Healthwise: Physical activity referral programmes
GLL Better Gyms are offering Barnet adults a 50% discount on the membership and there are four programmes available with eligible criteria.
The four adult health programmes are:
- Adult Weight Management – a 12-week weight loss programme including weekly group nutrition workshops and physical activity sessions. This includes supervised gym sessions and fitness classes. The programme focuses on healthy eating, exercise, and making positive lifestyle changes. You can join through a GP referral or self-referral online at better.org.uk/weight-loss-barnet with a BMI between 30 – 40 (Caucasian) or 27.5 – 40 (BAME).
- Physical Activity Referral Service ( PARS) - a 12-week programme to help people improve their health through exercise. It’s for those referred by their doctor for conditions like diabetes, hypertension and depression. The scheme includes personal assessments and tailored activity plans.
- Cancer Rehabilitation - a 12-week course for adults who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past 5 years and who want to improve their activity levels before, during and after treatment. Contact your GP for a referral.
- Better Balance - a group-based strength and balance class, designed for people at risk of falling or who are afraid of falling. Led by the Healthwise team in Barnet, these classes can help improve strength, balance, and confidence, to reduce the risk of falls in everyday life.
Who can be referred?
Barnet residents aged 18+ years or anyone registered with a Barnet GP who is currently inactive (doing less than 30 minutes physical activity per week) and is ready to make a change.
What’s included in the Better membership?
Membership of GLL Better gyms gives you anytime access to gym, swim and fitness classes at five leisure centres in Barnet
How do I get involved?
Speak to your GP to request a referral to Healthwise.
Watch the Healthwise Barnet Better video below.
You can find out more about these Barnet Better health and wellbeing programmes and watch two more Healthwise videos on the Better website using the 'Find out more' pink button below.
Call the Healthwise team on 0208 4579910.
Email: Healthwise.barnet@gll.org
