Owner of ‘LiveLifeFitness’, Georgina Hopkins (30) has been working in the fitness industry for over six years, focusing on personal training and rehabilitation, while also working as a retained firefighter.
Amid a busy schedule which includes four different jobs and wedding preparations, Georgina has taken the time to slow down long enough to write about five things that need a little rehab’ in Jersey…
1. Help for cancer patients to get active again
We need a Permanent Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist role within the hospital that is funded by the Government of Jersey. Currently all classes are funded by charities.
Pictured: There should be more support for patients to get active again.
We know that one in two islanders will suffer from cancer; therefore, we need the Government of Jersey to get behind the initiative to give those who have been diagnosed with cancer support to get back active within the community.
2. Include exercise in treatment pathways
Every cancer patient would be referred into my exercise classes.
Pictured: Georgina says her rehab classes, which are currently funded by charities, should become part of the patient’s pathway.
This should be part of the pathway before treatment and after in order to increase life expectancy, dealing with the treatment or surgery more efficiently and effectively.
3. Support for self-employed sole traders
I have had to learn so much myself with no support or encourage from Jersey on social, tax for example and how to develop my company further. I have reached out for help and either had to go back several times in order to get the right answer or been charged for advice.
Pictured: Self-employed sole traders need more support, and it needs to be free, Georgina says.
Advice should be free, as Jersey should want to encourage the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm it takes to be self employed.
4. Affordable direct flights to Europe
Cabin fever affects many islanders, which in turn affects their mental health and productivity.
Pictured: Georgina’s solution to cabin fever? More affordable direct flights.
If it was more affordable to go off-island, many would be able to escape, increasing a more positive mindset and life experiences.
5. Weddings… Why so expensive?
I am currently planning my own wedding. It sickens me each time I hear a quote or how much it is to move a chair, etc.
Pictured: Georgina is planning her own wedding and finds the cost of everything extortionate.
The wedding business has become a joke! As soon as you put ‘wedding’ in front of something, companies add a zero on! This is unfair on young couples starting out.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author, and not of Bailiwick Express.