What is the Exercise by Referral scheme?
Our Exercise by Referral scheme aims to increase exercise and activity for people who want to improve their health. It is aimed at people who currently do either no or very little physical activity but who are motivated to do more.
To participate on the scheme, you must be aged over 19 and make an appointment with your GP who will decide with you whether you can be referred to the scheme.
You may see other health professionals such as practice nurses, weight management advisors, stop smoking advisors, community mental health staff, hospital staff, physiotherapist – and they can also refer you.
Once you have been referred, we will contact you by letter to arrange your first 1:1 appointment to talk about your referral and plan an exercise programme that is best suited for you and your personal needs and interests with realistic goals agreed. Activities can include, gym, swimming, low impact circuit training, cardiac rehabilitation, chair based exercise and forever active. Other activities are available but are chargeable at a pay as you go rate.
The scheme will last for a 12-week period and a development record will be issued to you so you can record your activity sessions. You will also be given an activity leaflet which will provide all the essential information about where you can attend group sessions, supervised classes and any of the individual activities on offer.
Patients are able to complete a referral onto the programme through the Live life better Derbyshire website.
Sessions
Our Exercise by Referral scheme currently offers two sessions per week free of charge for the first 12-weeks. Any additional sessions are charged at a significantly discounted rate to support all, including vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
The free or discounted sessions are: Chair Based Exercise; Low Impact Circuit Training; Dicky Tickers; Feel The Beat; Cardio Club; Gym; Swimming; and Walking for Health.
Prices
- People who are in receipt of Council Housing Benefit / Council Tax Benefit will pay £3.30 per session
- People not in receipt of any benefits will be charged £4.10 for the same sessions
- When you have completed the Exercise by Referral programme you have the option to purchase a Supersaver at £20 per month which includes unlimited use of gym, swim, low impact circuits, chair based exercise and forever active!
Venues
Participating venues and suitable exercise sessions include:
- Dronfield Sports Centre
- Sharley Park Leisure Centre
- Eckington Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre
- Killamarsh Active
More Information
For more information about the Exercise by Referral scheme, please telephone 01246 217215 or email