Activity on Referral is a countrywide fitness scheme which is available to join through your GP, Practice Nurse, or Health Visitor. The scheme is based around a reduced rate leisure membership and combined 12-week programme of physical activity.
Who is Eligible?
Activity on Referral is available to people over 16 years of age who are currently inactive. Patients can be referred for a range of reasons including being overweight/obese, issues with smoking, those suffering from depression, anxiety, mild bone and joint problems, patients with Parkinson, MS, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and back pain.
If you would like to be referred to this scheme you will need to choose which leisure centre you wish to be referred to (please see the providers below). You will then need to request a referral detailing with our admin team as to which site you wish to be referred to.
By contacting the practice, you are consenting for us to share the following information with the leisure provider:
- Personal details of your name, address and date of birth
- Contact information including telephone number and email if applicable
- Health condition as reason for referral and current medication
The information provided will only be used as part of the Activity on Referral scheme to ensure that the scheme is delivered within the County standard protocol guidelines. All data will be stored securely.
What happens …….
A healthcare professional from our practice will securely send referral with your medical details on to your chosen leisure provider.
Upon being will contacted you will be offered a consultation appointment within 7 days.
You will be able to access a 12-week exercise programme and will be able to use the fitness facilities at their convenience, with specifically designed exercise programmes to meet their exercise needs. Suitably qualified staff will prepare a bespoke programme of exercise for you after an initial discussion.
Staff will be on hand to support you at any time and will meet on a prearranged date after 6 weeks to monitor your progress and at 12 weeks/programme completion.
On completion, you will be provided with advice on how to continue with regular physical activity.
Leisure Providers
Everyone Active
SITES: Moulton Leisure Centre
COST: £0.00 consultation fee and then £28.12 per month, direct debit for 3 month committed membership. A further discount 25% can be applied under a concessions rate where applicable and evidenced (cost would be £21.19 per month).
Scheme Entitlement – use of ALL Northampton gyms, group fitness classes and swimming pools. Access to Everyone on Demand app, an on-demand fitness service with access to provide a range of workouts, classes & sessions anywhere, anytime
SITES: Lings Forum, Mounts Baths & Danes Camp Leisure Centre
COST: £0.00 consultation fee and then £22.49 per month, direct debit for 3 month committed membership. A further discount 25% can be applied under a concessions rate where applicable and evidenced (cost would be £18.37 per month).
Scheme Entitlement – use of the three sites gyms, group fitness classes, swimming pools, classes and sauna/health suite. Access to Everyone on Demand app. (as above).
Trilogy Active
SITES: Cripps Recreation Centre & Duston Sports Centre
COST: consultation fee of £15.00 and then £24.50 per month, direct debit for 3 months committed membership.
Scheme Entitlement – use of the Trilogy gyms, access to swimming pools, fitness classes, sauna, and all 50+ Activities.