Business Details
Your Trusted Community Health Partner in Exeter
At Westbank League Of Friends, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our organisation has been at the forefront of delivering innovative health and social care services across Devon since our establishment, combining decades of operational experience with a deep understanding of local needs. We specialise in providing holistic support through initiatives such as our Community Cookery School, which equips individuals with essential nutrition skills, and our award-winning Kidzone childcare service, which has supported families for over two decades. Our team of qualified professionals delivers tailored programmes including patient transport, health walks, and inclusive fitness facilities like GymClusive, designed for individuals with mobility challenges or long-term conditions. We prioritise accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring our services address diverse community requirements while maintaining the highest standards of care.As a registered charity with extensive partnerships, we leverage our expertise to maximise impact, evidenced by supporting over 38,000 people in 2024 alone. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practice is demonstrated through rigorous governance, regular reporting, and adherence to safeguarding policies. By integrating clinical knowledge with community engagement, we create sustainable solutions that prevent health issues, promote wellbeing, and foster social connections. Our reputation as a trusted local leader is built on measurable outcomes, such as our Type 2 Diabetes Prevention programme, and our ability to adapt services like Warmwell, which provides vital social spaces during colder months. Through strategic collaborations and continuous improvement, we remain focused on our vision of healthier, happier communities across Devon.
Services
Carers Support
Community Cookery School
Health Walks
Day Care Services
GymClusive
Patient Transport
Healthier Devon Programme
Warmwell Social Space
Conferencing Facilities
Volunteering Opportunities
Highlights and features
- We deliver 20+ years of specialist childcare through Ofsted-registered Kidzone
- Our Community Cookery School teaches nutrition skills to prevent health issues
- GymClusive provides accessible fitness for people with disabilities or chronic conditions
- We coordinate 3300+ annual transport referrals for vulnerable individuals
- Our Healthier Devon programme prevents Type 2 diabetes through targeted interventions
Services
Community Cookery School
Our purpose-built teaching kitchen delivers practical nutrition education to prevent diet-related illnesses. Participants learn to prepare healthy, affordable meals tailored to their dietary needs and lifestyle constraints. The programme combines hands-on cooking with expert guidance from qualified instructors, focusing on building long-term healthy eating habits within budgetary limitations.
GymClusive
This inclusive facility provides accessible exercise options for individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or mobility limitations. Our adapted equipment and specialist instructors create safe environments for improving physical health. Programmes are designed to enhance mobility, strength, and overall wellbeing through personalised exercise plans developed by healthcare professionals.
Healthier Devon Programme
We deliver targeted interventions to reduce Type 2 diabetes risk through lifestyle modifications. The service combines medical expertise with community outreach, offering personalised risk assessments and behaviour change support. Participants receive guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and weight management from certified health professionals using evidence-based methodologies.
Patient Transport
Our transport service ensures vulnerable individuals can access essential healthcare appointments. Trained drivers operate accessible vehicles to support those with mobility challenges or transportation barriers. The service coordinates over 3,000 annual referrals, maintaining strict safety protocols and punctuality standards to guarantee reliable medical access.
Kidzone Childcare
Ofsted-registered childcare for ages 3-11 provides safe, educational environments during critical developmental years. Qualified staff deliver structured activities promoting social, physical, and cognitive growth. The service supports working families while maintaining rigorous safeguarding standards and fostering children's emotional wellbeing through nurturing care approaches.
Questions
How does Westbank support community health beyond direct services?
We partner with local organisations like Jacks Patch to develop community assets such as our Exminster allotment, promoting sustainable health initiatives and social enterprise opportunities.
What specialist facilities exist for people with mobility challenges?
GymClusive offers adapted fitness equipment and specialist instructors for individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, ensuring accessible physical activity options.
How can I access the Community Cookery School?
Both professional and self-referral options are available for our cookery classes, which focus on practical nutrition education for improved dietary habits.
What childcare options are available?
Kidzone provides Ofsted-registered care for children aged 3-11, with structured activities and qualified staff ensuring safe, educational environments.
How does Westbank address diabetes prevention?
Our Healthier Devon programme uses evidence-based interventions to reduce Type 2 diabetes risk through lifestyle modifications and medical guidance.
What community spaces are available?
Warmwell at Westbank offers a welcoming environment with hot meals and drinks, while conferencing facilities support local events and meetings.
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