Everyone Active is offering free membership to leisure facilities in Stevenage to people in the community who are living with Parkinson's disease.

The new initiative, in partnership with charity Parkinson's UK, is available at Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Stevenage Swimming Centre and Ridlins Athletics Stadium.

The free membership gives access to gym, swim and group exercise classes. Synergy Dance online classes are also available. Free carer membership will be available, if required.

Chris Williams, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: "We want to encourage the whole Parkinson’s community to exercise and are confident we have an activity for all, no matter what your age, ability or fitness level."

Tom Ingram, corporate partnerships manager at Parkinson’s UK, said: "We’re delighted to partner with Everyone Active, who have very generously offered complimentary membership for people living with Parkinson’s and their carers.

"Being physically active is important for everyone. It supports both physical and mental health and depending on what you choose, can provide social support and interaction, all of which can really help people living with Parkinson’s and those providing informal care.

"Developing a regular physical activity habit can make a person feel more in control when living with the condition. Quality of life can be enhanced and independence and confidence maintained."

For further information, or to join, visit everyoneactive.com/promotion/parkinsons/