Exercise for Health and Wellbeing
Our Exercise for Health and Wellbeing GP Referral scheme aims to provide opportunities for people with underlying medical conditions, or those at risk of developing conditions to become more active in a safe and welcoming environment and raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity, helping to create long-term behaviour change.
Regular physical activity can help you manage your weight, have a positive effect on you mentally, improve your muscle and joint functions, and benefit your heart health too. Not only will it help you manage and control existing conditions, but it will help protect you from developing other health complications as well.
The 12 week programme will be designed to help individuals self-manage their condition more effectively and with more confidence.
Moving more will get you on the path to a happier, healthier you.
WHO CAN BE REFERRED ONTO THE GP EXERCISE REFERRAL SCHEME?
Most people with long-term health conditions will be accepted onto the GP Exercise Referral Scheme. These include asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, as well as depression, anxiety, osteoporosis, neurological conditions such as Ataxia, Multiple Scierosis, Parkinson’s, Stroke and plenty of other conditions, including Long Covid.
The programme has been designed to help individuals self-manage their condition more effectively and with more confidence.
Physitrac
Members can sign upto Physitrac by seeing a gym instructor or reception. Physitrac allows the instructor to prescribe a number of exercises. The user can then follow by using the exercise videos and guides, as well as being able to report back on their progress.
Download the free PhysiApp patient app to follow perfect form exercise videos and report back on their progress, both online and offline. You can also click on the below link to access the desktop login page.
WHAT DO WE DO?
- Listen to the activities the participant would like to do
- Provide support, advice and encouragement from our fully qualified GP Exercise Referral Specialist
- Help improve people’s energy, concentration and sleep quality through moving more
- Reduce social isolation and loneliness through meeting new people
HOW CAN I JOIN THE SCHEME?
Most people with long-term health conditions can be referred onto the GP Exercise Referral Scheme. These include asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, as well as depression, anxiety, osteoporosis and plenty of other conditions.
- Simply speak to your GP, nurse, physio or other health care practitioner
- If you are eligible, you will be referred to us
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The scheme is aimed at inactive adults, 16 years and over with a low or moderate risk long-term condition.
If patients have been regularly active for more than three months, two or more times a week, they will not be accepted onto the scheme. They may, however, be recommended alternative membership options.
WHAT DOES THE GP REFERRAL SCHEME INVOLVE?
At an initial appointment the GP Exercise Referral instructor will find out what is important to the individual and help them to find activities that they will enjoy! A 6 and 12 week review will enable the instructor to support the individual through their first 12 weeks to a healthier lifestyle.
Activities may include:
- Walking, Sports or groups
- Chair based exercise
- Gym-based exercise
WHAT IS THE COST?
This is for new members who can pay a one off induction fee of £10 and then follow a 12 week programme. Every time that you come to the gym you will pay £5 per visit for 12 weeks, and then move over to one of our concessionary standard membership’s stated above.
HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD PARTICIPANTS ATTEND?
Participants will be encouraged to attend at least two physical activity sessions per week, and social sessions to meet people as well!
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PRACTITIONERS
Please complete the GP Referral form below and we will be in touch.
