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Exercise Referral

YMCA East Surrey’s Exercise Referral programme supports people with health conditions, disabilities, or those recovering from injury to embrace physical activity and achieve a healthier, more independent lifestyle.

YMCA East Surrey’s exercise referral team is qualified to work with people aged 18+.

Conditions range from:
Disabilities | Stroke | Diabetes | MS | Obesity | Dementia | Back pain | Cancer | Cardiac | Musculoskeletal | Mental health | Joint problems | Asthma/C.O.P.D. | Falls prevention | Recovery from COVID-19

YMCA East Surrey’s Exercise Referral team has many years of experience and is professionally qualified in supporting people with disabilities and health conditions. Our instructors can also hold additional classes in residential homes, day centres, or for groups of people.

As Exercise Referral is a specific intervention, referrals must be authorised by GPs, primary care practitioners and hospital staff. To get started, download our Exercise Referral form below and take it to be completed and signed by your referring GP or Health Professional. Then contact us on 01737 784976 to book an appointment.

Download the Exercise Referral form
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Benefits of physical activity

Exercise can significantly improve your physical wellbeing, as well as life expectancy. It helps:

  • Manage weight and weight loss
  • Strengthen bones and muscles
  • Regulate blood pressure
  • Improve respiratory function
  • Maintain or improve mobility and flexibility
  • Reduce sedentary behaviour

It can also prevent or manage:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Cholesterol
  • The risk of falling as an older adult

Physical activity also has a positive effect on your mental wellbeing. It increases mood, relaxation and release from daily stress and anxiety. By working towards personal goals, exercise can also give you a renewed sense of purpose in life.

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Exercise Referral Timetable

View the timetable of Exercise Referral sessions including Seated Exercise, Strength & Balance, Cardiac Rehab, MS Gym, Breathe Easy, Parkinson’s, ReVive Cancer sessions plus more…

Download the Exercise Referral Timetable

Cost

We offer several payment options, from pay-as-you-go to monthly memberships, with various rates dependent on personal circumstances.
View fitness membership & prices

Exercise Referral consultation

All new Exercise Referral members (premium and basic) must complete an ER consultation at a cost of £15 before the membership can be started. This covers your initial 1:1 consultation, gym induction and personalised programme of exercise with one of our Exercise Referral specialists.

During your initial consultation, we will discuss your referral, previous medical history and medication as well as discuss your exercise goals. You will then book a suitable time to have your 1:1 induction and personalised programme of exercise in the gym.

YMCA Fitness Centre

Our centre is fully inclusive, so everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Seats can be removed from exercise stations for wheelchair access, and controls are larger and brightly coloured for those with visual impairment.

Exercise Referral Minibus

If you have difficulty getting to our fitness centre, our wheelchair accessible minibus service for Exercise Referral members can pick you up from home (Reigate, Redhill, Nutfield, Merstham and Horley area), bring you to the YMCA and take you back home again.

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Term-time mornings only (limited time available during school holidays)
£3.50 – includes pick up and drop off, does not include gym entry fee.

Contact Simone Towner to book on 01737 779979

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Next steps

• Download the Exercise Referral form
• Take it to be completed and signed by your referring GP or Health Professional.
• Contact YMCA East Surrey to book an appointment on 01737 784976.
• Meet with us to discuss your needs and goals and we’ll get you started!

Find out more

To take the first step towards an active future, or if you would like specific training, support and encouragement to adopt a new healthier lifestyle, please contact us.

T 01737 779979
E ymcaes.exercisereferral@nhs.net

YMCA Sports & Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 6JJ