Active Referral

A selection of physical activity programmes for people with medical conditions, whose health would benefit from being more active.

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

Contact your Local Active Referral Scheme Co-ordinators

Charnwood

Charnwood

Nicola Small

Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps

Mobile
07730801967
Website
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/exercisereferral
Blaby

Blaby

Darren Farish

Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps

Telephone
0116 272 7696
Website
https://www.activeblaby.org.uk/
Harborough

Harborough

Kate Gardiner

Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, cancer prehab, steady steps

Telephone
07818 580419
Website
https://www.harboroughsport.org.uk/activereferral
Leicester City - Live Well Leicester

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
Website
http://livewell.leicester.gov.uk/
Hinckley & Bosworth

Hinckley & Bosworth

Julie Mansfield

Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps, cancer prehab

Telephone
07990 136242
Website
https://www.activehb.org.uk/active-referral-schemes
Melton

Melton

David Hayton Hill

Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehab, steady steps, cancer prehab

Mobile
07896 856258
Website
https://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk/physical-activity-referral
North West Leicestershire

North West Leicestershire

Tom Bodle

Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps

Telephone
01530 454839
Website
https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/exercise_referral
Oadby & Wigston

Oadby & Wigston

Lucie Mugridge

Available programmes: Exercise Referral, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Steady Steps

Mobile
07464901190
Website
https://www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk/exercise-referral1
Rutland

Rutland

Jo Roberts

Available programmes: Exercise referral, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, steady steps, lower back Pilates

Telephone
07966 535760
Website
https://www.activerutland.org.uk/activereferral

For more information please contact:

Andrew Harris

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