Exercise Referral Scheme
Get fitter and healthier...
What is it?
- The scheme offers a programme of tailor-made activity at a local leisure centre for the prevention, improvement or management of your health condition.
- You must be prepared to attend a number of appointment based sessions of exercise, within a specified period*.
- During the sessions, a trained exercise specialist will be on hand to guide and support you.
- You must be referred by a GP or other healthcare professional using the special referral form (you can only be referred once). Please note that your GP may not feel that a referral is appropriate for your condition and may be able to suggest a more appropriate Wellbeing service.
*number of sessions varies depending on the leisure centre
Why do it?
- The Exercise Referral Scheme gives you a specialised exercise programme which is suitable and beneficial for your particular health condition.
- The atmosphere is friendly and conducive to encouraging people of all ages and fitness levels to participate regularly in exercise.
How much will it cost?
- The consultation at the leisure centre is free.
- After that, you will be given a discounted price for the sessions (price varies across centres).
- You may also be offered an incentive to continue using the leisure centre at the end of the sessions.
The referral process
Initial meeting with your GP or healthcare professional.
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You meet the referral criteria.
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Your GP or healthcare professional completes and signs Section A of the referral form.
You complete and sign Section B of the form.
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You or your healthcare professional will then need to either send or scan/email the form to the Wellbeing team at Horsham District Council, who will arrange to meet you to discuss your needs.
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The Wellbeing team will register you on the scheme with your chosen leisure centre.
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The leisure centre will contact you to arrange an induction/assessment.
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You start the course.
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At the end of the course you will receive a questionnaire to complete .
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You may be offered an incentive to continue exercising at the leisure centre.
The Horsham District Exercise Referral Scheme is currently delivered at:
- Billingshurst Leisure Centre, ~Station Road, Billingshurst RH14 9RY www.placesforpeopleleisure.org
- Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham RH12 3YS www.placesforpeopleleisure.org
- Chanctobury Sport & Leisure, Spierbridge Road , Storrington RH20 4PG www.impulseleisure.co.uk
- Henfield Leisure Centre, North Croft, Henfield BN5 9QB www.henfieldleisure.co.uk
- Pavilions in the Park, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DF www.placesforpeopleleisure.org
- Steyning Leisure Centre, Horsham Road, Steyning BN44 3AA www.placesforpeopleleisure.org
If you would like to download a copy of the information leaflet please click on the link below.