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
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National Governing Bodies
NHS England
- Contact Name
- NHS England
- Contact Email
- england.contactus@nhs.net
- Contact Telephone
- 0300 311 22 33
Littledown
Set in 47 acres of parkland, with its own high ropes adventure complex, Littledown provides everything to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active. It’s got some of the best gym, swimming and football facilities in the country.
Activate Coast and Countryside Christchurch and East Dorset Councils
The Activate Coast and Countryside programme aims to encourage people to get more active through a wide range of coast and countryside based activities.
Wessex Accessible Cycling Club
Wessex Accessible Cycling Club is based at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest and is committed to making cycling and the park accessible to everyone.
Pelhams
Serving the North Bournemouth area with two pools, a sanarium, large gym, aerobic studios, spin studio, Feelgood Factory and Terrace café. A great choice of classes and activities.
Parley Petanque Club
Parley Pétanque Club exists to promote the sport sometimes called French Boule.) We are ambitious as well as being friendly and competitive. Visitors and new players are welcome whether absolute beginner or more experienced players. Whatever your age or
Exercise After Stroke
Exercise class for stroke survivors. Improve your stamina, ability and confidence.
Disability Cricket
Fun and enjoyable cricket session for anyone with physical or learning difficulties
Aqua Rehab
Aqua class for those recovering from illness, injury or managing a long term health term condition.
Clients will need a referral from a health professional.
Exercise to Music for beginners to exercise and people over 65
Ideal for active and able ladies and gentlemen wanting to improve / maintain general health and strength.
During the first half of the session we:
> warm up
> do cardiovascular exercise to music
> cool down
During the second half of the session we do:
> muscle strengthening exercise using: small hand weights, ankle weights and resistance bands
> abdominal exercises
> pelvic floor exercises
> balance and co-ordination exercises
> flexibility stretches
> learn how to get down and up from the floor safely so that we can keep playing with the grandchildren!
We also arrange social activities.
Circuit Training / Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation / COPD Pulmonary Rehabilitation
This session is ideal for phase 4 cardiac rehabilitation, for weight maintenance and for active and able ladies and gentlemen who simply want to improve / maintain general health and strength while using larger pieces of cardiovascular exercise equipment, e.g. stationary bikes, rowing machines, steppers, exercise steps and re-bounders.
We begin each session with a warm up, which is followed by a circuit of 12 exercise stations: 6 cardiovascular stations alternating with 6 upper body muscle strength and endurance stations.
The circuit ends with a cool down, balance exercises and flexibility stretches
We also organise occasional social activities.
Mixed Cardiac / COPD / Stroke Rehabilitation Circuit Session
This session is ideal for people who have been attending hospital rehabilitation exercise classes, e.g. for heart or lung diseases or stroke, and is an ideal class to begin exercising in the community.
People work at different levels of intensity according to their health and fitness needs.
We begin each session with a warm up, which is followed by a circuit of 12 exercise stations: 6 cardiovascular stations alternating with 6 upper body muscle strength and endurance stations. The circuit ends with a cool down, balance exercises and flexibility stretches.
We also organise occasional social activities.
Chair Supported Exercise / Strength and Balance, Falls Prevention, PSI
Ideal for people with reduced balance and mobility who wish to improve health, strength and independence.
Wheelchair users and carers welcome
Sessions begin with a warm up followed by exercises to help improve mobility, flexibility, muscle strengthen and endurance, abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, balance and coordination; we end with a cool-down.
No exercises are performed lying on the floor and no participant is required to get onto the floor. However, participants are shown how to get down and up from the floor safely so that they know what to do should the need arise.
