Exercise Referral
Active Forever is our health and wellness programme, helping you make positive lifestyle changes that can lead to lower medication, less pain and an increased quality of life.
About Active Forever
Our friendly and specialist staff will guide you through the 12-week wellness programme, where small changes can make a big difference.
Two activities are recommended per week and we work closely with you to ensure these are suited to your abilities and needs. Activities can include:
- Use of power-assisted therapy equipment in the Wellness Hub.
- Gym sessions in any of our four gyms
- Use of specialist adapted gym equipment at Grimsby Health & Wellbeing Centre
- Swimming at any of our three pools
- Exercise classes across any of our four leisure sites
- Healthy Weight Management sessions
- Fitness sessions in the community, such as Tai Chi, Kurling and Low Impact Zumba
- Reading Well supported by Lincs Inspire Libraries
Please note not all activities are available at all sites.
Eligibility
Active Forever is available to all residents 16* years or over who are living with a health condition, preparing for surgery, or undergoing rehabilitation. *Participants must have also left school.
Access on to the programme is via a referral from a health professional such as GP, practice nurse, health trainer or physiotherapist.
Speak directly to your health professional or express an interest by completing our form below. We will then send you further information that you can share with your health professional.
We work closely with the O’Flynn Foundation who provide funds to support people to access Active Forever. More Information.
Further Information
Active Forever costs £64 for 24 sessions to cover the 12-week programme.
Complete our interest form for further information.
The programme covers a wide range of health conditions such as:
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Depression, stress and anxiety
- Osteoporosis
- Neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
- Cardiovascular conditions, such as Stroke and Hypertension
If you are unsure whether you qualify for Active Forever, please contact us using the interest form.
When managing a long-term health condition, being active can often help you to manage your symptoms more effectively. Furthermore, if you are awaiting surgery or treatment for a health condition, pre-habilitative activity can help to make a significant difference to the ability to cope with treatment and support a swifter recovery.
It can often be very difficult to find the right type of exercise, especially when you are managing pain and are not used to regular physical activity.
Active Forever provides access to the latest therapy equipment, low impact exercises, social activities, as well as support from experienced and specialist wellbeing practitioners.
After completing Active Forever, we encourage you to continue your healthier lifestyle with us. You have the option to sign up as a member at a concessionary rate of £27* per month. There is also a £25 joining fee to pay.
You have a month to benefit from this reduced membership price; after this month has lapsed, standard membership rates apply.
*£29 per month from 19th March
