Carer centres and services Dr Margaret Tyson (Manchester Amputee Fitness Initiative - MANFIT)
Contact us
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Address
The Manchester College, Openshaw Campus
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M11 2WH
About
MANFIT is Manchester Amputee Fitness Initiative. Our inclusion criterion is that new amputees have to have been approved to attend by the Specialised Ability Centre (SAC) physiotherapists (after rehabilitation after amputation). The age limit is over 18 years of age unless accompanied by an adult. Our aim is to give the participants confidence to get/keep fit and ultimately to integrate into main stream sports centres but they can continue attend Manfit sessions if they want to. Confidence follows on from the strength, stamina and flexibility that lead to better operation of the prosthesis. The social interaction during exercise and after, during a free lunch after the gym sessions, together with exercise induced endorphin release also gives people confidence.
Opening times
The gym sessions are free and take place at The Manchester College (Openshaw Campus) fitness suite on Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am. These are funded by the DBF.
A weekly exclusive swimming group takes place at Manchester Aquatics Centre on Mondays from 1.15–2.15pm in a private pool usually used by athletes. Entry fee £1.00.
A weekly wheelchair and amputee tennis session takes place at the regional tennis centre near the Etihad stadium, Manchester from 1.00-2.00pm every Wednesday costing £3.00 per session which our members can attend.
A monthly cycling session runs at Tameside circuit 1.00-12.30 on Saturdays costing £3.00 per session which our members can attend.
Access
Disability access
Catchment area
Greater Manchester and the North West depending upon how far people want to travel
Target group
Prosthesis users
Referral method
We have referrals from the DSC and various hospitals. People also refer themselves.
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.