Table 2 Categories of activities and examples

Exercise (n = 22)

Walking group (n = 7)

Dance and movement (n = 4)

Swimming and water-based exercise (n = 3)

Yoga (n = 3)

Gym (n = 3)

Circuit training (n = 2)

Netball (n = 1)

Adapted sports (n = 1)

Mixed ability sports (n = 1)

Boxing (n = 1)

Low-impact exercise (n = 1)

Tai-chi (n = 1)

Quiet hours in the gym and swimming pool (n = 1)

Supported gym sessions (n = 1)

Information, support, and advice (n = 19)

Finance, money and debt, and benefits advice (n = 14)

Employment advice and training, e.g., CV writing, return to work support, adult education and training (n = 8)

Housing advice and support (n = 8)

Welfare rights (n = 5)

Learning and skills development (n = 5)

IT support and training (n = 4)

Legal advice (n = 3)

Food referrals (n = 2)

Management of energy bills (n = 1)

Safety information and advice (n = 1)

Mental health support (n = 15)

Psychology, mental health, and wellbeing services (n = 10)

Mindfulness (n = 3)

Counseling (n = 3)

Talking therapies/improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT) (n = 2)

PTSD support (n = 1)

Relaxation (n = 1)

Resilience coaching (n = 1)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (n = 1)

Bereavement care (n = 1)

Condition-specific support (n = 14)

Specialist support or lifestyle programs for long-term conditions (n = 4)

Patient support and engagement groups (n = 3)

Dementia support (n = 2)

Memory cafes (n = 2)

Stroke support (n = 1)

Alzheimer’s activity group (n = 1)

Fibromyalgia support (n = 1)

Macular degeneration group (n = 1)

Creative and cultural befriending for people with dementia (n = 1)

Arts and culture in the community for people with dementia (n = 1)

Dementia-specific exercise and walking support (n = 1)

Singing for the brain (n = 1)

Social and leisure activities (n = 15)

Lunch clubs (n = 5)

Faith-based attendance and activities (n = 3)

Men’s Shed (n = 3)

Libraries and reading group (n = 3)

Older peoples’ social activities (n = 2)

Charity activities and support (n = 2)

Coffee mornings (n = 1)

Women’s center activities (n = 1)

Small group activities, e.g., photography, computer club (n = 1)

Rotary clubs (n = 1)

Pop-in parlour (n = 1)

Day centres (n = 1)

Lifestyle and behavior (n = 13)

Healthy eating and nutrition (n = 5)

Weight management (n = 5)

Health trainers (n = 2)

Lifestyle programs and support (n = 2)

Manage substance misuse (n = 1)

Health goal setting (n = 1)

Reduce alcohol consumption (n = 1)

Smoking cessation (n = 1)

Arts (n = 12)

Arts activities and classes (n = 6)

Crafts (n = 5)

Music (n = 3)

Knitting or crochet group (n = 2)

Choir or singing group (n = 2)

Film-making (n = 1)

Museum object handling (n = 1)

Creative writing (n = 1)

Theatre group (n = 1)

Photography (n = 1)

Art therapy for people post-stroke (n = 1)

Arts and culture in the community for people with dementia (n = 1)

Group singing for people with Alzheimer’s (n = 1)

Personal support (n = 11)

Support for personal care and independent living, e.g., equipment, adaptations, home aids, cleaning, and decluttering (n = 6)

Befriending—including condition-specific befriending (n = 6)

Mobility support—taxi service, accessible, or community transport (n = 4)

Social services and social care (n = 3)

Falls prevention (n = 3)

Escorting and assistance to attend appointments (n = 2)

Speech and language therapy (n = 1)

Trusted tradesmen (n = 1)

Massage therapy (n = 1)

Walking support (n = 1)

Disability support (n = 1)

Volunteering (n = 10)

Volunteering for charity or community organization (n = 10)

Skills exchange (n = 1)

Carer support (n = 7)

Support group (n = 3)

Carer intervention (n = 1)

Respite (n = 1)

Care navigation (n = 1)

Befriending (n = 1)

Financial support (n = 1)

Carer wellbeing hub (n = 1)

Nature-based activities (n = 4)

Gardening (n = 3)

Therapeutic horticulture (n = 1)

Fishing (n = 1)