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.
The Healthwise physical activity referral scheme aims to support individuals to the benefits of physical activity in order to help reduce risk factors for chronic disease and manage existing medical conditions. Typical reasons for being referred into the programme include:
As well as 1-1 support from our Healthwise team, you will have access to the gym, pool, group exercise classes, and our Healthwise specific sessions which include:
Our Cardiac rehabilitation programme is designed for those who may have had a cardiac event and have been referred either from their GP or from a Phase 3 team at the local hospital.
The programme safely explores the benefits of physical activity and provides individuals with the tools to develop the lifestyle behaviours needed for a smother recovery, including heathy eating habits and stress management techniques.
Phase IV runs over 12 weeks. Classes are supervised by our fully qualified Cardiac Rehab Specialist Exercise Instructors.
Every year, more and more people are receiving successful cancer treatment. Many people affected by cancer want to make positive changes in their lives. Taking steps to be physically active as part of a healthier lifestyle can be part of this.
Our Cancer rehabilitation programme is designed to help people who have been diagnosed with a cancer to participate in exercise. The referral will allow for individualised progression as well as a social aspect of meeting other participants also experiencing a cancer diagnosis.
FUNDED MEMBERSHIPS
We currently have a number of 12 week funded memberships available for people who are pre, during or post cancer treatment. If you, or someone that you know could benefit from this, please email healthwise.lincoln@gl.org for more information.
To become a member within our Healthwise scheme, you must be referred into the service by a Healthcare professional, such as your GP. They will approve your participation, and once we recieve the referral from them, we will get in touch with you to arrange your initial assessment.
Healthwise memberships are available on a direct debit at £26 per month, or on a pay as you go option for £5 per individual session. The membership gives you access to the gym, pool and group exercise sessions at Yarborough and Birchwood leisure centres.
If you would like more information, or to have a chat with one of the team, please email healthwise.lincoln@gll.org