What is Exercise Referral?

Exercise Referral is when GP’s and Health Professionals refer patients to a qualified exercise specialist at a local leisure facility, where a tailored exercise programme can de devised and delivered for them.

What can I expect from the Exercise Referral Scheme?

You will meet a qualified exercise specialist, who will devise an activity plan with regular reviews to see how you are getting on, in order to:

Help you achieve your best results
Provide safe and effective exercise
Empower you to make positive changes to your lifestyle and become more active for life
Advise, motivate and support you 

The activity plan is a 12 week personal exercise plan tailored specifically for you.  The plan will be based on the following information you provide to us:

Your current health status
Any medical conditions you may have
What you enjoy doing
What you would like to try
Your lifestyle

How can exercise help you?

You will have been referred on to the scheme because your GP or Health Professional thinks you will benefit from more exercise.  Research shows that increasing the amount of activity you do can make significant improvements to your health, well-being and lifestyle. What counts as exercise or physical activity?

The key to enjoying exercise is to incorporate fun activities in to your every day life.  We will help to start you off in a safe environment and raise your awareness as to what is available in the area.

How do I take part?

Firstly, you need to get in contact with your GP who will ask you to complete a ‘Patient Referral Form’.  If you are successful in your referral from your GP, Practice Nurse or Consultant you will be asked to get in touch with an exercise referral specialist to arrange your first appointment.   Please call 01252 325484 to arrange your appointment with one of our referral specialists.  You will need to bring your ‘Patient Referral Form’ with you on your first appointment. How much does the scheme cost?

There is no initial registration fee.  You will be given a free assessment and induction with regular monitoring over your 12 week plan from an exercise referral specialist.  You will then have access to energy level at Ash Manor, with the option of 2 payment methods:  

1. £46 for 12 weeks access, Monday – Sunday (off peak times)

2. Or you can pay as you come along: £2.90 per off peak session (before 4pm, Monday – Friday and at weekends) or £4.20 for a peak session (after 4pm, Monday – Friday)