Exercise Referral
What is
it?
The Welsh Assembly Government is investing
over £4 million over the next three years (2008 – 2011) to support,
develop and evaluate exercise referral schemes in Wales.
The investment seeks to determine the effectiveness of a
national exercise referral scheme to:
- improve health
- increase physical activity levels
- look at cost effectiveness measures
- support the development and standardisation
of schemes across Wales which may otherwise have to stop (due to
short term funding arrangements).
History
First year schemes started in July 2007,
operating in Neath, Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff, Swansea, Bridgend and
Conwy. After this a further eight areas were added by
winter 2007 (including the Vale of Glamorgan) and the last eight
areas will be added by winter 2008.
What are the benefits?
All schemes will be operating to nationally
agreed standards. All exercise professionals are trained to a high
level, meeting with the guidance issued by the Medical Defence
Union.
If selected, you will receive the highest
quality service. Protocols have been approved by the British
Medical Council in Wales. You will also be contributing to an
evaluation, which is of international importance. Anyone in Wales
can access the scheme as long as they are aged 16 or over.
Contact the exercise referral team
Tel: 01446 725959 /
Email: ExerciseReferral@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Postal address: Barry Leisure Centre, Greenwood
St, Barry, CF63 4RU