Healthwise

HEALTHWISE: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REFERRAL SCHEME (PARS)

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 delivered across Reigate & Banstead at Donyngs Leisure Centre, Horley Leisure Centre and Tadworth Leisure & Community Centre.

Who is PARS for?

The programme is for Reigate & Banstead residents or patients from a Reigate & Banstead GP surgery over the age of 18 years of age. 

It is designed to assist people who are currently inactive with medical conditions or other specialist requirements that prevent them from entering mainstream exercise.

Common reasons for referral:

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

What activities are available?

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

How can the Better Health team support you?

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

Cancer Rehabilitation Programme

Benefits of Cancer Rehab

Evidence has shown that physical activity can help prevent or manage many of the symptoms and conditions that cancer survivors may face: ​

  • Reduce tiredness 
  • Reduce anxiety and depression
  • Help you keep to a healthy weight
  • Strengthen your muscles
  • Improve bone health
  • Improve your flexibility and help with stiffness
  • Improve balance
  • Increase your confidence

(Source: Physical activity and cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support) ​

Who is the Cancer Rehabilitation Programme for?

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 dedicated to helping those undergoing treatment or who have recently completed treatment, to get more physically active; offering support to make healthy lifestyle changes.​

Contact your GP or cancer care team for further information.​

Next Steps

Membership options

The Healthy Living Membership provides access to the Gym, Pool and Classes on a monthly or pay as you play fee, obtainable for previously sedentary individuals who have a medical condition(s).

Current prices are available on request.

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How to register

If you are interested in PARS, please speak to your GP, Practice Nurse or Healthcare Professional who will then be able to authorise your request.

They must then complete and send the necessary referral form to us at Healthwiserab@gll.org.

Once we have received your completed referral form, one of the Healthwise team will call you to arrange your first appointment at Horley Leisure Centre.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Healthwise Team on 01737924406.