South Downs Leisure Exercise Referral Scheme

South Downs Leisure are pleased to announce they are launching their brand-new Exercise Referral Scheme and patients can be referred immediately. Their new Exercise Referral Consultants - Emma (Worthing sites) and Jo (Adur sites), two highly experienced and qualified exercise specialists, will be managing the scheme. 

Overview

• Clients can be referred by GPs, medical professionals and Social Prescribers (Going Local). 
• The referral scheme lasts for 12 weeks - NEW cost of £40.95 a month (paid upfront for each month or in 3 direct debit instalments).  
• The scheme is client centred and the Exercise Referral Consultant will work with individuals to design a programme to suit their needs and goals.  
• Clients have the opportunity to use the gym, attend classes and swimming is also included (clients can attend as many sessions as they like in these 12 weeks). 
• Clients must be 18+ years of age. 

Locations

• Splashpoint Leisure Centre 
• Worthing Leisure Centre 
• Lancing Manor Leisure Centre 
• Southwick Leisure Centre 

Process 

• An online referral form must be completed and submitted. 
• The online application form can be found on the South Downs Leisure website.
• The Exercise Referral Consultants will then contact the client. 
• There will be an initial one-to-one consultation and induction with a Clinical Exercise Specialist, which may take up to 90 minutes.  
• This will be followed up in week 2 and 6 with a programme review to ensure the suitability of the programme and progressed as required. 
• The scheme is completed with an exit interview where progress and future options will be discussed. 
• Once the 12-week exercise referral scheme has finished, clients can join FIT4 with no joining fee (saving of £49.50) and get a reduced monthly rate of £40.95 (compared to regular £49.95).   

Exclusions

Clients will not be eligible to join the scheme if they have any of the following contraindications to physical activity:  

• Unstable Angina   
• Uncontrolled Diabetes 
• Unstable mental health 
• Uncontrolled Arrythmia   
• Recent acute soft tissue injury  
• Systolic Blood Pressure 180mm/Hg at rest   
• Diastolic Blood Pressure 100mm/Hg at rest  
• Uncontrolled Tachycardia 100bpm at rest   
• Unstable or acute heart failure 

Inclusions

Clients are eligible to join the scheme if they are inactive and have any of the following health conditions:

• Osteoporosis   
• Controlled Diabetes 
• Stroke    
• Osteoarthritis/ Rheumatoid Arthritis  
• Cancer    
• Mild to Moderate Mental Health Condition  
• Heart Disease   
• Respiratory conditions (including Long Covid)  
• Controlled Hypertension  
• Unhealthy Weight (BMI>28)   
• High Cholesterol Levels  
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation   
• Back Pain 
• Joint replacement 
• Falls prevention   

If you're eligible, speak to your GP or medical professional to be referred to the scheme today!