WHAT IS HEALTHWISE?
The Healthwise Physical Activity Referral Scheme introduces individuals to the benefits
of physical activity to help reduce risk factors for chronic disease and manage existing medical
conditions with potential to lessen medication use.
The programme aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to become and remain
more physically active, improve health and well-being and be confident in all aspects of life.
The scheme is for Westmorland and Furness residents or patients registered with a
Westmorland and Furness 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 reason for referral:
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Asthma.
- Circulatory / Respiratory diseases.
- Depression and anxiety.
- Arthritis
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