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FAQs (Health Living Scheme)

Here's the answers to some questions we frequently get asked.

If you have some specific questions please get in touch with Healthy Living Team

What are the benefits?

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People who have completed the programme have reported:

- Weight loss or shape change

- Improved overall health and sense of wellbeing

- Improved sleep and reduced stress

- Improved mood

- Improved mobility and ability to enjoy life more

- Increased fitness and energy levels

- Reduced blood pressure and/or cholesterol levels

- Improved confidence

- Reduced visits to GP

Published: 23rd January, 2017

Updated: 26th June, 2019

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How long is the scheme?

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The scheme runs for either 5 or 10 weeks, which will get you more active and improve your health and wellbeing, and see the benefits of a healthier lifestyle

Published: 11th October, 2016

Updated: 4th April, 2018

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Who Can Be Referred?

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You can be referred if you have one, or more, of the following conditions, or risk factors that affect your health and wellbeing.

- Obesity

- Diabetes

- Cancer recovery

- Cardiac conditions

- Anxiety / Depression

- Arthritis, low back pain and osteoporosis

- Fibromyalgia, polymyalgia, chronic fatigue, ME, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease

- High blood pressure

- Post surgery

- Asthma, or COPD

- Muscular or skeletal injury

- Stroke

Published: 23rd January, 2017

Updated: 26th June, 2019

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How do I join?

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You need to be referred by your GP or health professional to the exercise on referral programme, so please speak to your GP and they will know how to refer you.

Once you have been referred we will contact you within two weeks to book your first appointment.

Published: 19th April, 2017

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How much does it cost?

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All sessions are offered at discounted rates, along with an option of a free review to check in on how you are doing with your new lifestyle. For those with specific health conditions, the initial 5 weeks may be free.

Published: 19th April, 2017

Updated: 26th June, 2019

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