What Are Specialist Rehabilitation Classes?
Our Specialist Rehabilitation Exercise Classes provide safe, structured support for people recovering from illness or living with a long-term medical condition. These NHS aligned programmes are clinically informed and delivered by our Advanced Specialist Health Instructors, ensuring you receive care that’s both effective and personalised.
Whether you’re rebuilding confidence after a heart condition, managing the effects of cancer treatment, or living with a long-term lung condition, we’re here to help you move more, feel better, and live well with the right level of support.
All Specialist Rehabilitation programmes require a referral from a health professional.

How to Access Specialist Rehabilitation
Starting your rehabilitation journey with us is simple, every programme begins with a health professional referral submitted through our online referral portal.
Please speak to your health professional to find out more. Health Professionals refer directly through the Refer-All management system.
Specialist Rehabilitation Class Options
Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation
Supporting recovery after a Cardiac event
Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation helps you maintain and progress your recovery after completing NHS Phase III Cardiac Rehab or following a diagnosed heart condition. These sessions provide a safe space to rebuild strength, improve fitness, and continue adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
Delivered by:
BACPRtrained Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialists
Access:
Referral required from NHS Cardiac Rehabilitation Teams or other health professionals.
Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise support during and after Cancer treatment
Our Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation programme is designed for people living with cancer or recovering from treatment. Sessions focus on restoring strength, managing fatigue and supporting emotional wellbeing — all within a calm and compassionate environment.
Access:
Referral required through Refer-All from a Cancer Nurse Specialist, GP, Macmillan professional, Hospice or other approved health professional.
Please speak to your health professional to find out more.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Helping you move and breathe better with a lung condition
This programme supports people living with COPD and other long-term respiratory conditions, helping improve breathing efficiency, strength and day to day function.
Access:
Referral through Refer-All from NHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services or other health professionals.
Please speak to your health professional to find out more.
Frequently asked questions
These classes are conditionspecific exercise programmes designed to support people recovering from illness or living with a longterm medical condition. Sessions are NHS aligned, clinically informed, and delivered by Advanced Specialist Health Instructors.
Yes. All Specialist Rehabilitation programmes require a health professional referral. This ensures the programme is safe, appropriate, and tailored to your condition.
Referrals may be made by: GPs, Nurses, Cancer Nurse Specialists, Macmillan professionals, Hospice teams, NHS Cardiac Rehabilitation teams, NHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation services, Physiotherapists or other allied health professionals.
Once your referral is received, our team reviews your information and arranges a personal consultation. This helps us understand your needs and ensure you’re placed in the right programme.
Specialist Rehabilitation programmes support individuals with:
- Cardiac conditions (postevent or postPhase III NHS rehab)
- Cancer (during or after treatment)
- COPD and long-term respiratory conditions
- Other longterm or complex medical conditions as assessed
Absolutely. All exercises are adapted to your ability, condition, and comfort level. Your instructor will guide you and adjust exercises as needed.
Sessions run at selected Everybody Health & Leisure centres equipped with specialist instructors and accessible facilities. Your consultation will confirm the most suitable location.
Most participants attend weekly, but your instructor will recommend the best frequency depending on your condition, goals, and the specific programme.
Taking the Next Step
If you’re a health professional supporting a patient with a longterm condition, you can submit a referral online using our dedicated referral portal.

