Northampton Activity on Referral Scheme
A Quick Guide for Patients
Activity on Referral is a countrywide fitness scheme which is available to join through your GP, Practice Nurse or Health Visitor. The scheme is based around a reduced rate leisure membership and combined 12-week programme of physical activity.
Who is Eligible?
Activity on Referral is available to people over 16 years of age who are currently inactive. Patients can be referred for a range of reasons including; being overweight/obese, issues with smoking, those suffering from depression, anxiety, mild bone and joint problems, patients with Parkinson, MS, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and back pain.
If you would like to be referred to this activity scheme, please email our designated email address mayfieldsurgery1@nhs.net your name, DOB and interest to join the scheme.
By contacting the practice, you are consenting for us to share the following information with Trilogy Gym:
- Your Name
- Your Date of Birth
- Tel Number
- Email contact if applicable
- Health condition as reason for referral and current medication
The information provided will only be used as part of the Activity on Referral scheme to ensure that the scheme is delivered within the County standard protocol guidelines. All data will be stored securely.
What happens …….
A Healthcare professional from our practice will securely email a completed referral form with your medical details on to Trilogy Leisure.
Trilogy staff will contact you within 5 working days.
You will be offered a consultation appointment within 7 days after Trilogy make contact.
You will be able to access a 12-week exercise programme and have access to their leisure centres during the 12 weeks:
· Duston Sports Leisure Centre
· Cripps Recreation Centre (Northampton General Hospital Grounds)
Patients will be able to use the fitness facilities at their convenience, with specifically designed exercise programmes to meet their exercise needs. Suitably qualified staff will prepare a bespoke programme of exercise for you after an initial discussion.
Staff will be on hand to support you at any time and will meet on a prearranged dates after 6 weeks to monitor your progress and at 12 weeks/programme completion.
On completion, you will be provided with advice on how to continue with regular physical activity.
COST:
Consultation Fee - £15.00 (fee includes consultation meetings with AoR exercise professional at 1, 6 & 12 weeks)
Scheme Cost - £24.50 per month, direct debit for 3 months committed membership.
Scheme Entitlement –Unlimited use of all Trilogy gyms access to swimming pools, over 60 fitness classes and health suites, all 50Plus activities and walking sports.