Leisure United Exercise Programme

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The Leisure United Exercise Programme is a patient referral scheme for GP's, Community Navigators and Health Professionals.

The programme will offer a FREE month of gym use & classes (off peak) for referred patients who would benefit from exercise.

This will be led by Leisure United staff and will offer risk assessments, inductions and weekly check-ins throughout the 4 weeks.

Once the 4 weeks is completed, patients will be offered a discounted full gym membership.

Once patients are referred, they will be contacted via Leisure staff to discuss the programme.

Staff Qualifications:

  • Level 3 Personal training
  • Pre and Post-Natal level 2
  • Masters degree in Human Nutrition
  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor
  • Nutrition BSc Degree
  • Exercise Referral & Long Term Conditions

Waiting time to be contacted following the referral is 2-4 weeks.

Service statistics
Usually replies in 6 days
100% of referrals accepted
Categories:
Exercise and fitness classes
Activities for older people
Sports clubs and groups
Sports facilities
Health advice
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Service access criteria:

Accepted Conditions:

Moderate Risk:  

Stable hypertension
Type 2 diabetes (stable)
Obesity BMI 30+ (no complications)
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis.

Low Risk:

Mild anxiety
Depression
Type 1 diabetes
Controlled asthma
Hypercholesterolemia
Musculoskeletal (Pain/Injury)

Other medical conditions will be assessed when the referral is received. 

Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Exercise, referral, gym
Who can refer: Professional referrals only
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