The BetterPoints Bucks challenge allows residents to earn BetterPoints rewards for looking after their health and wellbeing, getting active and taking the bus.
Download the app via the buttons or QR code at the bottom of the page to join in and start earning rewards today!
Pavithra's journey to healthier habits
Since discovering BetterPoints, Pavithra has started choosing the bus instead of relying on taxis or private hire cars for many of her journeys. Knowing she can earn BetterPoints for travelling more sustainably has encouraged her to make the switch, often combining bus journeys with walking to earn even more rewards. What began as a simple way to collect points has become a healthier, more affordable routine that helps her stay active while reducing her reliance on travelling by car.
While volunteering at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust, she noticed a poster about the BetterPoints app on the wall and here is what she said:
'The app has helped me to gradually change the way I travel. Now, I choose to walk or take the bus for most of my journeys, and sometimes I cycle too. I enjoy getting active and collecting points throughout the day. It's fun to see how much I've achieved when I check my activity at the end of each day.
As I started using the app more, I realised how much my habits had changed. I'm now earning rewards, referring friends and family, and using my vouchers at supermarkets and cafés, which has helped me save money. My friends are enjoying the app too and are making the most of the rewards.
One of the biggest changes has been my weight loss journey. Becoming more active through BetterPoints has helped me lose a significant amount of weight, and I'm really proud of what I've achieved.
I'd like to say a big thank you to the team behind BetterPoints for creating such a brilliant idea. The app has helped me build healthier habits, save money and enjoy being active every day.'
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"After being involved in an accident, I found it difficult to regain my fitness and confidence. Using the app made me more aware of how often I relied on my car for everyday journeys. By tracking my walking and showing me the distances I was covering, it motivated me to gradually become more active again.
Seeing the impact of small changes encouraged me to leave the car at home more often and start using the bus for regular trips. Knowing I would be walking to and from bus stops helped me build physical activity into my daily routine without feeling overwhelmed.
Over time, these changes became habits. I’ve lost weight simply through walking more, and being more active has encouraged me to make healthier food choices too. The app also motivated me to get out of the house more regularly, which improved both my physical health and mental well-being. Instead of staying indoors, snacking or passing time sedentary, I became more engaged with my local area and more confident using public transport as part of everyday life."
Daniela has been inspired to improve her overall wellbeing
Daniela (in the main photo above) joined the BetterPoints Bucks challenge in April 2023, and over the years it has encouraged her to swap her car journeys for walking every day.
It has also motivated her to start swimming at Places Wycombe Leisure Centre again for the first time in years. She is enjoying collecting Move More at the Gym or Pool points when she goes for her swim at the leisure centre.
She's already redeemed some points for a Next shopping voucher and she is this month's Ditch the Car Star.
Here is what she said about using the app:
"Before downloading the BetterPoints app, I preferred to use my vehicle to travel. I did not really walk and I didn't cycle anywhere! I found out about the challenge at our local library and the rewards were my reason for getting involved.
What I like about the app is that I don't have to think about it. It runs in the background, meaning the data and rewards are collected without any extra effort on my part.
The challenge has encouraged me to walk for short distances, and I have been going to the Places Leisure Centre. I have started swimming again for the first time in years and am really enjoying it.
I have noticed I am less short of breath; I feel stronger and healthier than I did before I started using the app.
I am spending less money on petrol now that I am using my car less, and in the long run there will be less wear and tear on my car."
Keep up the great work!
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