GP Referrals – The Movement Gym Shepton Mallet

GP Referral Scheme

A GP Exercise Referral Scheme is a program where GPs or other healthcare professionals refer individuals to tailored exercise programs. These programs are designed to help improve health, manage specific conditions, and enhance quality of life through regular physical activity. The referral is often aimed at those who have medical conditions or lifestyle factors that make it difficult to engage in exercise on their own.

Who is this scheme for?

GP Exercise Referral schemes are suitable for individuals who:

Are living with long-term medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cancer, amputation, obesity or parkinson’s disease.
Are at risk of chronic diseases due to lifestyle factors e.g sedentary lifestyle.
Are recovering from surgery or illness and need structured rehabilitation.
Are looking for expert guidance to safely increase their physical activity.
Have mental health conditions like depression or anxiety that may benefit from exercise.

How does it work?

1.Consultation with your GP

If you’re experiencing health concerns that could benefit from exercise, talk to your GP or healthcare professional. They will assess your health, discuss your needs, and determine if an exercise referral program is appropriate for you.

2. Referral to an Approved Exercise Provider
Once referred, you’ll be directed to a certified exercise professional, typically at a local leisure center, gym, or fitness facility of your choosing.

You will attend a one-to-one consultation with our GP referral instructor.
Our professionals will design a personalized exercise plan based on your medical history, abilities, and fitness goals.
Referrals are 12 weeks long and include a personalized exercise plan, gym membership/entry, check ins, support and supervised group gym sessions with your GP referral instructor.

3.Personalized Exercise Plan

Your exercise program will include safe and effective activities tailored to your needs.

You’ll be supported and monitored throughout your program to ensure progress and adjust as necessary.
You will attend supervised group sessions

4.Ongoing Support and Monitoring

Regular follow-ups are scheduled to track your progress and provide motivation.

The program can be extended if necessary, with continued support to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle long-term.

5. Completion Support and Progression
Upon completion of your 12-week GP exercise referral, you can:

Continue group sessions with repeat exercise referral.
Continue independantly with your gym programme.
Be eligible to receive discounted gym membership.
Advance to personal training sessions with your GP exercise referral instructor.
Purchase a new training programme.

Benefits of the GP Exercise Referral Scheme

Improved Physical Health: Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve cardiovascular health, and manage weight.
Mental Health Benefits: Exercise has been shown to help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improving overall well-being.
Increased Confidence: With professional guidance, you can build your fitness levels gradually, leading to greater confidence in your ability to exercise independently.
Long-Term Lifestyle Change: Structured programs are designed to help you develop lasting habits that contribute to a healthier life.

ProActive Activity Accreditation

We are proud to be accredited by the ProActive Physical Activity on Referral Scheme,

which helps people living with health conditions to become more active in a safe and

structured environment. Health and leisure professionals can refer individuals to us for

support with improving their overall health through targeted exercises prescribed by

our highly qualified exercise on referral fitness professionals.

Before accessing any activity, an individual is health screened and inducted into the

centre, with a personalised 12-week programme tailored to the needs of their

condition(s), including strategies to improve or manage symptoms and specific

rehabilitation goals.

On completion of the programme, the referring health or fitness professional is notified

of progress and outcomes, and individuals have a physical activity plan designed with

them which includes some next steps.

To find out more, please visit www.proactivesomerset.co.uk

Location

The Amulet, 7 Market Place, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AZ

Opening Hours

Gym Open Hours:
24/7
(Open all day every day, all night every night!)
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Staff & Service Hours
Weekdays: 9am – 3pm & 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Saturdays: 8am – 10am
Sundays: 8am – 2pm

Contact us

info@themovementgym-sheptonmallet.co.uk