The Cardiac Rehabilitation Scheme
Our leisure centre provider Fusion Lifestyle are accepting referrals for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Scheme.
The programme aims to promote gentle exercise as a means of enabling individuals to achieve and maintain better health.
Individuals are encouraged to become independent exercisers so they can reap the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. Participants are offered safe and effective exercise under the guidance of qualified Exercise Professionals
The programme runs for 12-14 weeks and includes gym, circuit and multisport sessions.
To take part you need:
- To be 16 years+
- To have a past or present heart condition
- To be referred by the consultant, GP or Phase 3 cardiac rehab nurse.
The cost is £4.00 per session
For more information, please contact Nicola Small:
- Tel: 07730801967
Heart Rehab Community Programme
Our partner Carol Dixon has developed a new program called Your heart in my hands, it is a customized programme designed specifically for people who have been diagnosed with a heart condition or have undergone heart surgery.
The programme is here to support encourage and motivate you. Being diagnosed with a heart condition can have, not only a physical but psychological effect on both you and your family's life. I will help you through your journey to reach the best level of health and well-being that you can. I will endeavour to provide an enjoyable, safe, and effective exercise programme. If you feel that Your heart in my hands programme, is for you please contact me and I will provide you with the relevant information that you need to join the programme.
For more information visit https://www.heart-rehab.co.uk/ or contact:
Carol Dixon
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Instructor
Email: Carol@heart-rehab.co.uk
Mobile 07927 769 422
Will Blanche
Senior Active Recreation Development Officer
Charnwood Borough Council
- Oversees the physical activity programmes including Public Health Sport and Physical Activity Commissioning Programme.
- Responsibilities include working alongside our Leisure Centre provider Fusion Lifestyle, to deliver GP Referral and Cardiac Rehab Programmes, as well as the Steady Steps Falls Prevention programme.
- Lead officer for the annual Charnwood Sports Awards and a member of the Charnwood Health and Well Being Partnership and the Mental Health Forum.
- Address
Charnwood Borough Council Southfield Road Loughborough LE11 2TX
- will.blanche@charnwood.gov.uk
