Sam's story

Our first Bursary Place was awarded to one of our youngest participants, Sam, who joined LEGS in November 2020. He has a neurological condition that affects his balance, strength and mobility and impacts all of his daily activities.

Sam was referred to LEGS by a local NHS community trust to increase his physical activity and encourage him to link with a community of exercisers who are living with different neurological conditions.

Before he started attending the weekly LEGS sessions, Sam's physical activity levels were limited and it was difficult to find the motivation to exercise.

Being on low income, private physiotherapy or membership of a gym were not options available to Sam.

Being granted a Bursary Place has allowed Sam to have a full membership of LEGS: a weekly exercise group led by a physiotherapist, access to our shared resources, participant peer support groups, regular education sessions and one to one assessments with a physiotherapist. Sam accesses classes from home via a tablet which LEGS was able to provide for him following a generous donation from the Edward Harvist Trust.

Joining LEGS has made a real difference to Sam's life. He says he enjoys being part of our community and has felt more positive and motivated to increase his physical activity.