A New Lease of Life: Alan’s Journey Through the Joint Care Programme

Alan began the Joint Care Programme in June 2025, completing it in September. He was initially referred by his physiotherapist to manage pain and arthritis in his hips and knees, alongside a pre-diabetic diagnosis.

Throughout the programme, Alan gained valuable knowledge, particularly about the traffic light system for nutrition and how to read food labels accurately. He remarked that he hadn’t realised the importance of this before, confessing he had “ignored it for years” and “never knew I was doing so much wrong.”

He found the practical cooking sessions extremely helpful for generating new lunch ideas. After making wraps in the first session, Alan enjoyed them so much he joked he “could live off them.” With support from his wife, he has successfully cut down on chocolate and biscuits.

By the end of the programme, Alan’s hard work yielded significant results. Follow-up tests confirmed he was no longer pre-diabetic—an achievement that delighted him. Furthermore, Alan lost 6.4kg and 6cm from his waistline. His quality of life, as measured by our standardised questionnaire, also showed a marked improvement.

The Joint Care Programme is available at Halo Leisure in Bridgend County, Wales and helps people with knee or hip pain improve their mobility and function. It involves exercise and nutrition advice that can change your life in just 12 weeks!

The programme is open to all living in Bridgend County and is FREE when referred by a Health Professional. 🏥

Sessions are held at:

📍 Bridgend Life Centre

📍 Maesteg Sports Centre

📍 Griffin Park Bowls Hall, Porthcawl

So, if you are suffering from joint pain, don’t let it hold you back or suffer in silence — reach out to our team at Halo today!

To find out more about the programme, please contact Tamara Pitt on 07816086888 or email her at tamara.pitt@haloleisure.org.uk