Your District Council Matters Spring/Summer 2014
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Exercise on prescription THE Active Health Team, based at Salt Ayre Sports Centre operates an exercise referral scheme for NHS patients who have risk factors for coronary heart disease. Individuals who meet the scheme's criteria are referred to the team by their GP or practice nurse and are assigned an Active Health Officer, who will work closely with them to develop a 12-week individuallytailored programme of physical activities. Each officer also provides support and guidance throughout the individual’s time on the scheme as well as post scheme follow-ups.
Case Study Geoff Powell, a current simple circuits class member from Morecambe has seen an amazing difference in the quality of his life since he started attending the class in June last year.
Activities available on the scheme include swimming, gym programmes, walking, exercise classes, gym, chair based exercise classes, low level circuits and aqua mobility. The Active Health scheme has been running for more than five years and has helped hundreds of people improve their lives by adopting a healthier lifestyle. As well as this referral scheme, the Active Health Team provide activities that anyone can enjoy: • Healthy walks, Wednesdays at 11am, Salt Ayre Sports centre – FREE • Simple circuits, Wednesdays at 12.30pm, Salt Ayre Sports Centre - £2.20
For more information visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/activehelp