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 West Oxfordshire residents or patients registered with a West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire
- 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:
Wednesdays
1-2pm
Kathy
Availability:
Fridays
2-3pm
Sam
Book Supervised Gym
(Booking is only available to Healthwise members.)
Aquatics for Health
Water-based exercises designed to provide physiological and psychological benefits. Ideal for individuals with mild to moderate health conditions, this fun and personalised aquatic programme takes place in a supportive group setting.
Availability: Tuesday 12pm
Instructor: Sam
Duration: 60 minutes
Book Aquatics for Health
Healthwise Pilates
Pilates centre yourself. Our Pilates classes come in all shapes and sizes, but they all focus on concentration and muscle control, for a highly effective workout.
Availability: Wednesday, 9am
Duration: 45 minutes
Instructor: Kathy
Book Healthwise Pilates
(Booking is only available to Healthwise members.)
How can I join the programme?
How can I join the programme?
Speak to your GP about Healthwise so they can refer you to our team.
Contact the Healthwise Team at healthwise.westoxfordshire@gll.org
WEST OXFORDSHIRE HEALTHWISE ACTIVITIES TIMETABLE
| Day |
Time | Class | centre |
| Monday | 11:00 - 12:00 | Supervised Gym | Windrush Leisure Centre |
| 13:15 - 14:15 | Better Balance (COMING SOON!) | Windrush Leisure Centre | |
| 14:00-15:00 | Phase IV Cardiac Rehab Supervised Gym | Windrush Leisure Centre | |
| 16:00 - 16:45 | Healthwise Circuits | Windrush Leisure Centre | |
| Tuesday | 10:00-11:00 | Supervised Gym | Chipping Norton Leisure Centre |
| 12:00 - 12:55 | Aquatics For Health | Carterton Leisure Centre | |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 09:45 | Healthwise Pilates | Carterton Leisure Centre |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Supervised Gym | Carterton Leisure Centre | |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Healthwise Swim | Windrush Leisure Centre | |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 12:00 | Phase IV Cardiac Rehab Supervised Gym | Windrush Leisure Centre |
| Friday | 14:00 - 15:00 | Supervised Gym | Carterton Leisure Centre |
Hear from our Healthwise members on how this fantastic programme has helped them improve their way of living and manage existing medical conditions.