What is Healthwise?
Tailored for all abilities, Healthwise provides a supportive environment to:
Improve knowledge and skills for managing your health through movement
Build confidence and self efficacy in daily activities
Enhance overall wellbeing and quality of life
Our dedicated Healthwise team is your key to success. They'll provide expert guidance and support every step of the way, offering:
Personalised physical activity plans tailored to your needs
Healthy living guidance
Regular progress monitoring and programme adjustments
A supportive and encouraging environment to reach your goals
WHO IS HEALTHWISE FOR?
The scheme is for Vale Of The Whie Horse residents or patients registered with a Vale Of The Whie Horse GP/doctors surgery who are physically inactive. It is designed to assist people with long-term health conditions or other specialist requirements that may be a barrier to accessing mainstream activity in leisure centers.
Common Reasons for Referral:
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Asthma
Circulatory/respiratory diseases
Depression and Anxiety
Arthritis
The scheme is suitable for individuals who are:
aged 16 years and over
Residents of Vale Of The Whie Horse
In need of support to make lifestyle changes
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
Healthwise offers a diverse selection of exercise classes and activities to accommodate all skill levels. A certified GP Referral Instructor is available to help members choose the right classes that align with their specific medical conditions and requirements. The physical activity program could feature options such as:
Sessions in the gym
Group fitness classes
GP referral classes
Aquatic exercises
Supervised Gym Sessions
The session is based on the gym floor with supervision where you will get tailored exercises for your individual needs, motivation and ability to discuss techniques.
Availability: Tuesdays 12pm - 12.40pm & Fridays 10.30am - 11.30am.
Duration: 40 - 60 minutes
Instructor: Finley
(Booking is only available to Healthwise members.)
How to join Healthwise?
If you're considering joining Healthwise, please consult with your GP or Practice Nurse. They will approve your participation. After receiving a filled-out referral form from them, contact the Healthwise team on:
Tel: 07302022246
Email: healthwise.southoxfordshire&vale@GLL.ORG