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 over the age of 18 who are living with a health condition, preparing for surgery, or undergoing rehabilitation.
Access on to the programme is via a referral from a health professional such as GP, practice nurse, health trainer or physiotherapist.
Fully-funded places are available for a short time thanks to Government funding. The funded programme covers a wide range of health conditions – see if you qualify.
We also work closely with the O’Flynn Foundation who provide funds to support people to access the Hub. More Information.
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.
Further Information
NEW! Depending on your medical condition, you may qualify for a fully funded place on our exercise referral scheme, available for a short time only thanks to Government funding.
See if you qualify before completing our interest form for further information.
- 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.
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.
You have a month to benefit from this reduced membership price; after this month has lapsed, standard membership rates apply.
I initially started on a short six-week programme. But I enjoyed it that much that I’ve been doing it ever since! Once I started, I knew I was getting myself better and I kept it going.
I remember being asked…‘what is your happy place?’, and I said, ‘the toning suite’ – as the Wellness Hub was then called.
Active Forever makes exercise affordable, which is a big issue in this current climate. I wanted to exercise and swim for my own wellbeing. The sauna and steam room included are additional perks.
