GP refferal leaflet October 13

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What can you expect from your GP? Your GP should check whether you meet the criteria to be referred to the scheme. Your GP should give you a referral form with all your details on for you to take to your first appointment.

What can you expect from our Exercise Specialists? Our exercise referral specialists will design an appropriate programme for you taking into account your individual health needs and goals. This will ensure your information remains confidential and provide you with the support, knowledge and motivation to complete the scheme. Our trainers will provide opportunities for you to continue on your journey after the 12 week exercise referral scheme. Exercise specialists will be on hand during your visits to guide you and review your programme.

For further information... Please visit: www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk www.surreyheath.nhs.uk

Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1UP

Guildford Spectrum

Exercise & Weight Mangement Referral Scheme

What will be expected from you? We expect you to follow your referral or weight management programme. Inform your exercise specialist of any changes to your medical condition. Complete the programme. Communicate with your exercise specialist. Attend at least one session per week.

Guildford Spectrum's gym & spa is operated by Freedom Leisure working in partnership with Guildford Borough Council.

Information Guide

Exercise Referral Scheme

Referral process

What is it? Exercise referral is a 12 week programme of supervised activity for the prevention, improvement and/or medial management of individual health conditions. Through the exercise referral scheme each individual will be allocated a qualified exercise referral specialist, who will devise a personal activity plan and complete programme reviews; in order to... Help you achieve your best results. Provide safe and effective exercise. Empower you to make positive changes to your lifestyle and become more active for life. Advise, motivate and support you through your programme. Throughout the 12 week programme you can attend the gym; Monday - Friday 6.30am - 4pm* Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 6pm *All referrals are asked to vacate the gym by 5pm Throughout your visits there will be an exercise referral specialist on hand to support you through your programme.

www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Initial meeting with GP

Freedom Lite Weight Management Programme What is it?

You meet the referral criteria

Your GP will complete a referral form and hand it back to you

You can call an exercise referral specialist on 01483 443355 to arrange a consultation and book your first appointment.

It is an exciting new course designed by the Weight Loss Guru, Pete Cohen, to start you on your weight loss programme and to show you how you can sustain your weight loss.You will be given excellent nutritional advice through our qualified trainers, who will help you to change your emotional and behaviourial patterns.You will be part of a group, which will keep you motivated throughout the course.

You will complete 12 weeks of exercise through the support and motivation from our exercise specialists

Your exercise specialist will review your progress after 12 weeks and feedback your results to your GP Once you have completed the 12 week scheme, you will have the opportunity to join the gym for continued support.

There is a £15 registration fee, which is payable upon your first appointment. Thereafter there are two different payment options; 1. £60 for 12 weeks 2. £3.90 as a pay as you go option every time you attend the gym.

This 8 week course will teach you about Healthy eating and making positive changes to your diet that you can sustain. Incorporating physical activity such as group classes and gym sessions to help you with your weight loss goals. As part of a group, staying motivated will be much easier and you will be provided with all the support you need to be successful in your weight loss. £40 members £80 non members (includes a FREE gym session or group class per week and ongoing support from our Personal Trainers).

£20 online programme