Healthwise Croydon - Physical Activity Referral Scheme

The Healthwise 12 week Physical Activity Referral Scheme introduces individuals to the benefits of physical activity in order to help reduce risk factors for chronic disease and manage existing medical conditions.

It is designed to assist people who are currently inactive 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, Depression and anxiety

This scheme is delivered across Croydon at Waddon, New Addington, South Norwood and Thornton Heath Leisure Centre. 

For details on how to obtain a referral please discuss this with your local GP, or for further information look at our website. 
 

Categories:
Connecting with others
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Service access criteria:

18+, Live or have a GP within the Croydon Borough, currently inactive and have a long term health condition.

Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Waiting list (weeks): 4
Physical Activity, Health, GP Referral, Leisure, Exercise, Condition
Who can refer: Professional referrals only
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