
Active Referral selection of physical activity programmes for people with medical conditions, whose health would benefit from being more active. Each programme helps people to be active in a safe environment and manage the symptoms of their condition.
The following programmes are available under the Active Referral Scheme:
- Exercise Referral *
- ESCAPE-pain - Requires physio consultation to access
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation *
- Steady Steps
- Fit4Surgery Cancer Prehabilitation - Patients listed for major cancer surgery. Requires specialist hospital referral
*Please note there is typically a cost to access these services in Leicestershire. Please contact local co-ordinator for full details
Activities will differ depending on the programme and location but typically include:
- Fitness/gym based personalised exercise programmes
- Swimming pool-based activities including aqua aerobics
- Low impact group exercise classes such as Tai Chi, seated exercise or circuits
- Group health/guided walks
- Green gym projects such as community allotments and conservation projects
- Virtual physical activity sessions where appropriate
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Exercise Referral is 12 week programme of personalised physical activity support for people with specific health conditions.
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Do you have knee or hip pain? ESCAPE-pain is an education and exercise programme for people with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Phase IV) is a 12-16 week group based exercise programme for people who have recently experienced a cardiac event.
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Alongside health and care partners, we offer a free postural stability exercise programme called Steady Steps.
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For Healthcare professionals wishing to refer patients to Exercise Referral or Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
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What happens to patients data - Exercise Referral and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Contact your Local Active Referral Scheme Co-ordinators

Charnwood
Nicola Small
Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps
- Mobile
- 07730801967
- gp-referral-charnwood@fusion-lifestyle.com
- Website
- https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/exercisereferral

Blaby
Darren Farish
Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps
- Telephone
- 0116 272 7696
- Darren.Farish@blaby.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.activeblaby.org.uk/

Harborough
Kate Gardiner
Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, cancer prehab, steady steps
- Telephone
- 07818 580419
- k.gardiner@harborough.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.harboroughsport.org.uk/activereferral

Leicester City - Live Well Leicester
Carla Broadbent
Available programmes: Healthy Lifestyle service for people with long term health conditions including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, stop smoking service, weight management service, alcohol support service.
- Telephone
- 0116 454 4000
- livewell@leicester.gov.uk
- Website
- http://livewell.leicester.gov.uk/
- @LiveWellLeics
- http://facebook.com/LiveWellLeicester

Hinckley & Bosworth
Julie Mansfield
Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps, cancer prehab
- Telephone
- 07990 136242
- Julie.Mansfield@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.activehb.org.uk/active-referral-schemes

Melton
David Hayton Hill
Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehab, steady steps, cancer prehab
- Mobile
- 07896 856258
- dhayton-hill@melton.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk/physical-activity-referral

North West Leicestershire
Tom Bodle
Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps
- Telephone
- 01530 454839
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/exercise_referral

Oadby & Wigston
Lucie Mugridge
Available programmes: Exercise Referral, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Steady Steps
- Mobile
- 07464901190
- Lucie.Mugridge@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk/exercise-referral1

Rutland
Jo Roberts
Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps, lower back Pilates
- Telephone
- 07966 535760
- activerutlandhealth@rutland.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.activerutland.org.uk/activereferral
For more information please contact:

Andrew Harris
Sports Development Officer
Active Together
I am working flexibly in the office or at home, therefore please contact me via email or phone number provided.
My areas of responsibility are:
- Active Referral (Leicestershire Central Coordination)
- ESCAPE-pain (Leicestershire Central Coordination LCC funded pilots)
- Fit4Surgery Prehabilitation (Cancer) Programme
- Walk, Run, Cycle Together
- North West Leicestershire Link Officer
- Telephone
- 01509 467483
- a.harris@active-together.org