Programmes for Referred Clients

Healthquest

HealthQuest is an exercise referral scheme delivered in partnership with 12 of the 13 GP surgeries in Crewe and Nantwich with additional referral sources from Leighton Hospital and other appropriate agencies. Clients receive a consultation, a personalised exercise programme and reduced cost access to facilities for 12 weeks.

The scheme started initially with a focus on risk factors for CHD but the referral criteria has since expaned considerably and now many clients access the scheme with a wide variety of health issues.

Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme

This programme is run in conjunction with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at Leighton Hospital and targets clients who are recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery.

Clients complete 3 phases of a cardiac rehabilitation programme at Leighton Hospital, and the Phase IV element provided by the Council encourages them to maintain those lifestyle changes which are necessary for them to continue in good health.

The programme essentially provides 9 weekly low intensity gym-based circuit training sessions in a safe and sociable setting, which allows clients to rebuild their confidence with regard to exercising. The class is very similar to the one provided in the hospital as part of the Phase III stage. Clients also receive information about exercising in general and may access other Council facilities at a reduced rate.

Activities for adults with learning disabilities

The council works in partnership with Cheshire Wirral and Partnership Foundation Trust ( CWP ) providing a range of activites for clients with learning disabilities - including weekly gym sessions, walks and contributing to the trust's innovative Healthy Living Healthy Me scheme.

Swim 4 Health

A session targeting people who have a disability, or a weight management issue or some other health related reason which makes them uncomfortable in normal swimming sessions. In this programme, clients have exclusive use of the pool, with support provided in the water if required.