Who are we?
Through our comprehensive, clinically informed, and community-powered “My Healthy Way” framework, we deliver a diverse portfolio of inclusive physical activity and wellbeing initiatives across the communities we serve.
Through initiatives such as community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs, GP referrals, cardiac rehabilitation, and weight management services, we deliver impactful outcomes for priority demographics, advocating for healthier, happier communities.
My Healthy Way is brought to the communities we serve by a team of experts with over 30 years experience:
Andy Farr - Strategic Director
Andy is passionate about the difference that physical activity and sport can make, especially for disabled people and people living with life-long conditions. As a father of a child with chronic lung disease, he has seen first hand the difference that physical activity can make to physical and mental health.
Andy brings a broad set of skills and knowledge of governance, marketing, sport policy and business, partnership influencing and engagement, an international track record of delivery and a portfolio of experience that encompasses a very wide range of public, private and third sector organisations and stakeholders.
Hannah Gilday - Head of Healthy Communities & Partnerships
Hannah is an experienced and strategic leader dedicated to reducing health inequalities by aligning our organisational vision with the priorities of national and local partners.
Since joining Parkwood in 2020, Hannah has led a diverse portfolio of physical activity, community and wellbeing initiatives across the group, securing significant funding and partnerships to deliver impactful, award-winning programmes.
With nearly two decades in the sector, Hannah’s work, including the transformation of our leisure facilities into community Musculoskeletal Hubs, focuses on addressing barriers to participation and fostering inclusivity, to drive meaningful improvements in community health outcomes.
Hannah is a passionate advocate for healthier, happier communities. She champions co-production, centering lived experience to ensure services truly meet the needs of the people they serve.
Katie Buckley - Head of Health & Wellbeing
Katie’s background spans support and care within the third sector, as well as the delivery of services under Public Health commissioned contracts.
She joined Parkwood Leisure in 2023, having previously spent over a decade with our sister company, Parkwood Healthcare. As Operations Director for the healthcare business, Katie oversaw the delivery of healthcare recruitment agencies alongside multiple Integrated Healthy Lifestyle, Health Trainer, and Healthwatch services.
Following a strategic business restructure, she now leads clinical governance and continuous improvement for Parkwood Leisure’s GP referral programmes. In this role, she drives new partnerships and initiatives designed to support the long-term health of our clients.
Katie is passionate about reducing health inequalities, breaking down barriers to support, and lessening the burden on primary and secondary care services.
