Residential programmes: 2025 calendar

Alongside our usual physical rehabilitation, Reset, nursing and Rest and Recharge stays, as well as our online programmes and workshops, we're holding a number of specialised programmes at our three centres over the coming months.

Tailored support

We ensure all of our support is tailored to you as an individual. Therefore, when you get in touch with us, our Assessment Practitioner team will take the time to chat through the options they feel would be most beneficial to you.

Below, you can find some of the residential programmes we're running over the coming months. Our programmes are subject to availability and spaces are allocated according to health and wellbeing need. Eligibility criteria applies.

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More information on the programmes below (click to expand).

Kickstart your Fitness
  • 25 January 2026 – Harcombe House and Jubilee House
  • 1 February 2026 – Marine Court

This is a five-day programme is for anyone looking to improve their fitness and ways of exercising effectively. There will be a range of activities, including guidance and coaching, gym and pool-based sessions, exercise and nutrition planning, and workshops on sleep, mental health, and nutrition.

Women’s Wellbeing
  • 30 November – Jubilee House
  • 1 March 2026 – Jubilee House

This five-day residential programme is group based and offers support for women aged approx. 40 to 60-years-old who would like to learn more about women’s health and wellbeing, e.g., menopause, osteoporosis, strength training and cardiovascular fitness. The programme combines educational workshops, physical activities, and relaxation sessions.

Surbjit Ghuman, who’s married to an IT Support Officer with West Midlands FRS, attended one of our previous Women’s Wellbeing Week and made lifelong friendships – while boosting her overall wellbeing. Read more about her experience.

Transitions into Retirement
  • 16 November – Harcombe House – FULL
  • 1 February 2026 – Jubilee House
  • 22 March 2026 – Harcombe House

This residential programme is aimed at operational staff who are retiring within the next 12 months or who retired in the previous 2 years. The programme offers a blend of workshops providing guidance, information and opportunities to share lived experiences on topics such as: social identity, social connection, keeping healthy and active in retirement, mindfulness and physical activities. You’ll work as a group and have time to practice new coping strategies with support from the rehab team, as well as use of our facilities and outdoor environment.

Joint and Mobility Health
  • 8 February 2026 – Jubilee House

This 5-day residential programme is aimed at individuals awaiting joint replacement surgery (predominantly hip and knee), anyone with significant arthritis, or anyone who is more than six-weeks post op from joint replacement surgery. This programme will give you the opportunity to learn more about how to manage worn out joints and exercise carefully and safely. There is also the chance to partake in group exercise sessions (on land and in the pool).

Enquire about attending

All programmes start on a Monday, with arrival on the Sunday. These programmes are all catered weeks (but self-catering options may be available). To enquire about any of the above programmes, fill in our online form below or, if it's a programme in the next two months, call our Support Line on 0800 3898820.

Our programmes are subject to availability and spaces are allocated according to health and wellbeing need. Eligibility criteria applies.

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Other health and wellbeing programmes

Have you heard about our other programmes of support? Find out more below.

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