Exercise and Activity Directory

ProActive Physical Activity on Referral Scheme

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP)

ProActive is a developing service enabling a range of health professionals to refer individuals living with long term health conditions to get the support they may need through exercise programmes. ProActive introduces individuals to the benefits of exercise with the support and guidance from Level 3 Exercise Referral Fitness Instructors, based in leisure and community facilities across the county. Their expertise will ensure ProActive participants receive appropriate exercise prescription and advice throughout a 12 week journey with them.

The service will include health screening, advice and access to a range of different types of activity. ProActive participants will be informed about these in their initial appointment and advised on the most suitable activity for them.

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Somerset Health Walks

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP)

Walking is a great way to exercise and meet people in your local area whilst enjoying the beautiful Somerset countryside. Managed by three different organistaions, all walks are led by trained walk Leaders and are suitable for everyone, whether you are a new to walking or looking for something challenging. For more information and to find a walk near you, please visit the webiste link provided.

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Age UK Somerset

An independent, local charity which has been working in the community across Somerset and North Somerset to support older people, their families and carers for over 70 years. Encouraging everyone to love later life, they provide a range of care and support services to enable older people to continue to live full and active lives, to participate in activities and to remain in good mental and physical health for as long as possible. They provide a variety of physical activities including Stay Strong, Stay Steady and Tai Chi both of which help older people improve strength and balance as well as stay healthy and safe or Flexercise for those less able. To find out more visit the Age UK Somerset homepage and select Activities and Events and/or Our Services.

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Health Connections Mendip

Health Connections is you GP practice social prescribing and health coaching team, covering all the GP Practices in the Mendip area. We can support you with your health and wellbeing. You can see a Health Connector for a one-to-one appointment; use our online directory to find out about support in your area; find out about training and getting involved in your community.

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Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP)

Active Partnerships

A charitable trust and member of the nationwide network of 43 Active Partnerships, Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) aims to achieve healthier and happier communities throughout the county by encouraging local people to engage in physical activities and sports. Committed to working with a wide range of local partners to support people in Somerset to lead healthy, active lives, the Activity Finder and Active Adults categories are good places to start looking for information about how to keep fit and healthy as well as search for the activities and/or exercise programmes locally. SASP is also supporting the national We Are Undefeatable campaign and provides information on how to get moving with a long term health condition.

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ESCAPE-pain

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board have partnered with gyms in Bristol and South Gloucestershire to offer people with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, free access to tailored exercise and education course called ESCAPE-pain. The programme is an award-winning group education and tailored exercise programme, which is clinically proven to benefit people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. The six-week programme will be delivered by gym instructors, who have received special training from NHS physiotherapists and community teams. For more details and to view a list of the gyms offering the free courses please click on the website link provided.

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North Somerset Health Walks

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Health Walks welcomes over 300 regular walkers per week and are always keen to welcome new people. If your eager to start exercising, health walks will not only offer you the opportunity to get physically active at a pace that suits you, it will also provide an opportunity to meet new people and socialise. With an extensive timetable of group walks, encouraging local people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels to become more active it’s the perfect opportunity to start regular exercise and improve health. All walks are led by friendly, full trained Volunteer Walk Leaders and vary in duration from 30 minutes up to an hour.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Taunton

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer please visit their website.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Weston-Super-Mare

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer please visit their website.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Yeovil

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer please visit their website.

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