Active for Life Solutions is our stand-alone not-for-profit organisation. We aim to tackle and overcome the barriers to exercise people with long-term health conditions face.
All of our rehabilitation pathways are evidence based and delivered by our team of Level 4 Exercise Specialists. To join one of our exercise pathways, sign off from a healthcare professional is required. To request a referral form please email Leon at Functional.fitness@nhs.net OR contact us below for more information
EXERCISE REHABILITATION PATHWAY
Supporting people living with and beyond cancer, including pre and post treatment.
Using exercise to promote strength, power, and mobility post stroke.
Public Health commissioned programme supporting strength and balance in people at risk of falling. x6 free sessions
Supporting people with muscle and joint problems including lower back pain, arthritis, and joint replacement. x12 free sessions
Lottery funded free 12-week exercise programme, designed for people low in mood or managing a mental illness.
Focusing on respiratory fitness and breathing capacity, classes will support lung efficiency and strength.
Mental Health
Exercise Pathway
CASE STUDY STORY: "PHIL RILEY"
Listen to Phil's heart warming and moving story below of his Journey and battles with his own mental & physical health and how exercise helped him to function again and achieve a long standing life ambition...
What a REMARKABLE achievement Phil!!!
(Cancer / Long Term Health Conditions / Mental Health)
It is Always Good To Talk!!
OUR CLASSES
Our standard rehabilitation offer includes your first three sessions free. All sessions include one hour of exercise, followed by an optional 30-minute social time including a free refreshment. Follow on sessions are £6.
MONDAY
10.00am – Falls Prevention (Rawmarsh, S62 6LN)
11:30am – Falls Prevention (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
12.45pm – Falls Prevention (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
2.00pm –Stroke (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
3.00pm – Respiratory Disease (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
TUESDAY
9.30am – Cancer (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
11am – Learning Disability & Autism (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
11.45am – Falls Prevention (Dinnington, S25 2PP)
1.00-2.00pm - Falls Prevention (Dinnington, S25 2PP)
1.30pm – Stroke (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
2.45pm – Cancer (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
9.30am – Cancer (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
10.45am – Respiratory Disease (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
11.45am– Respiratory Disease (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
1.00pm – MSK (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
2.30pm - Social Isolation - (Mental Health -Active for Life, S65 1SL)
9.30am – Respiratory Disease (Active for Life, S65 1SL)
11am - Falls Prevention (VIRTUAL ONLINE)
Learning Disability & Autism
We have a NEW weekly inclusive exercise programmes Learning Disability & Autism. The funding will run to 2025 and is delivered in partnership with Speak Up Self Advocacy. For more information or to make a referral please contact Annie on 01709 720462.
NEWS FLASH!
NEW FOR 2024
Strength & Balance Sessions
VIRTUAL ONLINE
Every Wednesday 11am - 12.30pm
Here we bring you, your exercise to the comfort of your own home. This programme is designed for people who have suffered a fall or at risk of falling and showing signs of frailty.
To access this programme you will need:
- A Health Care professional referral
- Have the technology to stream the LIVE weekly class (the exercise is streamed through ZOOM, an online platform that requires a valid email address)
- A stable chair and a safe space to exercise (the living room is generally a good space)
- A resistance band if you have one (this can be provided if you do not own one)
To BOOK or to Register your interest, please contact Leon at Functional.fitness@nhs.net or submit one of our contact forms at the top of the page!
