Physical Activity on Referral

Exercise on Referral

Exercise is an important element in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We can provide you with all the support you need to ensure that you are are moving more and improving your health.

Why exercise?

Exercise has a huge range of benefits, from improving your mood to helping avoid life-limiting conditions. Exercising on a regular basis helps manage your weight, which not only improves your physical appearance, but will help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack, strokes and some cancers. It will also help lower your blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Our classes aren’t just for those who want to get fit, if you’re at risk of falls, have been in hospital or bed ridden it’s also a great way to get back into movement. We’ve made sure that some of the excises are chair based to accommodate all. As a result, you’ll develop stronger bones, muscles and joints, you’ll be stable on your feet whilst also lower your risk of developing osteoporosis. The endorphins from exercise will give you more energy, help you sleep better, make you feel happier and more relaxed.

How you can exercise with us

During the session, our highly trained instructors will help you try many new activities, all aimed to be enjoyable and educational. We start each of our sessions with a warm-up, either standing, or chair based. These activities can include leg extensions, sitting to standing using resistance bands and work to mobilise different parts of the body.

What we offer:

  • Free initial assessment
  • Free personalised Physical Activity programme designed just for you
  • Weekly sessions delivered over 12 weeks
  • Delivered by trained Physical Activity Specialist
  • Delivered at local leisure providers at a discounted entry.

Eligibility

  • Age 18+
  • Registered with a Warwickshire GP
  • Living in Warwickshire and have one of the following conditions

and have one of the following conditions:

  • Mental health condition – such as mild to moderate depression, anxiety, low mood and mild cognitive impairment
  • Respiratory condition
  • Musculoskeletal condition
  • Strength or balance concerns
  • Neurological condition
  • Hypertension
  • Risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes (type one or two)
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Overweight/obesity (including in all stages of pregnancy and postnatal)
  • Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoporosis
  • Pulmonary maintenance
  • Physically inactive
  • Recovering from cancer
  • Severe mental illness

Maximum BMI of 40

To find your nearest provider, please see below for a full list of our service providers across Warwickshire:

Provider List

Service ProviderMonthly Discounted PAoR PriceFacilitiesQualification of TrainerCar ParkingAdditional Information
Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Leamington Spa£29.99Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise ReferralFreeGood Boost Available
St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Warwick£26.24Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise Referral and L4 Cancer RehabPay and DisplayScheme currently not operating due to staff availability
Pingles Leisure Centre, Nuneaton£23.24Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise Referral and L4 Obesity & DiabetesFreeGood Boost Available
Bedworth Leisure Centre, Bedworth£23.24Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise Referral and L4 Obesity & Diabetes Free
Southam Leisure Centre, Southam£26.24Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise ReferralFreeScheme currently unavailable due to staff availability
Stratford Leisure Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon£29.99Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise ReferralPay and Display
The Greig Leisure Centre, Alcester£17.49Gym and classesL3 Exercise ReferralFree
Shipston Leisure Centre, Shipston-on-Stour£26.24Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise ReferralFreeScheme currently unavailable due to staff availability
Castle Farm Leisure Centre£22.49Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise ReferralFree
Atherstone Leisure Centre£19.00Gym, swim and classesL3 Exercise ReferralFree
Coleshill Leisure Centre£15.50Gym and ClassesL3 Exercise ReferralFree
Polesworth Leisure Centre£12.50Gym and ClassesL3 Exercise ReferralFree
Queens Diamond Jubilee£Gym, Swim and ClassesL3 Exercise ReferralFree
Leisure centres highlighted in RED are currently not available due to staffing availability

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