What is the Physical Activity Service?
- A mechanism for Health Practitioners & partner organisation to signpost residents to physical activity support, guidance and intervention.
- Service is suitable for anyone requiring support and guidance to move more so they can lead a more active and healthier lifestyle.
- Emphasis is on the resident to complete the contact us form
- Moving as medicine.
- The appropriate level of service is based on the resident needs.
Physical Activity Pathways
Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS)
The Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS) provides a physical activity pathway for individuals and families who are inactive within the Melton Borough. The aim of the scheme is to improve the physical and mental health of clients, by making physical activity and/or sport, a regular part of their lives.
Active at Home Programme - A three-month bespoke package of home-based physical activity support.
Active Swimming Programme - Receive concessionary PAYG Swimming through Everyone Active.
Active Classes Programme - Receive concessionary PAYG Classes through Everyone Active.
Exercise Referral
Exercise Referral is a selection of physical activity programmes for people with controlled 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.
What programmes are available?
- Exercise Referral Gym Programme - 12 weeks supported gym exercise programme with guidance from a qualified exercise referral instructor. Bespoke programme to suit your needs to achieve your goals with regular check ins.
- Exercise Referral Aqua Programme - 12 week supported pool based session (1 per week) at Waterfield Leisure centre with a qualified Exercise referral instructor.
- Exercise Referral Class Programme - 12 week class, delivered at Waterfield Leisure Centre (1 per week) with a qualified exercise referral instructor.
- Exercise Referral Community Programme - 12 week class which changes each week, delivered at a local community venue (1 per week) with a qualified instructor.
Steady Steps (Falls Prevention)
An exercise programme proven to help over 65's develop strength, balance and mobility, and ultimately prevent falls.
Sessions run weekly for 24 weeks. They are designed to help those whom have suffered a fall, or are at an increased risk of falls, and who might also find themselves socially isolated.
People may be eligible for the Steady Steps programme if they are aged over 65, are at risk of falling (e.g. have a high fear or falling or poor balance) or have fallen less than three times in the past 12 months.
Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a tailored physical activity programme for patients who have undergone a cardiac event or cardiac surgery. A medical professional refers a client to our 16 week exercise programme. These sessions are supervised by a qualified instructor and take place at Waterfield Leisure Centre. The client will then have weekly sessions in a small group.
Community Signposting
The Healthy & Active Communities Team know of activities that are being delivered locally, so we can point you in the direction on how to get involved.
Complete the Contact Us Form and we will be able to assist.
