Professional Referral

Referral Process

If you have a heart or lung disease, had a stroke or another health condition and you wish to attend a Rehabilitation Maintenance exercise class or an Exercise Referral Programme you will need to obtain a Referral from a Health Professional.  There are specific referral forms and criteria for each of the conditions which are detailed below.

 

No referral is necessary if you wish to attend the Gentle Chair Exercise Classes.

 

Please get in touch if you need any further information.

 


Referral to attend Healthy Hearts Cardiac Rehabilitation Maintenance Classes
 
If you have a heart condition or you have had heart surgery and you wish to attend the Healthy Hearts exercise classes you need to be referred by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team or your GP.
 
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Team will refer you to the BodyFocus Healthy Hearts sessions at the end of the programme and they will ask you if you want to continue with your exercise programme.  The Team already have referral forms and all you need to do is say that you would like a referral to continue with the exercise sessions at your final assessment with them.  They will complete the form, ask you to sign it and send it through to BodyFocus.  The referral form is valid for 6 months as long as you do not have any further cardiac epsiodes.
 
If you do not obtain a referral at your final assessment, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team will only refer you up to one month after the completion of the programme with them, after this you will need to ask your GP.  Occasionally GPs charge for the referral - though uncommon charging is becoming more frequent and charges vary from surgery to surgery.
 
You will need to download the referral form and criteria below and make an appointment to see your GP.  Some GPs will complete the form without an appointment if you drop it in, so it is best to check with your surgery first.  The form needs to be signed by your GP and stamped with the surgery stamp.
 
When you have your referral contact Terri to make an appointment prior to joining the Healthy Heart sessions.  There is a charge of £10 for the appointment which is necessary to cover costs.  The appointment can be conducted at your home, generally lasts for about 1 hour and is necessary for me to fully understand your heart condition and any other conditions which may affect your exercise ability.  This information can be discussed in the privacy of your own home instead of at the exercise session where there is little time and where there will be other people around.
 
You can attend the Healthy Hearts exercise sessions as soon as you wish after this appointment.  No other individual appointments or costs are necessary other than the £4 session fee each time you come along to the exercise class.
 
Please get in touch if you need any further information.
 
Terri
 
Download
Referral form and exclusion criteria for Healthy Hearts Cardiac Rehabilitation Sessions
BACR Protocol and Referral Form - GP - J[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [2.2 MB]

 

 

 

Referral to attend Breathe-A-Gain Pulmonary Rehabilitation Maintenance Exercise Classes

 

If you have lung disease and wish to come along to the Breathe-A-Gain Maintenance sessions you must first attend the Pulmonary Rehabiitation Programme run by the NHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team.  At the end of the programme, after your final assessment, you will be asked if you would like to be referred to the Maintenance Programme to continue with your exercise programme.  If you wish to attend they will complete the referral and forward it to me.  I will then make contact with you.

 

It is important to keep up the exercise programme as research has shown that it can help to cut down the number of exacerbations/infections and/or hospital admissions you might experience.

 

GPs cannot refer into the Maintenance Programme, only the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team can make the referral.  If you have not attended a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme run by the NHS your GP can refer you and should already have the details.  If not please get in touch and I will provide you with the details.

 

Please let me know if you need any further information.

 

Terri

 

 

 

Exercise Referral Programme

 

If you have a health condition, other than heart of lung disease, which you believe could be improved by exercise, a referral will be required for you to attend. 

 

Conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes can be helped by regular and appropriate exercise. 

 

You will need to download the referral form and criteria below and make an appointment to see your GP.  Some GPs will complete the form without an appointment if you drop it in, so it is best to check with your surgery first and you will need to let your GP know why to wish to be referred.  The form needs to be signed by your GP and stamped with the surgery stamp. Occasionally GPs charge for the referral - though uncommon charging is becoming more frequent and charges vary from surgery to surgery.
 
When you have your referral contact Terri to discuss which sessions are most appropriate.  For some conditions it may be necessary to make an appointment prior to you joining an exercise programme.  If this is necessary, there is a charge of £10 for the appointment which is necessary to cover costs.  The appointment can be conducted at your home, generally lasts for about 1 hour and is necessary for me to fully understand your condition and any other conditions which may affect your exercise ability.  This information can be discussed in the privacy of your own home instead of at the exercise session where there is little time and where there may be other people around.
 
If you wish to discuss your condition and your exercise options prior to obtaining your referral please get in touch.
 
Terri
 
Download
Exercise Referral form for more general conditions and injury/replacement rehabilitation
Referral for Exercise Form.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [72.6 KB]

Positive Strokes - Exercise after Stroke - Classes

 

Exercise after Stroke classes are designed to help improve your overall fitness level making every day tasks easier. 

 

The exercises will help to improve stamina, strengthen weaker areas, improve balance and help to reduce the effects of tonal changes.  Plus you will make new friends with people in a similar situation.

 

the classes last 1 hour and are followed by tea, coffee and biscuits and a chance to chat to each other.

 

If you wish to join in the session you will need a referral either from your GP, if your stroke was a while ago, or from the Stroke Rehabilitation Team.  Please contact Terri to obtain a referral form (or use the download below) and further information.

 

Download
Referral form for Positive Strokes class
Positive Strokes (Exercise after Stroke)[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [2.0 MB]