Exercise Referral
Exercise referral is when a medical professional refers the patient to an exercise programme.
An Overview of Exercise Referral
The Exercise (Health) Referral scheme is designed to aid individuals (adults aged 16 or over) who have been identified by their GP or other health professional to take up the benefits of participation in enjoyable exercise.
There are two schemes, one covering Leicestershire and Rutland and one covering Leicester City.
If you suffer from any of the following conditions you could be eligible for the Exercise Referral Scheme:
- arthritis
- asthma
- back pain
- diabetes
- depression
- high blood pressure
- heart condition
- high cholesterol
- osteoporosis
- obesity
Benefits
Physical Activity can play an important role in preventing and managing health conditions such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, mental health problems, musculoskeletal conditions and some cancers.
Exercise can have a positive effect on well-being and mood, providing a sense of achievement or relaxation and release from daily stress.
- Greater social cohesion by helping people to socialise, providing a means of getting involved with the community
- Increasing how much physical activity someone does can significantly improve both their physical and mental well-being and reduce illnesses and disease throughout life
- It can also improve life expectancy
- Being active improves sleep, enhances quality of life and well-being
- Reduces stress
- Increases concentration levels
- Improves balance, co-ordination and cardiovascular fitness
- Increases self-confidence
Involvement
For more information and local contacts/welcome packs, visit https://www.active-together.org/activereferral
Facts
UK physical activity guidelines recommend that over a week, adults should be active for at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity. The 150 minutes doesn't have to be completed in one go. It can be broken down into smaller bouts of activity; in bouts of 10 minutes or more.
Public Health England recommends out of these 150 minutes, muscle strengthening activities should be carried out two days of the week.
Find Exercise Referral Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
NHS England
- Contact Name
- NHS England
- Contact Email
- england.contactus@nhs.net
- Contact Telephone
- 0300 311 22 33
Pilates With Polly
Pilates Classes for all ages and abilities in the Maidstone and surrounding areas.
St Andrews Church Hall, Barming, and
St Michaels Junior School, Douglas Road.
Keep Phytt
We offer physiotherapy led exercise classes to older people and those who struggle to exercise in normal classes. Classes are designed around participants to deliver targeted exercise to their needs. We aim to have classes within 10 minutes of clients hom
Olympia Boxing CIC
We deliver Olympic Style Boxing Fitness programmes in schools and community groups across Kent and the south east.
Paracise With Polly
A brand new innovative exercise class designed to enhance and enrich your life. A gentle and effective workout that flows smoothly through movements with the aim to improve mobility, flexibility and balance.
St Andrews Church Hall, Barming and St Faiths
Snap Fitness Maidstone
Local gym, Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
A great space for Cardio, weight training and classes.
All classes are free for members.
Memberships available for Age 18 years and upwards.
Victoria Bristow Pilates
At Victoria Bristow Pilates
The services we provide:
A range of online video downloads and DVDs
General Pilates classes
Semi private Pilates
1to1s Pilates
Small equipment Pilates
The Tye 4 (Reformer Style ) Pilates
Pilates for back pain
The Park Club Chatham
The Park Club is a charitable company whose focus is to get more people, more active, more often. We have two clubs in Kent, one in Chatham and one in Ashford. We offer group exercise classes, a fully equipped gym, functional training area & squash court
Jimmy's Tennis
Exercise provided around the sport of tennis. Numerous locations with experienced staff providing lessons for beginners to those that have played for a long time. Ages 4 years to those a lot older.
Many sessions provided for those with additional needs
Royal Tunbridge Wells parkrun
A free, weekly & timed 5km event open to people of all ages and abilities. Every Saturday at 9am.
Nutrition Advice For Health
NafHealth is a community interest not-for profit organisation set up to offer nutritional education programs for weight loss, wellness and an improved health to communities at large.
We aim to promote and advance the health and wellbeing of our communiti
Faversham Strike Force Football Club
We are an FA Charter Standard Community Club who provide a safe, enjoyable, learning environment for all children and adults.
TRAINFITNESSint
TRAINFITNESS is the UK’s leading personal trainer course provider. With over 17 years of experience, TRAINFITNESS offers a comprehensive, fully-rounded and deep learning experience
10 Today
10 Today is a set of fun, 10-minute, audio and video routines to help older people get stretching and moving at home. They're adaptable to different fitness levels and can be done at any time, standing up or sitting down.