WHO ARE WE?

Our Healthwise programme is delivered by a dedicated team of exercise professionals. The team are on hand to offer information and support with physical activity and healthy lifestyles advice.

The Healthwise team will help:

• Assess and monitor your progress, providing suitable physical activity for you condition.
• Motivate and encourage you during your activity programme to help you achieve your goals.
• Advise you on how to exercise safely and with confidence.
• Provide support and answer your questions.

WHO CAN JOIN THE PROGRAMME?

The Healthwise programme is for people who:

• Are a resident of Greenwich/Have a GP based in Greenwich and are aged 16+.
• Are currently inactive, that is, doing less than 30 minutes of moderate activity a week.
• Are ready to make significant changes to their daily habits.
• Need structured support to make lifestyle changes.
• Have at least one established risk factor of chronic condition (stable) that could be prevented or improved through being more active.
• Do not have a contraindication to exercise or fall outside of the eligibility criteria.
• Providing you fit the eligibility criteria, you can be referred to Healthwise by your GP, Practice Nurse, specialist consultant, link worker or other allied health professional.

If your GP or nurse feel you may benefit from the programme they will need to complete a referral form and send it to the Healthwise team who will contact you to discuss the programme further and make an initial appointment.

HOW CAN BEING MORE ACTIVE HELP?

Regular activity can reduce the risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer with the national recommendations being to participate in 150+ minutes of moderate activity per week. Being active will help to:

• Keep your heart strong and healthy.
• Reduce stress and anxiety.
• Assist with weight loss and weight management.
• Strengthen your muscles.
• Improve your mobility and posture.
• Assist with smoking cessation.
• Improve your quality of life and overall health.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Ready to take the first step to a more active lifestyle?

Step 1

Speak to your GP, practice nurse, or Allied Health Professional who must refer you.

Step 2

If recommended, your GP, nurse or Allied Health Professional will complete a referral form and send it to the Healthwise team.

Step 3

Healthwise will check your referral and if you are eligible will contact you to book an appointment.

QUESTIONS?

If you want to find out more about the Healthwise programme and wish to speak to one of the team please contact us.

If you are a Health Professional and want to know how to make a referral, please contact us for more information.