GP referral scheme
What does the course involve?
- A ten week exercise programme adapted to suit individual
needs.
- Twice weekly attendance on specific days and times dependant on
the venue.
- Each referral will have an assessment prior to and at the end
of the 10 week course.
Who can be referred?
Anybody who requires introduction to exercise including those
patients who have been inactive for many years, those with specific
medical needs and also people who could just benefit from a
healthier lifestyle!
How much does it cost?
There is a nominal fee of £15. Concessions are also
available.
What happens at the end of the course?
At the end of the 10 weeks, referrals have the option to take out a
membership at a reduced rate if they wish to continue with the
exercise.
What are the next steps?
- Make an appointment with your GP as they are the referring
agency.
- After consultation with your GP, you will be referred to the
Life Matters Scheme.
- Our GP Referral Officer will then contact you when they receive
the referral.
How will exercise help me?
- Helps keep your heart strong & healthy and reduce risk of
heart attacks and strokes
- Can help with weight loss
- Can improve your posture
- Can improve your strength and muscle tone
- Increases your bone density
- Improves your breathing and respiritory system
- Improves your circulatory system and much more!!
Where do the schemes operate?
- Banks Leisure Centre
- Burscough Fitness and Raquets Leisure Centre
- Nye Bevan Pool, Skelmersdale
- Park Pool, Ormskirk
Contact us
For more information, contact your Local GP Referral Officer on
01695 555804.
Related information
> Banks Leisure Centre
> Burscough Fitness and Raquets Leisure
Centre
> Nye Bevan Pool, Skelmersdale
> Park Pool,
Ormskirk
> Health
promotion