HEALTHWISE:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
REFERRAL SCHEME

WHAT IS HEALTHWISE?

The Healthwise physical activity referral
scheme introduces individuals to the benefits
of physical activity in order to help reduce
risk factors for chronic disease, and manage existing medical conditions.

The 12 week programme aims to encourage
people of all abilities to become and remain
more physically active, helping to increase
activity levels and improve health and wellbeing.

WHO IS HEALTHWISE FOR?

The scheme is for Mole Valley residents or
patients registered with a Mole Valley GP/
doctors surgery who are physically inactive. It
is designed to assist people with medical conditions or other specialist requirements that may be a barrier to accessing mainstream activity in leisure centres.

Common reasons for referral:
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Circulatory/respiratory diseases
• Depression and anxiety
• Arthritis

HOW CAN BEING MORE ACTIVE HELP ME?

Regular activity can reduce the risk of major
illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.

Regular activity will help to:
• Keep your heart strong and healthy
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Assist with weight loss and weight management
• Strengthen your muscles
• Improve your mobility and posture
• Assist with stopping smoking
• Improve your quality of life and overall health

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

A subsidised Healthwise membership will be
required that provides access to gym, swimming
and classes at both Better leisure centres in the
borough of Mole Valley.

Healthwise offer a range of activities to suit all
abilities. Your facilitator will help you select
suitable classes.

Your physical activity programme may
include some of the following:
• Gym-based supervised sessions
• Group exercise options
• Water-based exercise

THE HEALTHWISE TEAM WILL HELP:

• Assess and monitor your progress
• Motivate and encourage you during
your activity programme
• Advise you on how to exercise safely
and with confidence
• Answer your questions.

HOW TO REGISTER:

1) Talk to your GP, practice nurse, or Social
prescribing link worker.
2) If your GP is not registered, contact the
Healthwise Coordinator at your local
Better Leisure Centre.
3) If recommended, your GP or nurse will
complete a referral form and send it to
the Healthwise team.
4) Healthwise will check your referral and, if
successful, be in contact with you for the
appropriate intervention

WHERE IS HEALTHWISE?

Dorking Sports Centre
9 Reigate Rd,
Dorking Surrey
RH4 1SN
better.org.uk/dorking-sports-centre

Leatherhead Leisure Centre
Guildford Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 9BL
better.org.uk/leatherhead-leisure-centre

Contact us:
healthwise.MV@gll.org