Prestwood Health Membership

HEALTHWISE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REFERRAL SCHEME (PARS)

Healthwise introduces individuals to the benefits of physical activity in order to help reduce risk factors for chronic disease and manage existing medical conditions. The programme is designed to encourage people of all abilities to become and remain more physically active, helping to increase fitness levels and improve health and well-being. Healthwise provides a welcoming, affordable and accessible service to those attending our centres.

Inclusion criteria:

Resident in a HP16 postcode or registered with a GP surgery in HP16.
Over 18 years old.
Medical condition meets the inclusion criteria.
Ready to make a change (Pre-contemplation, contemplation phase).
Physically inactive (Less than 30 minutes per week & no gym membership within the last 6 months).

WHO IS HEALTHWISE FOR?

The scheme is for HP16 residents or patients registered with a HP16 GP/doctors surgery who are physically inactive. It is designed to assist people with medical conditions or other specialist requirements that may be a barrier to accessing mainstream activity in leisure centres.

Common reasons for referral:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Circulatory/respiratory diseases
• Depression & anxiety
• Arthritis

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED?

Initial Assessment with a GP Referral Qualified Fitness Manager

12 week programme will be provided which includes 3x 1 hour supervised sessions (first week, week 6 and final week)

Programme will be tailored to the individuals health requirements/objectives and may include sessions unsupervised in the gym, gym based group fitness classes or studio based group fitness classes.

HOW CAN THE HEALTHWISE TEAM SUPPORT?

Assess and monitor your progress
Motivate and encourage you during your activity programme
Advise you on how to exercise safely and with confidence
Answer your questions

WHAT MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

All successful referrals who meet the inclusion criteria for the Healthwise physical activity referral scheme will require a membership to access our fitness centre.

The Healthwise membership is a subsidized membership that provides full inclusive access to the gym and classes at Prestwood Gym & Fitness Centre. This currrently costs just £25 per month on direct debit. This membership requires proof of eligibility which only the local Healthwise Manager can provide so please contact us first via healthwise.prestwood@gll.org before taking out this membership online.

HOW TO REGISTER?

If you are interested then please email healthwise.prestwood@gll.org to request a referral form. This will need to be completed by the individual and signed by a GP, nurse or other registered health professional (such as physiotherapists or chiropractors) to confirm the medical requirements of the individual.

Once your referral has been received, the healthwise team will contact you to screen your referral further and if successful, you will be contacted by our Healthwise qualified manager to arrange your initial assessment and to register your membership.

If you have any further enquiries or questions please use the healthwise.prestwood@gll.org email.