Up & Active
Burnley are part of the new Active Lifestyle Hub for Pennine Lancashire, covering Burnley, Pendle, Ribble Valley, Hyndburn, Rossendale and Blackburn with Darwen.
The Up & Active Exercise Referral programme is a 12-week structured course of physical activity. Exercise options include chair-based exercise, group health walks, low level circuit, supervised gym, swimming, Stretch & Tone with relaxation and the FeelGood Room. Each session has a charge of £2.50 during the 12 weeks. We ask a minimum attendance of one session a week.
To be eligible for this programme you must be at least 16 years old, inactive and have one or more health conditions. Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, musculoskeletal problems or injuries, or mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.
This programme can be accessed through completing the online referral form, by telephoning 01282 477134 or a referral from a Health Professional, for example – GP, Practice Nurse, Physio.
Download LeafletHow to access the Up and Active Service
Health Professional Referral – please make an appointment with your Health Professional to discuss suitability. Your Health Professional will send a referral form to the Active Lifestyles Hub and an advisor will then make contact will you.
Self-Referral – please contact us on 01282 477134 to speak to one of the advisors, or fill out the online referral form.
Up & Active BlogsExercise Referral
The Up & Active Exercise Referral programme is a 12-week structured course of physical activity. Exercise options include chair-based exercise, group health walks, low level circuit, supervised gym, swimming, and the FeelGood Room. Each session has a charge of £3.00 during the 12 weeks. We ask a minimum attendance of one session a week.
To be eligible for this programme you must be at least 16 years old, inactive and have one or more health condition. Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, musculoskeletal problems or injuries, or mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.
This programme can be accessed through completing the online referral form, by telephoning 01282 477134 or a referral from a Health Professional, for example – GP, Practice Nurse, Physio.
Up and Active Client Journeys:
- Philip is feeling very fit after attending the programme. He was recovering from back surgery and his goal is now to get fitter.
- Graham has better fitness after attending. He feels much healthier and is looking forward to a more active life.
- Valerie has a higher level of fitness and a happier disposition. She is feeling happier and more agile. She now walks faster and further and now feels better about herself.
- Susan has lost weight and feels more toned, she also feels much fitter. She feels stronger and takes part in more things. She thinks it is nice to be able to go on walks and exercise without being short of breath.
- Nina has better mobility and balance as a result of attending a programme. She feels more energetic and is now more active.
- Gareth has achieved more movement on the programme. He feels better from meeting new people and he can now join in with new groups.
- Dennis has improved his fitness, which has in turn helped with his breathing and overall health and happiness. He feels like he can do a lot more active things and he also feels stronger and healthier.
