Exercise by Referral is a comprehensive, 12-week programme of exercise supported by our qualified staff at each MyActive site. 

The service aims to increase physical activity levels for people who want to improve their health and provides a positive introduction to physical activity in a safe and structured environment.

The Exercise by Referral scheme is aimed at people who have a pre-existing health condition and who do little or no physical activity but are motivated to move more.

You are eligible for the Exercise by Referral scheme if you are:

• Aged 18 or over
• A Derbyshire resident or registered with a Derbyshire GP
• Inactive, for example doing less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week
• Have not been previously referred into the programme and have at least one of the following health conditions

Eligible health conditions for referral into the programme are:

• Controlled diabetes type 1 and 2
• Controlled hypertension systolic (less than 180 and diastolic less than 100 mmHg)
• Hyperlipidemia
• Controlled respiratory disease
• Musculoskeletal conditions: joint replacement, simple non-mechanical low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis
• Stroke / TIA
• Diagnosed and stable mental health condition
• Undergone an NHS health check and identified with a CVD risk of greater than 20%
• Cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure, heart surgery
• Cancer: pre-, undergoing- and post-treatment and has received a cancer diagnosis within last 5 years
• Post COVID syndrome - referrals only accepted from Derbyshire Post COVID assessment service
• Diagnosed neurological condition such as: Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease

Please also visit LiveLifeBetterDerbyshire.org.uk for more information.

Don’t hesitate to contact the centre if you have any further questions.