Exercise Referral Service

More information 

The Exercise Referral Service can help you manage your long-term medical condition or disability with a prescriptive programme of activity. You need a referral from a doctor, nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or dietician to take part.

Speak to your health professional to find out whether you are eligible for referral. If you cannot meet with your health professional, there is a form on the Cambridge City Council website that you can send them to complete and return.

What to expect

The first step is an assessment with a fitness professional (there is a small charge for this). You will then be given a tailored exercise programme which will last 12 weeks or longer. This may include home-based exercise classes, and also gym sessions and group exercise classes (there is a small charge for these).

Examples of group exercise classes include:

• cancer rehabilitation for men
• cardiac rehabilitation
• long-term condition circuits
• long-term condition strength and mobility
• pilates for beginners
• resistance band and aerobic conditioning
• strength and balance

The classes are led by experienced and qualified exercise referral instructors who vary the exercises to make the classes fun! Adaptations of exercises are always given to meet the needs of everyone in the group, and you can complete the sessions seated if required.

Visit the City Council website for more information about the exercise sessions available.

Visit the Exercise Referral YouTube channel to watch videos which give an insight into the specialist classes available as part of the service.

There is a small charge for the initial assessment, and for gym sessions and exercise classes.

Home-based exercise classes are free.