become more physically active.
The programme is available to anyone with a Salford GP or Salford Address and is delivered by exercise specialists from The Active Lifestyles Team, Salford Community Leisure. We work with a range of Health Professionals in secondary and primary care ranging from Cancer Nurse Specialists, Physios, GP’s and Practice Nurses, to help embed exercise and physical activity into a patient’s cancer care pathway.
There is evidence to show exercise and physical activity during and after treatment can be beneficial in a number of ways:
Helps to slow the decline of / improve physical fitness and functioning (muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness and mobility.
Improve body composition (prevent muscle loss and weight gain / weight loss).
Management of fatigue (reported improvements of up to 88% reduced fatigue scores through completion of the CAN-Move Programme).
Helps to reduce the impact of other treatments and their side effects (for example could include sleep, pain, Lymphoedema, cognitive dysfunction, bone health amongst many more).
Helps improve wellbeing and mood, depression and anxiety (reported improvement of up to 85% improved well being scores through completion of the CAN-Move Programme).
Can help to improve treatment tolerance.
We also support our clients to improve their general health and manage other medical conditions through exercise and physical activity.
The CAN-Move Programme includes:
Exercise in a relaxed atmosphere, delivered to you individually or in a group setting, providing support and encouragement throughout.
Includes supervised gym sessions and specialist CAN-Move circuit classes.
Wider activities including: Salford Wellbeing Walks, Wellbeing Gardening Sessions, Tai Chi & Qigong, Swimming and online home based support.
Patient led, individualised and supported programme of prescribed exercise / activity taking into account treatment side effects and other limitations.
Regular follow ups and ongoing support from peers and instructors.
Opportunity to exercise in a Salford Community Leisure Centre nearest to you.
How do I join the programme?
Referral to the programme can be made through your Cancer Nurse Specialist, GP, Practice Nurse or other Health Professional. Self-Referral is possible. For more information, email active.lifestyles@nhs.net or call 0161 778 0540 / 0161 778 0577.
Evidence on benefits for health professionals and patients
‘CAN-MOVE has motivated me to get back out and make new friends. I was getting low in mood at home after treatment and it has inspired me to get and keep active and get my mojo back. Such a lovely group of people at the classes and the team deserve a big thank you for the good work they do every day.’ Lung Cancer Patient
‘I would like to say this program is life changing. After the shock of diagnosis and treatment you are often left feeling drained not only physical but mentally as well. This program really help me get my life back on track. Lots of new friends all in a similar situation means you can talk freely about you health if you wish. Confident they totally understand. Helping you to get active and confident you ‘can move.’ A massive thank you to you and your team. Bringing a smile back on so many faces.’ Colorectal Cancer Patient
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