The 'HealthWise' Exercise Referral Programme in York is managed by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL).
The service operates from York Community Stadium, Energise Leisure Centre and Burnholme Sports Centre.
The Healthwise Exercise Referral Programme supports inactive individuals living with long-term health conditions that meet exercise referral criteria. Through structured and supported physical activity, the programme helps participants improve their health, wellbeing, confidence, and long-term activity levels.
Sessions are available at all Better Centres across York, with support and instruction from experienced professionals.
Activities are available for a range of ability levels and include:
- supervised gym sessions
- chair-based exercises, including Pilates
- falls prevention
- specialist cardiac, cancer and COPD sessions
- water-based exercise, including swimming
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HealthWise Exercise Referral Programme fees
Once you have been referred to the Healthwise programme and attended your Initial assessment you can access activities on a "pay per session" basis, or take out a Healthwise membership.
The Healthwise membership will include access to a range of activities across all Better centres in York.
Accessing the HealthWise programme
Any exercise referrals must be made on your behalf by your GP or other healthcare professional. Referrals should be directed to HealthWise.
Healthcare professionals will need to register to refer patients to the HealthWise Exercise Referral Programme.
For further information contact Kelly McTighe, the HealthWise Coordinator, on telephone: 01904 403917, or email: kelly.mctighe@gll.org.