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Our Exercise by Referral scheme runs at all four centres and 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 in 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. Anyone referred can attend more than twice a week – additional sessions are charged at a significantly discounted rate of £4.10 per session (£3.30 for people who are in receipt of Council Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit).

The free or discounted sessions are:

• Gym
• Swimming
• Chair-based exercise
• Low impact circuit training
• Dicky Tickers
• Cardio Club
• Walking for Health

When you have completed the Exercise by Referral programme you have the option to purchase a Supersaver membership at just £20 per month which includes unlimited use of gym, swim, low impact circuits, chair based exercise and Forever Active!

For more information about the Exercise by Referral scheme, please speak to a member of the Reception team at site.