Healthwise is designed to help individuals with existing medical conditions experience the benefits of physical activity in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you're just starting out or looking to get back on track, Healthwise offers a personalised approach to encourage people of all abilities to become and remain more active.
Tailored for all abilities, Healthwise provides a supportive environment to:
Our dedicated Healthwise team is your key to success. They'll provide expert guidance and support every step of the way, offering:
The initiative targets Bedfordshire residents and seeks to support those who face challenges in engaging in conventional exercise programs due to medical conditions or special needs. Common factors leading to participation in the program include:
Healthwise provides a wide range of exercise classes and activities suitable for individuals of all skill levels. A qualified GP Referral Instructor is on hand to assist members in selecting classes that best suit their individual medical conditions and needs. The program may include various options such as:
Our Physical Activity Referral Scheme is a 12-week tailored programme which includes exercise prescription, accountability calls and face to face appointments which are designed to support those living with health conditions to break down barriers to participation and to create opportunities for long- lasting change which will have positive implications for their health and well-being.
Within the 12 weeks there will an option to touch base with your health referral instructor and to attend a range of Healthwise specific physical activity sessions.
The cost of using our service is £26.50 per month for up to 2 years* and this gives you access to swimming, fitness classes and the gym as well as Healthwise specific sessions at three of our leisure centres and selected sessions at an additional two centres within our partnership or is £5.50 per activity on a pay as you go basis. *prices can be subject to change.
The centres you can access at the prices above are:
Includes access to:
If you considering getting more active and not sure how to exercise safely with your health condition/s, please get in touch with us on healthwise.bedford@gll.org and we will contact you to explain our referral process.
Contact us