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Promoting healthier lifestyles for prisonersPrisoners and staff can cometo Wayland’s annual two-dayhealth fairs. There are quizzes withhealth‐orientated prizes, e.g. fruitbaskets, or food hampers. Thereis always a variety of stands andeveryone can try different foods andtake away samples if they like. Thenthere are ‘taster’ sessions, such asspin cycling, organised by thePE Department.20
How can I persuade them to eat better?Other stands include assessment on acute orchronic injuries by trained physiotherapistsand a free treatment and / or sports massage,free eye testing and vision assessment, as wellas a foot massage and guidance on keepingyour feet healthy. We’ve also run sessions onmental and spiritual aspect of fitness andhealth, e.g. with presentations from a varietyof religious organisations, and meditationexperts. Last year’s health fair attracted 300prisoners... and we see many of the samepeople now making real efforts to try toimprove their quality of life.21
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