An inspirational former nurse is helping to champion a pioneering Erewash initiative aimed at residents with long-term health issues who would benefit from becoming more active.
Nikki Hall, who herself suffers from a chronic illness, praised the mission called AMiE – All Move in Erewash.
She was born with Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – a rare genetic condition which affects the connective tissue of joints, leading to severe pain and fatigue.
Despite her lifelong struggle Nikki was determined to pursue a nursing career – and following her retirement she remains keen to help others. Staying active helps Nikki manage her condition.
She has kept active by doing voluntary work – and co-founded a walking group for others living with long-term health conditions. Called “Sofa to Stroll+” it encourages gentle exercise – meeting at 10:30am on the third Thursday of every month in Elvaston Country Park.
Cllr Josy Hare, who is Erewash’s Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing, congratulated Nikki as the former nurse became AMiE’s first community champion.
Cllr Hare said: “Across the borough we have around 27,000 adults who are inactive. Nearly 10,000 of them are living with a limiting condition or disability – and these are the residents AMiE is designed to reach.
“We want to make everyday movement more accessible and fair for people living with a limiting illness, long-term condition or disability.”
If you are struggling to get active or are interested in sharing your story and becoming an AMiE champion, the borough council would love to hear from you. Read Nikki’s story in full and find out more about the support available and how to get involved here: All Move in Erewash | Erewash Borough Council
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