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.

Local Campaigns

Easterhouse Community Sport Hub

Our hub aims to serve local people in and around the Easterhouse area of Glasgow. We want to improve the health and wellbeing of local people by getting more people active.

Good Move

Good Move recognises that being physically active is one of the single most important things you can do for our health, which is why we focus our efforts on enabling the inactive become active.

Eastend Empowering Stars

We are a charitable organisation set up to enhance the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of children and the elderly within disadvantaged throughout Glasgow Eastend.

Good Move

Good Move recognises that being physically active is one of the single most important things you can do for our health, which is why we focus our efforts on enabling the inactive become active.

Scottish Sports Futures

“You're probably the only people who care about us.” SSF Young Person. SSF uses the power of sport and physical activity to engage with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and families in Scotland and empower them.

Tai Chi Glasgow South

Tai Chi classes in Glasgow Southside, Tai Chi tuition in Cheng Man-ching form, Push Hands and Sword.

Easterhouse Sport Centre

A home for sport and physical activity for the community.

Easterhouse Phoenix - Men @ Phoenix

A dedicated club for males in Easterhouse aged 18+ years to socialise and get active through a wide range of activities. We aim to keep costs low by only asking attendees to donate through an honesty box.

Easterhouse Community Sport Hub

Easterhouse CSH delivers activities across the Easterhouse community: Boxing, Badminton, Cycling, Taekwondo, Hurling, Yoga, Table Tennis, Community activities and Physical Activity

YoGlasgow!

Community Interest Company delivering Community yoga (chair and mat-based) in Easterhouse, Barmulloch, Springburn, Baillieston, Possil and Coatbridge. Working in partnership with health centres.

Phoenix Taekwondo Cardonald

Community based martial arts club following the Taekwondo Association of Great Britain syllabus. The club offers various opportunities to grade and compete at various levels through separate traditional, sparring / fitness classes, achievable goal setting

Live Active

Get the most out of life! With the help of our specialist advisors we'll give you the support you need to get active.

Easterhouse Cycling

Do you wish to get fitter, healthier and enjoy your community? Our Cycling sessions are free and aim to increase your confidence on a bike. Whether you haven't been on a bike before or regular bike user, we welcome you regardless of ability.

More Results

NHS Scotland

http://www.scot.nhs.uk/