Healthwise is a scheme for Westmorland & Furness residents or patients registered with a Westmorland & Furness GP/doctor surgery who are physically inactive. It is designed to assist people with medical conditions or other specialist requirements that may be a barrier to accessing mainstream activity in leisure centres.
Common reasons for referral:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Circulatory / respiratory conditions
- Depression and anxiety
- Arthritis
Regular activity can reduce the risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Regular activity will hepl to:
- Keep your heart strong and healthy.
- Reduce stress, anxeity and imrpove mental wellness.
- Assist with weight loss and weight management.
- Strengthen your muscles.
Improve your mobility, posture and balance.
- Improve your quality of life and overall health.
- Assist with smoking cessation.
Healthwise offer a range of activities to suit all abilities at your local Better Leisure Centre. Your Better Health facilitator will help to identify suitable exercises, such as:
- Swimming
- Individualised gym programme
- Chair-based classes
- Pilates & Yoga
- Aqua aerobics
- Gym based supervised sessions
- Strength and balance exercises.
Please speak with your Healthcare Professional if you are interested in Healthwise as they must refer you. If your Healthcare Professional is not registered with Healthwise then please contact the Better Health Team at your local Better Leisure Centre. If your Healthcare Professional feels you will benefit from Healthwise, they will need to complete a referral form and send it to the Better Health Team who will then be in touch to screen your referral and arrange your Initial Consultation.
Email referral form to betterhealth.eden@gll.org
Alternatively, the form can be dropped off in person or posted to
Pernith Leisure Centre
Southend Road
Penrith
CA11 8JH