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Healthwise GP referral scheme

Our leisure centres run a Healthwise scheme together with the Eastern Health and Social Services Board (EHSSB).

The initiative encourages people with specific health conditions to take up physical activity and is suitable for those with:

• high blood pressure
• a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25
• asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• diabetes
• osteoporosis
• hypertension
• coronary heart disease and associated risk factors
• anxiety
• stress
• depression.

Using Healthwise

You can take part in the Healthwise scheme at any of our leisure centres.

Your doctor or healthcare practitioner can refer you for a free 12-week programme if you suffer from any of the conditions listed above.

Our health and fitness staff can also develop a keep-fit programme to suit your needs and will monitor any improvements to your health.

More information

For further details, call Andrew Steenson on 028 9032 0202 (extension 3540) or email leisure@belfastcity.gov.uk

Tips and advice on healthy living are available from the Direct Gov website