Exercise on Referral – ‘Active for Life’
Our Exercise on Referral scheme, ‘Active for Life’ is delivered in partnership with Forest Heath District Council and is a subsidised scheme encouraging people towards regular physical activity, offering advice on healthy eating, help with stopping smoking and how to combat stress. ‘Active for Life’ is for people who are referred to us by a health professional such as a GP, Practice Nurse or physiotherapist and who they believe would benefit from a more active lifestyle.
“Being physically active is crucial to good health. If a medication existed that had a similar effect on preventing disease it would be hailed as a miracle cure”
Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer
Reasons for referral may include:
High Blood pressure, Diabetes, Depression/ Anxiety, Obesity, Asthma
Circulatory disease, Bone and joint problems
(Please note that for your own safety the scheme will not accept people with certain conditions)
What happens on the scheme?
The referral is for 12 weeks and you are invited to attend twice each week.
The initial assessment costs: £20.00 / £15.00 Discount & £10.00 Concession
Payment is required at the time of booking.
Cost per session: £4.50 / £3.50 Discount / £2.50 Concession
For full details of our Active Leisure Card concession scheme and activity prices please contact Reception.
What activities are available?
Cardiovascular sessions (in our fitness studios)
Resistance/strength (in our fitness studios)
Aquagym (at our swimming pools)
Swimming (at our swimming pools)
Group Exercise classes (at our leisure centres and swimming pools)
Signposting to: Smoking Cessation support
Weight management classes
Local Health Walks
Chair based exercise classes
Community support programmes
Which practices are part of the scheme in forest heath?
Burwell Surgery, Elbourne, Forest Group, Lakenheath, Linton Surgery,
Market Cross, Oakfield Surgery, Orchard House, Red Lodge,
Rookery Medical Centre, Staploe Surgery, Victoria Surgery, WhiteHouse, Wickhambrooke Surgery
Other health professionals: Dieticians,
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Physiotherapists
How do I get started?
If you feel you would benefit from the scheme please speak to your GP, Practice Nurse, Community Psychiatric Nurse or physiotherapist on your next visit.
Your health professional will complete a referral form and ask you to phone one of our leisure centres or swimming pools for an assessment appointment.
Brandon Leisure Centre (01842) 819 150
Mildenhall (Dome) Leisure Centre (01638) 717 737
Newmarket Leisure Centre (01638) 782 500
Aquagym is available at:
Mildenhall Swimming Pool (01638) 712 515
Newmarket Leisure Centre (01638) 782 500
Please remember to bring your completed referral form with you when attending your assessment.
Welcome to the start of your healthy new life!