A Clayton-based care company has set up a new department providing bespoke physical activity programmes in clients' own homes.

Care2Care's decision to launch the department is a response to increasing demand, according to chief operating officer Phill Lautman. 

Mr Lautman said: "At the beginning of this year we trialled the development of individual physical activity programmes for some of our clients.

"The idea was to provide additional support based on the proven benefits of a range of physical activity in helping with a variety of issues from client wellbeing to specific physical challenges.

"Initial feedback from clients who engaged was that it made a real and positive difference to their lives.

"We’ve since rolled it out across our customer cohort and the decision to now create a dedicated team is in response to an ever-increasing demand."

Physical activity manager Rosie Walker, who heads up the new department, said: "Making the decision to further build this team and create a dedicated department is a brilliant example of how being able to offer a wide range of support can make such a huge difference to people’s lives."

More information about the new physical activity provision is available via phone at 01274 880321.