Exercise referral schemes

Healthwise

Healthwise is a Physical Activity Referral Scheme (PARS), where Health Professionals can refer patients to a low cost physical activity programme. It is designed for individuals with existing health conditions, such as CHD and Asthma, as well as those at risk of developing health conditions, including CHD, diabetes, obesity and depression.

Healthwise is designed for those patients who are not currently active, but who would benefit from physical activity. We recommend that you explore thoroughly with each patient whether they are ready to start an exercise programme, and ask that you read the inclusion criteria carefully before referring a patient. This is not a long term solution for those requiring one-to-one attention.

For more information on the scheme, contact Jamie Ross, Healthwise Manager for Hackney, via healthwise.hackney@gll.org

Healthy Lifestyles

The Healthy Lifestyles Scheme is an innovative project working with 7-13 year olds in Hackney and the City who are overweight. The programme offers support to young people in achieving healthier lifestyles through physical activity, healthier eating and behaviour change, with an emphasis on having fun and building self-esteem. Participants are offered a structured 10-week programme of sessions covering a wide variety of health-related topics and parents/carers and other family members are also supported and encouraged to participate. GPs, school nurses, teachers and other professionals may refer participants into the scheme and potential clients or their families may also self-refer.

For more information, contact Des Ryner, Healthy Lifestyles Project Coordinator    des@corehealthandfitness.co.uk