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Helping you to get back to fitness

Our exercise referral programme is a great way for anyone who is currently inactive and also has a long term health condition, injury, recovering from an operation or needing to get back in to fitness.

We can even help if you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, obesity, depression, osteoporosis and many more.

Available at Southwick Leisure Centre, Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Splashpoint Leisure Centre and Worthing Leisure Centre.

Designed to support individuals with health conditions or those returning to activity, the scheme offers a safe and welcoming environment to help you become more active.

Jo Clark - Exercise Referral
Jo - Exercise Referral Consultant

Improve your physical and mental wellbeing

Get healthier and active today

At South Downs Leisure, our Exercise Referral Programme is designed to support anyone who is currently inactive or looking to return to fitness. Whether you are living with a long-term health condition, recovering from an operation, managing an injury, or simply wanting to improve your wellbeing, our specialist team can help.

We work with individuals who may be affected by a wide range of health conditions, including:

  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Asthma and other respiratory conditions
  • Arthritis and joint pain
  • Obesity and weight management
  • Depression, anxiety, and mental health challenges
  • Osteoporosis and bone health concerns

Our tailored fitness programmes provide safe, structured, and supportive exercise plans to help you improve your health, build confidence, and enjoy being more active.

Take the first step towards better health with the South Downs Leisure Exercise Referral Programme today.

How can it help you?

If you live within the Worthing and Adur areas and suffer from any of the following conditions?

Cancer

Controlled Diabetes

Controlled Hypertension

Falls Prevention

Heart Disease

High Cholesterol Levels

Joint Replacement

Mild to moderate mental health conditions

Musculoskeletal

Osteoarthritis/Rheomatoid arthritis

Osteoporosis

Rehabilitation back pain

Respiratory Condition

Stress

Stroke

Enjoyable activities to suit YOU!

Our highly experienced Exercise Referral Consultant Emma is ready to get you started with a your unique fitness programme.

How to get started

To get started please speak to your local health centre eg doctors, hospital or Health Professional about being referred on to our Exercise Referral scheme.

If you are eligible, you will be referred to us.  We do not accpet self referrals.

COST

£45.00 per month.  At the end of the programme there will be no No Joining Fee if you would like to continue with South Downs Leisure.

HOW TO CONTACT US

Email us at exercisereferral@southdownsleisure.co.uk or give us a call on 01903 905050

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