Health Referral Service
The scheme that’s “fun, friendly, affordable and life changing!”
If you have a health or wellbeing need, why not try activities that can help you manage or improve your condition. Your programme is bespoke to your needs, wants and interest, to enhance your quality of life.
Our Sessions
Sessions take place at either Rugeley or Chase Leisure Centre and you can choose from a wide range of social or independent activities. These include:
Sports
e.g walking football, badminton
Water based
e.g swimming, aqua rehab
Gym
e.g group exercise, circuits, individual access
Gentle exercise
e.g yoga, pilates
Outdoor activity
e.g walking, running, gardening, cycling
Who's it for?
It’s open to people of 16 years and over, who wish to increase their physical activity levels to improve or manage a stable health condition.
The service benefits people with:
- Heart problems
- Back pain
- Diabetes
- Cancer / After Cancer
- Lung conditions (Asthma, COPD)
- Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, MS
- Arthritis and mobility problems
- Managing weight
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression
And many more health needs…..

How do I join?
Ask your GP, Health Professional or Social Prescriber to refer you onto the ‘Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles’ – Health Referral Scheme. You will then be invited to meet one of our specialist team in your nearest IHL facility.
What happens?
During your meeting, you’ll chat about your health, wellbeing, social needs and goals. Please feel free to bring someone with you. Together with a specialist team member, you’ll design your activity programme to suit you. Advice is given on what to expect, where to go and what to do. You’ll need a ‘lifestyle card’, then you’re good to go!

How much does it cost?
A discounted monthly membership entitles you to attend certain activities as much as you like each week, i.e swim and gym. With a membership, you can ‘bolt on’ discounted activities too.
OR
Pay as you go! Each activity session ranges from FREE to £5ish!
Get In Touch
If you have any queries about the programme, get in touch and ask for the Activity Referral Team. So, what are you waiting for? Get started and see your life change!