A Quick Guide for Patients

Activity on Referral is a countrywide fitness scheme which is available to join through the surgery.  The scheme is based around a reduced rate leisure membership and combined 12 week programme of physical activity.

Who is Eligible?

Activity on Referral is available to people over 16 years of age who are currently inactive. Patients can be referred for a range of reasons including; being overweight/obese, issues with smoking, those suffering from depression, anxiety, mild bone and joint problems, patients with Parkinson, MS, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and back pain (see below for a full list for referral criteria). 

If you would like to be referred to this activity scheme please email woodview.k83040@nhs.net or call the surgery on 01604 670780 and speak to one of the receptionists who will arrange your referral.  You will not need to see a GP before the referral is made. If you wish to be referred Woodview Medical Centre will share some of your personal data with Trilogy Leisure so they know how best to support you.  Without your consent to share this information we are unable to refer you via this scheme.  

By contacting the practice you are consenting for us to share the following information with Trilogy Gym:

• Your Name
• Your Date of Birth
• Tel Number
• Email contact if applicable
• Health condition as reason for referral and current medication

The information provided will only be used as part of the Activity on Referral scheme to ensure that the scheme is delivered within the County standard protocol guidelines. All data will be stored securely.

What happens next…….

Trilogy staff will make contact with you within 5 days

You will be offered a consultation appointment within 7 days

You will be able to access a 12 week exercise programme and have access to five leisure centres during the 12 weeks:

• Lings Forum Leisure Centre

• Danes Camp Leisure Centre

• Mounts Baths Leisure Centre

• Duston Sports Leisure Centre

• Cripps Recreation Centre ( Northampton General Hospital Grounds)

Patients will be able to use the fitness facilities at their convenience, with specifically designed exercise programmes to meet their exercise needs. Suitably qualified staff will prepare a bespoke programme of exercise for you after an initial discussion.

Staff will be on hand to support you at any time and will meet on a prearranged dates after 6 weeks to monitor your progress and at 12 weeks/programme completion.

On completion, you will be provided with advice on how to continue with regular physical activity.

COST

• Consultation Fee - £20.00 (fee includes consultation meetings with an exercise professional at 1,6 & 12 weeks)

• Scheme Cost - £22.00 per month, direct debit for 3 months committed membership

Referral Criteria 

Patients are only eligible for the referral if they are over 16 years of age, Live a sedentary lifestyle and meet at least one of the referral criteria outlined below: