The Exercise Referral Scheme is a great way for people with long-term conditions to improve their health and increase levels of physical activity.
Your GP will be able to refer you to the scheme if you’re inactive, have a longstanding health condition and/or have a BMI over 30.
All patients are required to attend an initial assessment in the first week, followed by a review assessment in week 12 to measure progress.
Patients will also be given ongoing support to help them increase their weekly activity levels at one of the 2 participating leisure centres.
How to join
Your GP will refer you to the centre of your choice. You’ll then be contacted by the centre to book your initial assessment.
After you’ve attended your initial assessment, you’ll be able to access a wide range of activities, both within the leisure centre and a community setting.
Participating centres
BH Live Active
You can visit bhliveactive.org.uk to find out more about doing your exercise referral at one of their centres.
BH Live Active, Littledown
You can find BH Live Active, Littledown at Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX.
You can contact them by:
- telephone on 01202 055 500
- email at health.improvement@bhlive.org.uk
BH Live Active, Pelhams
You can find BH Live Active, Pelhams at Manor Farm Rd, Bournemouth BH10 7LF.
You can contact them by:
- telephone on 01202 055 501
- email at health.improvement@bhlive.org.uk
BH Live Active, Queen’s Park
You can find BH Live Active, Queen’s Park at 51 Queens Park S Dr, Bournemouth BH8 9BJ.
You can contact them by:
- telephone on 01202 055 504
- email at health.improvement@bhlive.org.uk
BH Live Active, Stokewood
You can find BH Live Active, Stokewood at Stokewood Rd, Bournemouth, BH3 7ND.
You can contact them by:
- telephone on 01202 055 502
- email at health.improvement@bhlive.org.uk
BCP Leisure
Ashdown Leisure Centre
Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8RE.
Telephone: 01202 817 777.
Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre
Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD.
Telephone: 01202 817 777.
Rossmore Leisure Centre
Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4HR.
Telephone: 01202 817 777.
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre
Stoney Lane South, Christchurch, BH23 1HW.
Telephone: 01202 817 777.
Poole (Dolphin) Leisure Centre
Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1TN.
Telephone: 01202 817 777.
YMCA
The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre
Station Approach, Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AX.
Telephone: 01202 777 766.
Activities available at The Junction
After your initial assessment at The Junction, you’ll be able to participate in:
- fitness classes including aqua classes
- gymnasium sessions
- public/adults only swimming sessions