Exercise Referral Scheme
Feel better, move more and take control of your health
Regular physical activity can do wonders for your overall
wellbeing. From helping to manage weight and long-term health conditions to
supporting better mental health, a stronger heart, more mobility
for your day to day life as well as increased muscle flexibility. Being active
plays a powerful role in both treatment and an even bigger role in prevention
of long term and chronic illnesses. At Kore we put wellness at the centre,
working with your local GPs and practices to pave the way to your to an
accessible, stress free environment for you to achieve your health and fitness goals.
About the programme
Our Exercise Referral scheme is designed to support
people living with a range of health conditions who would benefit from becoming
more active in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment. Our programmes are
designed to meet you at your current level of fitness, ability and wellbeing.
Delivered in partnership with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough
Council and Public Health England, the programme offers a fantastic opportunity
to improve your health, boost your confidence and socialise with other like minded people and the help of qualified staff who truly care.
As part of our tailored 12-week support programme, you’ll receive
guidance and encouragement to help you build healthy habits that last. The aim
is to help you feel confident managing your condition, health and lifestyle,
staying active long after the programme ends.
Where you can join
We currently run the programme at the following centres:Who can join the programme?
Our Exercise Referral scheme is open to people living with a wide
range of long-term health conditions and not currently a member of any gym. These health conditions include (but aren’t limited to)
asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and adult weight
management, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis and recovery following Covid-19.
Please note for our exercise referral program a referral from your current GP or physio is required, so please enquire at your registered surgery. Exercise referral are eligible to a discounted Kore membership.
Current list of Approved Practices & Surgeries
- Citrus PCN
(Portway Practice)
- Your Health Partnership (Lyndon, Mace Street, Oakham, Rowley Village, Great Bridge, and Whiteheath Surgeries)
- Spires
Health Centre
- New Street
Surgery
- Oakswell
Health Centre
- Tame Valley
Medical Centre
- The Village Medical Centre
- Oldbury Health Centre
- Black County Practice
- Hade Vale
- Smethwick Medical Centre
- The Practice Old Hill
- Great Barr Surgery
- New Street Surgery
- Village Health Centre
- St Pauls Surgery
