Healthwise

Physical Activity Referral Scheme

Healthwise introduces individuals to the benefits of physical activity in order to help manage and improve existing medical conditions. Healthwise aims to encourage people of all abilities to become and remain more active which should in turn improve knowledge, skills, confidence and improve an individual’s health and wellbeing.

Who is Healthwise for?

The programme is for Preston residents or patients from a Preston GP surgery. It is designed to assist people who are currently inactive with medical conditions or other specialist requirements that prevent them from entering mainstream exercise. Common reasons for referral include:

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

What support can the team provide?

The Better Health Team:

  • Assess and monitor progress, providing suitable physical activity for your condition.
  • Motivate and encourage you during your activity programme to achieve
  • your goals.
  • Advise you on how to exercise safely and with confidence.
  • Provide assistance to exercise independently.
  • Provide support and answer your questions.

How can I become a Healthwise Member?

Healthwise is a referral only programme which can be prescribed via your:

  • General Practitioner (GP)
  • District Nurse
  • Social Prescriber
  • Once your referral has been received, you will be triaged by the
  • Healthwise Team via telephone consultation to assess your eligibility for the programme. 

Information for Health Professionals

For information on the process for Health Professionals and to register for the scheme, please contact the Healthwise Team via email  healthwise.preston@gll.org

Hear more about how the Healthwise programme has helped some of our members