The 12-week Southend on Sea Physical Activity Referral service has been designed to help inactive people that are struggling with their mental and physical health. It does this by encouraging them to get more physically active both within the service and beyond, people are given the tools and support required to take more control over their own health.
What does this service involve?
For a 12-week period, clients will be encouraged to build up their weekly activity levels by either attending specialised gym session or if the gym isn’t for you we offer activities in the community, including classes with Active life, cycling with Just Ride Southend, bouldering at Indi Rock and yoga with Yoga 4 all.
All clients will take part in an initial assessment at the beginning and a completion assessment end of their 12-week course. After the initial assessment, those who wish to use the gym will be given an induction to teach them how to use the equipment. Those who want to use the swimming pool, classes or community based sessions will be registered to start attending sessions and safely increase activity and wellbeing levels.
Once you have completed the sessions, you will be encouraged to continue with regular physical activity and will be provided with information on local activity groups and clubs.
We will contact you 3 months from start date on the course to offer further advice and support where needed by an administrator or exercise professional.
Who is this Service for?
- All Adults aged over 16 years and live or work in Southend.
- Inactive.
- Have an existing health condition.
- People who have risk factors for disease (overweight or obese, high BP, cholesterol, or mild depression).
Occasionally doctors may recommend a patient doesn’t exercise if they have a severe health condition that could be made worse by activity. To join the service we’ll need you to confirm that you haven’t had this advise from your doctor. If you’re not sure speak to your GP, who can send a referral for you.
How much will it cost?
You have a choice of pay-as-you-go for £2 per session with Fusion gyms, Active Life, Just Ride Southend, Indi Rock or Yoga 4 All. Alternatively, Fusion gyms also offer a discounted membership option
For more information please call 0333 005 0095
How do I join this service?
It’s easy, you can join by calling us on 0333 005 0095, email or speak to your GP who will set you up on the service for you.
For GP’s and other professionals that would like to make a referral please use this professional referral form.
