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Exercise Referral

Exercise referral is when a medical professional refers the patient to an exercise programme.

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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 www.lrsport.org/exercisereferral

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 Activities Near You

Use the search below to find local activities near you.

Better Health

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One You Active 10

Physical inactivity is a major cause of disease and disability for adults in the UK. It negatively impacts the health, social and economic outcomes of individuals and costs the NHS in England millions

National Governing Bodies

NHS England

Contact Name
NHS England
Contact Email
england.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Telephone
0300 311 22 33

Malvern Hills District Council

Evesham Bowling Club

Bowling open to all age groups as a way to keep active in a social and competitive environment.

University of Worcester Lakeside Campus

A SUSTAINABLE AND MODERN, RURAL OUTDOOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Future developments will be focused on supporting lifelong education in sport, outdoor activity, outdoor learning and science and the environment. We offer engaging experiences

Active Communities Worcester

Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team work on developing a range of sport, play & physical activity programmes to get the local community active!

Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre

With an abundance of activities on offer, get the whole family involved and enjoy the fantastic facilities on offer at Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre.

Rivers Fitness Room
Exercise Studio
Squash Courts
25m Swimming Pool
4 Court Sports Hall
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KO Sport

Kate and Olivia deliver fitness classes and personal training in and around the Worcestershire, Alcester and Bromsgrove area. Classes include Zumba, Pump, Combat, Step, Core Stability, Circuits and Tai Chi. A variety of classes suitable for all differen

Halo Leisure

Halo is a registered charity and social enterprise running 20 leisure centres. We are a 'not for profit' organisation, with no shareholders. The money we make is ploughed back into the facilities. This allows us to keep costs low a

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Strength an Balance (seated)

Classes to help you improve your Strength and Balance.
Classes run weekly and are open to all. They are fun, social and full of very important and relevant information, to help participants to feel more confident, stronger, improve their balance.

Strength an Balance (seated)

Strength an Balance (seated)

Classes to help you improve your Strength and Balance.
Classes run weekly and are open to all. They are fun, social and full of very important and relevant information, to help participants to feel more confident, stronger and improve their balance.