Aimed at young people aged 12 to 18 years, who live with an illness or long-term health condition to increase physical activity levels and improve their quality of life.
The Junior Exercise Referral Scheme is aimed at young people aged 12 to 18 years, who live with an illness or long-term health condition to increase physical activity levels and improve their quality of life.
Our Exercise Referral Team are Advanced Specialist Instructors, highly experienced in prescribing exercise for medical conditions. They will provide support and advice as well as design and guide you through your own personal exercise plan based on your medical conditions and ability.
The scheme provides unlimited access to Crewe Lifestyle Centre and usage of:
The Gym (age appropriate)
Next Gen Gym sessions
Swimming
Group Exercise classes (age appropriate)
Racket sports
The following medical conditions are eligible for the Junior Exercise Referral Scheme programme and includes:
Eligible Conditions:
Making Contact
If you are eligible for the scheme you will be contacted by our Triage team to discuss your medical history, medication and your physical ability to exercise and then invited to a consultation appointment. We will ask for proof of condition and young people aged 12 to 16 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer to all appointments.
Initial Consultation
Consultations are face to face with an Advanced Specialist Health Instructor, taking approximately 30 minutes and provide:
Starting Your Programme
After you’ve completed your 1:1 consultation you are now ready to start your exercise programme.
Maintenance
At various stages during the programme, you are required to meet your Instructor to review the progress being made towards your goals and refine where necessary. Once you have completed the 12-week programme you will be offered a membership or pay as you go options are available to support you with your exercise journey and managing your condition.
Regular physical activity can help manage;
Being physically active is not only fun and enjoyable, it can also help you manage existing health conditions.
The scheme is a funded programme and free of charge to the young person, who may exercise with a Buddy free of charge, such as family member, carer or friend.
If you think you are eligible for the scheme, a referral from a health professional, such as GP, Practice Nurse, Social Prescriber, Family Worker, is required.
We are now accepting self-referral for our Junior Exercise Referral, please note, cancer referrals need to be a medical referral.
If you require any further information please contact our Everybody Healthy:
Email: [email protected]
or
Call: 01270 685589
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