PARS introduces individuals to the benefits of physical activity in order to help manage and improve existing medical conditions. PARS aims to encourage people of all abilities to become and remain more active which should in turn improve knowledge, skills, confidence and improve an individual’s health and wellbeing.

The Better Health Team provide information and support with physical activity and healthy lifestyles. They monitor progress and adjust individual’s physical activity programmes accordingly to ensure they are on track to reach their goals.

This scheme is currently being delivered at Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre, Highgrove Pool and Fitness Centre, Hillingdon Sport and Leisure Complex and Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre. For details on how to obtain a referral and register as a Healthwise member, please see the below information.

The programme is for residents of the London Borough of Hillingdon or patients registered with a Hillingdon GP surgery. It is designed to support adults aged 18 and over who are currently physically inactive, have a low to moderate level of health or exercise-related risk and may benefit from structured and appropriately supervised physical activity.

Common reasons for referral:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Circulatory / respiratory diseases
• Depression and anxiety

PARS provides members with a wide range of classes and exercise options to suit all abilities. A qualified GP Referral Instructor can help select suitable classes tailored to an individual’s medical conditions and needs. A physical activity programme may include some of the following:

• Gym based sessions- independent or supervised
• Group exercise options
• Water-based exercise

The Better Health Team can:

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

The Healthy Living Membership provides access to the Gym, Pool and classes for previously sedentary individuals who have a medical condition(s).

Memberships can be paid monthly by Direct Debit or on a pay-as-you-go basis.

If you are interested in PARS, please speak to your GP or Practice Nurse who will authorise your request and they will send your referral form to us. Once your GP has provided us with your referral form, a member of our Healthwise Team will be in contact to begin the process.

If you have any further questions or queries related to our service please contact us on hillconfed.healthwise@nhs.net

Our referral form and inclusion/exclusion criteria is on EMIS in the following location:

Hillingdon-specific referral forms (note the latest versions all begin “HILL”): Shared Folders > NWL EMIS Enterprise S&R > Borough-specific forms > Hillingdon > July 2021

Please send referrals forms to:hillconfed.healthwise@nhs.net