The Maternal and Early Years Social Prescription Service isa preventative, early-intervention programme supporting people from conception and families with children aged 0–5 years across Luton.

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The service addresses social, emotional, and physical determinants of health through personalised, non-clinical interventions, working alongside existing maternity and early years provision. This service is designed for families who may benefit from additional support alongside universal services, particularly those experiencing low to moderate needs, including:

Emotional wellbeing or mild–moderate mental health concerns
Lifestyle or physical health challenge
Social isolation or reduced community engagement
Financial, housing, or environmental pressures

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‍Areas of Support

Referrals are appropriate for individuals or families presenting with:

Antenatal and postnatal support needs (e.g. birth preparation, infant feeding)
Low to moderate mental health concerns
Smoking cessation (partners/family members)
Healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity
Early years developmental or behavioural concerns
Housing or environmental issues
Financial instability or hardship
Long-term health conditions
Alcohol or substance misuse
Risk or experience of domestic abuse
Social isolation or lack of support networks
Bereavements

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How the Service Works

A Link Worker completes an initial holistic assessment
A personalised support plan is co-produced with the client
Interventions include signposting, facilitated access, and ongoing support
Engagement typically lasts 12–18 weeks
Delivery methods include face-to-face, telephone, or digital support
Progress is monitored with goal setting and regular review
On completion, clients are either stepped down, signposted, or discharged appropriately

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Why Refer?

Early intervention through social prescribing can significantly improve outcomes for families by addressing non-clinical needs that impact health and wellbeing.

Referral & enquiries: Active.Luton@nhs.net

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Parents/Carers & Babies and Children Activity Sessions:

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Play, Bond & Thrive

Tuesdays, 10am-11am (term time only)
Leagrave Library, LU3 2NL
For non-mobile | Free drop-in sessions

Looking for a fun and enjoyable way to spend quality time with your baby?

Join our friendly group and explore a range of sensory activities, messy play experiences and opportunities for bonding in a fun, relaxed environment.

The sessions also provide an opportunity to meet other parents & carers, share experiences and support your baby's early development through play & interaction.

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Flex, Bond & Thrive

Thursdays, 11am-12pm
Marsh Farm Library, LU3 3TL
For babies aged 3-12 months | Booking essential

Looking for a fun and enjoyable way to get active while spending quality time with your baby?

Enjoy a gentle, low impact class designed to support mobility, posture and flexibility after having a baby. Take part in calming bodyweight movements, gentle mobility exercises and relaxation techniques while keeping your baby close and engaged.

It's also a great opportunity to meet other parents and carers, enjoy interactive movement together and exercise at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

How to book: Please email Active.luton@nhs.net. You will be asked to complete a short health and risk assessment before attending.

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Move, Bond & Thrive

Wednesdays,10am-11.30am (term time only)
Central Family Hub, Luton Central Library, St George's Square Luton, LU1 2NG
For children aged 6 months -5 years | Booking essential

Looking for a fun and enjoyable way to get active while spending quality time with your child?

Enjoy a gentle combination of bodyweight exercises, strength, cardio and mobility activities to help rebuild fitness, boost energy and support your overall wellbeing.

Children are encouraged to join in through movement and play, making it a fun and interactive experience for the whole family. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other parents and carers, build friendships and enjoy being active together.

How to book: Please email Active.luton@nhs.net. You will be asked to complete a short health and risk assessment before attending.

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Create, Bond & Thrive

Tuesdays, 11am-12pm (term time only)
Leagrave Library, LU3 2NL
For children aged 1-5 years | Free drop-in sessions

Looking for a fun and enjoyable way to spend quality time with your child?

Explore a range of sensory activities and age-appropriate play experiences designed to encourage curiosity, creativity and learning through play.

Carefully planned activities and resources support children's development, while giving parents and carers the opportunity to meet other local families, build friendships and enjoy watching their children explore, learn and grow.

No need to book - just drop in.

Maternal Gentle Stretch

Long Covid

Mindfulness

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training

Healthy Lifestyles for Schools

Healthy Pregnancy

Neurogical Exercise Programme

Stroke Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Respiratory Programme

Power Our Minds

Macmillan Move More

Exercise on Referral

Child and Family Weight Management

Adult Weight Management

Our FREE 12 week Healthy Lifestyles Programme is designed to support adults who fall into the category of being above a healthy weight.

From learning how to eat well and be ‘sugar savvy’ and ‘treat wise’ through nutritional top tips and advice, this course will teach you how to make the right choices and embed long lasting healthy habits.

Each session is delivered by a qualified nutritionist and personal trainer, addressing pivotal topics such as energy balance, liquid calories, processed versus ultra processed foods, physical activity, and mindful eating.

We also explore the emotional connection to food where a trained therapist delves deeply into the complex connection between emotional wellbeing and our relationship with food.

We realise that everyone is different, so offer a variety of ways to get you well on your way to a healthier you. As part of our programme, you can choose from different weekly sessions outlined below.

Boot Camp Bodies

Outdoor boot camp-style exercise classes (April - October and weather permitting) designed to build a community of shared experience and success.

Healthy, Happy Body

Gym and circuit-based exercise classes for those who prefer a more traditional shared experience.

One-to-one Way to Health

For people who are new to exercise or who prefer to start their journey in a more personal way with our specialist trainers.

All of our programmes include fun and practical advice on cooking well on a budget, the best ‘treats’ to incorporate into your day and making healthy choices by understanding food labels and hidden fats and sugars.

Get in touch to find out about any of our FREE programmes now.

Referral criteria:

Aged 16 years and over
BMI equal to or greater than 25
Address is a Luton postcode AND/ OR registered with a Luton GP

Exclusion criteria:

Pregnant women – Refer to Active Luton’s pregnancy class timetable.

If you are unsure whether you would benefit from a healthy lifestyle programme you can check your BMI on the NHS website here. The service is designed for those who are 16 and over, with a BMI above a healthy weight.

If you’re interested, speak to your GP or you can call or email for more information:
Text: TWL to 60066 (standard network charges will apply)
Tel: 0300 555 4152

Email: hls@activeluton.co.uk

Quality Assurance Standards

Meet the team

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteers

At Active Luton, we offer a range of volunteering opportunities across our services and teams. Whether you’re interested in supporting children’s activity sessions, helping in our libraries, contributing to health and wellbeing programmes, supporting our training team or getting involved in maintenance, there’s an opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

Volunteering with us is a great way to share your skills and experience, learn something new and meet people in your local community.

If you’d like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at recruitment@activeluton.co.uk.

Alternatively, take a look at our current volunteering opportunities below and find a role that’s right for you.

What’s in it for you?

By volunteering with Active Luton, you can:

Gain valuable experience and develop new skills
Enhance your CV and strengthen future job applications
Request a volunteer reference when applying for jobs
Meet new people and become part of a supportive team
Make a positive contribution to the health, wellbeing and life chances of people living and working in Luton

Whatever your experience or interests, your time could make a real difference. Join us and be part of a team working to create a healthier, happier Luton.

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Current Opportunities

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Trustee

Active Luton is looking for new Trustees to help guide our charity as we continue to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Luton. We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience in Law or Human Resources, although we welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and can bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and a commitment to good governance.

As a Trustee, you will help shape our future, support our Executive Team and ensure we continue to make a lasting difference to our community.

View the current volunteer package here.

For an informal conversation, please contact: chiefexecutive@activeluton.co.uk

‍Closing date 30/09/2026 | Apply today!

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Other Volunteering Opportunities

For all other current volunteering opportunities in the library, please click here

Current Vacancies

Team Leader Apprenticeship (L3 Customer Services Specialist)

Luton Libraries

£27,943 a year | 1 year 3 months

Are you ready to take the lead? We’re looking for someone to provide day-to-day leadership and operational support to a small library team, offering guidance, direction and support to colleagues to help achieve shared goals. Play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the library and making a positive impact across the wider organisation.

‍Closing date 21/10/2026 | Apply today!

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Customer Service Advisor

Lewsey Sports Park & Pool

£25,949 per annum pro rata | 19.25 hours per week – 2-week rota

We’re looking for a friendly and professional Customer ServiceAdvisor to welcome visitors and provide an excellent experience at our centres.Responsibilities include handling enquiries, bookings and memberships,processing payments, operating reception systems, completing administrativetasks and maintaining a clean, welcoming reception area. The ideal candidatewill have face-to-face customer service experience, strong administrativeskills, excellent communication, the ability to handle enquiries tactfully, andconfidence in managing cash and recording payments accurately.

Closing date 21/10/2026 | Apply today!

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Greenkeeper

Stockwood Park Golf Centre

Dependent on appointed level and experience (£25,949 - £27,943) | Fulltime

Stockwood Park Golf Centre is looking for a Greenkeeper, JuniorGreenkeeper or Trainee Greenkeeper to join its team, maintaining the 18-holegolf course, 9-hole academy course and driving range. The role offers trainingand development opportunities, including work-based learning and college courses.Candidates should state their preferred level in their covering letter andexplain how their skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements.The role involves year-round outdoor work, early starts, regular weekend shiftsand physically demanding duties.

Closing date 26/10/2026 | Apply today!

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Activity Leader

Lewsey Sports Park &Pool

£27,878 per annum | Full-time 37 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated ActivityLeader/Lifeguard Coordinator to join our team, supervising and leading a rangeof sport, leisure and fitness activities across wet and dry sites. You willensure sessions are safe, engaging and inclusive, maintain high health andsafety standards, prepare equipment and facilities, deliver excellent customerservice, promote Active Luton’s programmes and support day-to-day operations,including occasional key holder duties. The ideal candidate will haveexperience in a leisure or sports environment, strong leadership andcommunication skills, a reliable and approachable manner, a customer-focusedattitude, a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and a YMCA GymInstructor Award or equivalent.

Closing date 03/11/2026 | Apply today!

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Sales Manager

Inspire: Luton Sports Village

££32,827 a year | 37 hours per week

We are looking for a Sales Manager to drive membership salesacross its state-of-the-art fitness, swimming and sports centres. This newlycreated role offers an exciting opportunity to improve sales strategies,streamline processes and grow the business. Responsibilities include leading asales team, managing sales operations and KPIs, generating leads throughoutreach and partnerships, supporting AI-driven member retention, managingrenewals and customer feedback, and contributing to marketing strategies. Theideal candidate will have a proven sales track record, experience in teamleadership and outreach, strong communication skills, and a passion for healthand fitness.

Closing date 09/11/2026 | Apply today!

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Ongoing Recruitment

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‍Email a copy of your CV and Covering Letter to recruitment@activeluton.co.uk

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‍Activity Assistant/Lifeguard‍

Part/Full Time hours / £25,949 per annum (pro rata)
Assist in the provision of sport and exercise activities, complying with policy and safety regulations. In this role you will undertake duties in lifeguarding and/or fitness supervision.‍
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Activity Leader/Lifeguard Coordinator‍

Part/Full Time hours / £27,878 per annum (pro rata)
Lead the provision of sport and exercise activities, complying with policy and safety regulations. In this role you will undertake duties in lifeguarding and/or fitness supervision.
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Aqua Group Fitness Instructor‍

£22.75/ph
‍Are you passionate about fitness and love working in the water? We are looking for enthusiastic Aqua Group Fitness Instructors to join our dynamic team.‍
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Assistant Diving Coach (Level 1)‍

£15.38/ph
‍If you’re passionate about diving and mentoring athletes, we want you! Help our divers achieve their best with your expertise. Competitive salary, excellent facilities, and a supportive environment.‍
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Assistant Swim Teacher (Level 1)‍

£15.38/ph
‍Bring your passion for swimming and teaching to our vibrant team. Help students of all ages and skill levels improve their technique and confidence. Enjoy a rewarding role with competitive pay, great facilities, and a supportive community.‍
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Casual Activity Assistant/Lifeguard‍

£12.60/ph
‍Ensure the safety of our pools with your vigilance and quick response skills. Enjoy a rewarding role with competitive pay, excellent facilities, and a supportive environment. Must be certified and passionate about water safety.‍
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Diving Coach (Level 2)‍

£20.50/ph
Lead our talented team of divers! If you're passionate about diving and dedicated to developing athletes, join us. Competitive salary, state-of-the-art Olympic dive pool, and a supportive community. Shape the future of our divers and inspire excellence.‍
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School Swim Teacher (Level 2)‍

£20.50/ph
‍We're looking for enthusiastic and skilled instructors to teach students of all ages and abilities. Help students build confidence and swimming skills.‍
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Swim Teacher (Level 2)‍

£20.50/ph
‍If you’re passionate about teaching and love the water, join our team. Teach students of all ages and abilities in a fun, supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay and excellent facilities.

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