Healthwise

HEALTHWISE: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REFERRAL SCHEME (PARS)

Physical activity plays an essential role in preventing and managing a wide range of health conditions. That's why we at offer Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS) at Tadworth Leisure and Community Centre, as well as our other leisure centres in Reigate and Banstead

Health professionals can refer patients to these low-cost programmes to help improve, manage or prevent health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, depression and many more.

Our affordable exercise referral courses are designed to help participants develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to improve their health and wellbeing. This comprehensive 12-week programme features one-to-one assessments, individually tailored activity plans, and teaches how to change behaviours for lasting impact.

 

Who is PARS for?

The programme is available for Reigate & Banstead residents/ patients over the age of 18 years of age. 

It is designed to assist people who are currently inactive 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
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Depression and anxiety

What activities are available?

PARS provides members with a wide range of classes and exercise options to suit all abilities. A qualified GP Referral Instructor can help select suitable classes tailored to an individual’s medical conditions and needs. A physical activity programme may include some of the following:

  • Gym-based sessions
  • Group exercise options
  • Water-based exercise

How can the Better Health team support you?

The Better Health Team can:

  • 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

Membership options

The Healthy Living Membership provides access to the Gym, Pool and Classes on a monthly or pay as you play fee, obtainable for previously sedentary individuals who have a medical condition(s).

Current prices are available on request.

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How to register

If you are interested in PARS, please speak to your GP, Practice Nurse or Healthcare Professional who will then be able to authorise your request.

They must then complete and send the necessary referral form to us at Healthwiserab@gll.org.

Once we have received your completed referral form, one of the Healthwise team will call you to arrange your first appointment at a Reigate and Banstead Leisure Centre.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Healthwise Team on 0207 3861 061.