Action Heart Exercise Referral
What is it?
Activities will be exclusively gym based. A 12 week supervised programme of exercise, designed specifically for the client by a trained exercise instructor, taking the clients medical history into consideration.
This option is for people with multiple risk factors or those people who find it difficult to access the other programmes
Where?
Action Heart Centre,
South Block,
Russells Hall Hospital,
DY1 2HQ
Cost?
Free of charge for up to 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks
Clients will also be directed to suitable independent activity
Car parking: Action Heart have access in a nearby car park which costs 50p per visit
What happens after the 12 weeks
Patients have the choice of activity and destinations. Action Heart can sign post them to lower risk supporting destinations, self directed activity or access Action Heart Health Club.
Action Heart Health Club has two membership options:
- £3 pay as you go
- £22 per month with no contract. There is no limit to the number visits which can be made
How can I refer someone?
You can complete the referral using EMIS or complete Exercise Referral form A. Ensure you check the box for Action Heart and send to Action Heart via:
Email: action.heart@nhs.net
Post: Action Heart Centre,
South Block,
Russells Hall Hospital,
DY1 2HQ
Alternatively make referral by telephone: 01384 456111 ext.1470
Additional considerations
Clients with blood pressure above 180/110. Refer client back to their GP for guidance on the same day.