Exercise referral can help patients to achieve the recommend CMO’s physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. The scheme currently provides physical activity opportunities in: Cardiac, COPD and Stroke rehabilitation classes Access to over 150 supervised classes per week on OCL ‘Easy Does It Programme’ Swimming (recreational and unsupervised) Support from advanced fitness instructors with specialist knowledge around exercise referral. Patients can choose to do a mixture of activities whilst on the programme for a minimum of 12 weeks. For the first 4 week patients are encouraged to attend supervised classes only. Patients attend an initial assessment with an exercise referral specialist instructor and are offered the opportunity to attend additional appointments at week 12. OCL will also contact participants by telephone at week 10 to check on progress, discuss any problems and provide relevant information and advice. The scheme in Oldham operates at: Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Oldham Leisure Centre Failsworth Sports Centre Saddleworth Leisure Centre Royton Leisure Centre The scheme aims to meet best practice guidance as stated by the DoH National Quality Assurance Framework (2001), DoH Statement on Exercise Referral (March 2007), NICE Guidelines on Exercise Referral (November 2014) and BHF Exercise Referral Toolkit. Oldham CCG provides financial support and directional support for the specialist classes. Evaluation of the exercise referral scheme is done continually and a report containing the findings is completed annually. How do I decide if exercise referral is best for my patient? This relies on your clinical judgement. Generally referrals for exercise are most suitable for patients who are insufficiently active and need help with motivation, exercise programming, need supervision/monitoring/increased assistance in selecting the most appropriate type of activity. We do not accept referrals for people who are sedentary or inactive but otherwise apparently healthy. However we do accept referrals for people who are sedentary or inactive and have an existing health condition. Use the chart to help you decide as to whether exercise referral is most appropriate for your patient: Has a long-term medical condition Yes Requires activity for specific health outcomes Yes
Exercise referral can help patients to achieve the recommend CMO’s physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. The scheme currently provides physical activity opportunities in: Cardiac, COPD and Stroke rehabilitation classes Access to over 150 supervised classes per week on OCL ‘Easy Does It Programme’ Swimming (recreational and unsupervised) Support from advanced fitness instructors with specialist knowledge around exercise referral. Patients can choose to do a mixture of activities whilst on the programme for a minimum of 12 weeks. For the first 4 week patients are encouraged to attend supervised classes only. Patients attend an initial assessment with an exercise referral specialist instructor and are offered the opportunity to attend additional appointments at week 12. OCL will also contact participants by telephone at week 10 to check on progress, discuss any problems and provide relevant information and advice. The scheme in Oldham operates at: Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Oldham Leisure Centre Failsworth Sports Centre Saddleworth Leisure Centre Royton Leisure Centre The scheme aims to meet best practice guidance as stated by the DoH National Quality Assurance Framework (2001), DoH Statement on Exercise Referral (March 2007), NICE Guidelines on Exercise Referral (November 2014) and BHF Exercise Referral Toolkit. Oldham CCG provides financial support and directional support for the specialist classes. Evaluation of the exercise referral scheme is done continually and a report containing the findings is completed annually. How do I decide if exercise referral is best for my patient? This relies on your clinical judgement. Generally referrals for exercise are most suitable for patients who are insufficiently active and need help with motivation, exercise programming, need supervision/monitoring/increased assistance in selecting the most appropriate type of activity. We do not accept referrals for people who are sedentary or inactive but otherwise apparently healthy. However we do accept referrals for people who are sedentary or inactive and have an existing health condition. Use the chart to help you decide as to whether exercise referral is most appropriate for your patient: Has a long-term medical condition Yes Requires activity for specific health outcomes Yes