Healthwise Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Healthwise aims to introduce individuals to the benefits of physical activity and encourage these individuals to remain activate in order to help reduce risk factors for chronic disease, and help manage existing medical conditions.

The scheme offers support and motivation to individuals to educate, equip and empower them and help them to self-manage their medical condition and health.

Healthwise is a 12-week programme tailored to individual needs.

Common reasons for referral include:

High blood pressure
Diabetes
Asthma
Circulatory / respiratory diseases
Depression and anxiety

Participants make a subsidised payment of £25 or $4.50 pay as you go for the programme after passing an initial assessment.

For this price, you have access to all BETTER facilities across the Olympic Park, including gym, exercise classes and the Olympic swimming pool.

Service statistics

Usually replies in 18 days

63% of referrals accepted

Service access criteria: The scheme is for local residents and community of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and surrounding boroughs. Over 18 years of age. Willing and able to participant in physical activity.

Categories:

Exercise and fitness classes

Sports clubs and groups

Sports facilities

Connecting with others

Getting active

Healthy lifestyle

Information and advice

Managing a long-term health condition

Additional needs catered for:

Wheelchair accessible

Learning difficulty friendly