The programme begins with a personal, one to one, welcome chat between the client and a member of STFC Foundation’s health and wellbeing team. Our coaches will work with clients to design specific exercise programmes that meet their health needs, requirements and goals.
The 12-week funded Exercise on Referral programme gives participants the opportunity to take part in a variety of Health and Wellbeing sessions, such as, Extra Time Hub, Walk & Talk, and Walking Football.
During the 12-week funded programme, clients will have continued support from the team and will undergo a Fitness MOT at the start and on completion of the programme, monitoring their progress before reviewing how their health and wellbeing journey will continue with the Foundation.
Clients will need to be a registered patient at one of the 11 surgeries within the Shrewsbury Primary Care Network in order to participate on the FREE Exercise Referral scheme.
The Exercise Referral programme will take place at Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ.
By making a commitment to the Exercise Referral project, clients will see improvements in their:
If clients decide to continue with the Foundation after completion of the 12-weeks, the long-term benefits that patients could potentially see are: reduced reliance on medication, sustainable improvement in lifestyle and behavior, reduced health complications and ultimately decreased pressure upon health services within the area.