What is Healthy Living?
A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that helps to reduce the risk of being seriously ill and preventing preventable diseases. The biggest benefits of healthy living are to reduce the likelihood of heart diseases, lung diseases and cancers whilst being able to be fit and active so that you can continue doing what you love doing.
Your food choices play a big part in your health, how you feel today, how you will feel tomorrow, and how you will feel in the future. Diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and should be combined with physical activity to help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
Everyone should ensure a good mix of protein, carbohydrates and fats in their diet. You should also:
- Eat 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables a day.
- Choose lower sugar products where possible.
- Drink 8 glasses of fluid a day.
- Limit your alcohol intake to below 14 units a week.
You can find more information on eating well at NHS Live Well – Eat Well. This includes more information on food types, recipes, and budget advice.
For adults over the age of 18 it is advised that people take part in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week or 75 minutes of vigorous activity. It is also advised that you partake in 2 or more strength sessions a week targeting all of your major muscles.
You can find more information about exercise at NHS Live Well – Exercise. This includes how to keep active when in pain, exercise tips, and fitness guides.
It is suggested that the healthiest bodyweight will have you at a Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 24.9. By keeping your BMI within this healthy range, this will lower your risks of Type 2 Diabetes, stroke, heart disease, some cancers, infertility, and other diseases.
You can find more information on healthy weight at NHS Live Well – Healthy Weight. This includes how to check your BMI, weight loss support, and weight gain support.
Sleep is incredibly important to our physical health. While we sleep our bodies recover and rebuild. It is important to have good sleep hygiene, including a regular sleep pattern.
Taking steps to reduce stress, and using techniques such as relaxation and mindfulness, can help you to better manage your symptoms and sleep. Research has shown that lack of sleep will 'wind up' your nervous system (a bit like turning up the amplifier) causing you to feel more pain.
You can find more information about sleep at NHS Live Well – Sleep and Fatigue. This includes causes of tiredness, sleep tips, and ways to boost your energy levels.
Smoking and taking drugs increases our chances of cancer and slows down the rate at which our bodies can recover. They are both addictive and reduce the effectiveness of your brain making it more likely for you to be challenged with mental health disorders.
You can find information about smoking and support for quitting smoking at NHS Live Well – Quit Smoking. This includes the benefits of quitting, facts and myths about smoking, and support to help you quit.
The current guidelines advise limiting alcohol to 14 units a week for women and men. This is the same as 6 pints of beer or 7 medium glasses of wine with 2 alcohol free days a week. The benefits of reducing your alcohol consumption include reducing your blood pressure, risk of cancer and liver fibrosis whilst improving your ability to concentrate and remember.
You can find information and support about alcohol at NHS Live Well – Alcohol Support. This includes a units calculator, useful resources, and advice and support for cutting down.
- NHS
- NHS Inform (Health Self Help Guides)
- NHS Get fit for free - The secret to getting fit for free is to use every opportunity to be active.
- NHS Fitness Studio - take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos in aerobics, strength and resistance, pilates and yoga categories. Workouts have been created by fitness experts and range from 10 minutes to 45 minutes.
- Lets Ride - if you like cycling, this link provides information on bike friendly routes and different groups you could join.
- Couch to 5k - want to start running? This link gives you the perfect place to start as a total beginner.
Local Health and Wellbeing Support
There are a range of resources to help you get fit and healthy. Some of these local resources, including swimming pool activities, are listed below. Here is a link to Hampshire activity finder if you want to browse most up to date activities in your area.
Exercise referral schemes by area:
The Get Active programme has been designed to offer a structured health & wellbeing programme for adults in Southampton who meet certain referral criteria. These criteria are:
- You do less than 30 minutes of activity which leaves you out of breath, five times per week.
- You have a medical condition.
BH live active Porstmouth exercise referral scheme.
Ask your GP, consultant, nurse or physiotherapist for a referral form. All you’ll pay to join the scheme is a £7 welcome fee. For this you’ll to get an hour’s consultation to explore your medical history, followed by a personalised 12-week programme of discounted indoor and outdoor activities. It’ll be a mix of referral-specific classes, complemented by mainstream sessions in the gym, pool or studio, and possibly some exercises you can do at home.
Exercise on Referral is an exercise referral scheme operated by the Isle of Wight Council’s 1Leisure in partnership with GP’s and health professionals across the island. Many GP’s and health professionals take part so you can get the help you need. Your GP or health professional is always the first step.
1Leisure are one of the potential services you could be offered if it’s found that you need support with physical activity. Other avenues that they might direct you to are weight loss support or stop smoking support.
Gosport Places Leisure centre exercise referral scheme
The Exercise Referral Scheme at Places Leisure offers a 12-week program designed for individuals with long-term health conditions to enhance their physical activity and overall well-being.
Eligibility: Individuals with various health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and obesity, are welcome to participate.
Program Components: The scheme includes initial assessments, ongoing support, and access to gym facilities, swimming, and fitness classes.
Benefits: Engaging in regular physical activity can positively impact weight management, mental health, muscle and joint functions, and heart health.
Referral Process: Individuals can be referred to the scheme by their healthcare provider, such as a GP or physiotherapist.
Link to form - Places Leisure - Online Referral Form
Andover Leisure Centre exercise referral scheme
The Exercise Referral Scheme at Places Leisure offers a 12-week program designed for individuals with long-term health conditions to enhance their physical activity and overall well-being.
Eligibility: Individuals with various health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and obesity, are welcome to participate.
Program Components: The scheme includes initial assessments, ongoing support, and access to gym facilities, swimming, and fitness classes.
Benefits: Engaging in regular physical activity can positively impact weight management, mental health, muscle and joint functions, and heart health.
Referral Process: Individuals can be referred to the scheme by their healthcare provider, such as a GP or physiotherapist.
Contact email: exercisereferralandover
Places Leisure Eastleigh exercise referral scheme
The Exercise Referral Scheme at Places Leisure offers a 12-week program designed for individuals with long-term health conditions to enhance their physical activity and overall well-being.
Eligibility: Individuals with various health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and obesity, are welcome to participate.
Program Components: The scheme includes initial assessments, ongoing support, and access to gym facilities, swimming, and fitness classes.
Benefits: Engaging in regular physical activity can positively impact weight management, mental health, muscle and joint functions, and heart health.
Referral Process: Individuals can be referred to the scheme by their healthcare provider, such as a GP or physiotherapist.
Link to form - HealthWorks Referral Scheme
Horizon Leisure Centres 12 week exercise referral scheme at Havant and Waterlooville is a structured course of physical activity. You will get a personal activity plan from an exercise instructor, and gives you a 12 week opportunity to use the gym, swim facilities and attend exercise classes at your local leisure as agreed by your personal exercise instructor centre for reduced fees. You will need to be referred by your health professional or GP. You can download the referral form and request to be referred.
Informational Video - Horizon Wellbeing Hub
Ringwood Health & Leisure - freedomleisure have GP exercise referrals at some clubs, but you need to enquire directly to find out if Ringwood Health & Leisure centre has programme running at present.
Email: ringwood.
Cost - Price List | Freedom Leisure
Totton & Hythe
Activity referral programme offers customers a range of activities specifically designed for sedentary customers with recognised medical conditions. Referred clients are offered specific individual programmes designed by fully qualified advisors, following a full health assessment. The programme offers unlimited sessions of activity over 12 weeks.
Location & Website:
Cost - £80 for 3 months
Fawley Parish
Exercise referral scheme is designed for those with recognised medical conditions. Training and lifestyle programmes are devised by our exercise referral specialist with the aim of managing and improving your condition. In some cases, we may liaise with your GP or other health professional.
The scheme allows patients 10 weeks unlimited use of the gym at no fee. A 3-month discounted membership is offered thereafter for continued support.
Location & Website - Gang Warily Exercise referral
reception
Cost - £50 for 10 week program - this would be free if live in Fawley parish area. 10% reduction off future memberships.
Freedom Leisure Lymington Health & Leiasure activity referral scheme
Our activity referral programme offers customers a range of activities specifically designed for sedentary customers with recognised medical conditions. Referred clients are offered specific individual programmes designed by fully qualified advisors, following a full health assessment. The programme offers unlimited sessions of activity over 12 weeks.
Horizon Leisure Centres 12 week exercise referral scheme at Havant and Waterlooville is a structured course of physical activity. You will get a personal activity plan from an exercise instructor, and gives you a 12 week opportunity to use the gym, swim facilities and attend exercise classes at your local leisure as agreed by your personal exercise instructor centre for reduced fees. You will need to be referred by your health professional or GP. You can download the referral form and request to be referred.
Informational Video - Horizon Wellbeing Hub
Location & Website:
Everyone Active’s Exercise Referral scheme is the perfect way for people with long-term health conditions to move more to improve their health and wellbeing. We want everyone to be able to enjoy at least half an hour of physical activity, five times a week, and we’re here to help you.
Everyone Active's Exercise Referral Scheme
Link to form - Online Referral Form
Location & Website - Romsey Rapids
The Exercise Referral Scheme at Places Leisure offers a 12-week program designed for individuals with long-term health conditions to enhance their physical activity and overall well-being.
Eligibility: Individuals with various health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and obesity, are welcome to participate.
Program Components: The scheme includes initial assessments, ongoing support, and access to gym facilities, swimming, and fitness classes.
Benefits: Engaging in regular physical activity can positively impact weight management, mental health, muscle and joint functions, and heart health.
Referral Process: Individuals can be referred to the scheme by their healthcare provider, such as a GP or physiotherapist.
Cost & Form - £30 for 3 months. Then standard membership applies.
Standard Membership - Prices
Other exercise/activity referral links by area:
Active Nation - Exercise and group activities across varied locations including Bitterne leisure Centre, Chamberlayne sports centre, Woodmill outdoors activity centre and The Quays swimming complex.
Saints Foundation - Exercise classes for over 35s ran by the Southampton FC charity. Varied Southampton locations. You can refer yourself to their 'pathways to health' scheme here.
The Sporting Memories Association - Weekly group meetings, discussions and light physical activities. A club in Southampton and Eastleigh.
My Journey Southampton - Useful walking and cycling groups and route ideas, local to Southampton. Followed by a cuppa and a chat!
Woolston Community Centre - Classes including yoga, box-fit, taekwondo and ladies keep fit.
Lordshill Community Association - A variety of classes and groups including yoga, taekwondo and line dancing.
Oaklands Community Pool - Over 70 sessions open to the community over a main pool and learner pool.
Places Leisure Eastleigh (formally Fleming Park) - Swimming, aquafit and several gym based classes eg Body pump.
Red Lodge Community Pool - A wide range of sessions from swimming lessons to pool parties, fun sessions, lane swims, general public swimming and aqua fit. Based in Bassett.
Aqua Silver Exercise Classes - The Oasis swimming pool at Queen Alexandra Hospital holds a group called 'Aqua Silver'. You can self-refer to this programme of water based exercises and classes are for anyone with a musculoskeletal condition, such as RA.
Southsea lifestyle - Get Fit for 2019 - If you want to make 2019 the year you get fitter and healthier what’s the best form of regular exercise for you?
Fratton Community Centre - The community centre is made up of a gym, sports hall, and various sized rooms available to hire throughout the week.
Havelock Community Centre - Our goal is to improve the opportunities available for the people in our community by providing help, support, services and facilities.
Buckland Community Centre - Our aim is to provide facilities for education, recreation, social welfare and leisure time occupation to all of the local community.
The Drayton Centre, Portsmouth - hosts a variety of classes and activities for all age groups as well as playing host to many parties and events.
Eastney Community Centre - There is a varied programme of health and fitness, social, educational and recreational activities for the people of Eastney, Milton and Southsea.
The John Pounds Centre - Seeks to provide ‘A Gateway for a ‘Happier and Healthier Life for All’ through inclusive activities and services.
Milton Village Community Centre - Offers a wide range of activities for all ages including regular clubs and groups and a year round programme of trips and social events.
Horizon Leisure Centre (Havant and Waterlooville) - Variety of gym classes e.g. Posture Pilates.
Gloji - Take your health and wellbeing to the next level in just 12 weeks. With gloji’s wellbeing services by your side, you can improve your health and change your life for the better. Offering weight loss, smoking cessation and fitness and gym services.
Water Wellness Exercise Therapy - Aquatic Exercise Therapy combines aquatic exercise and physical therapy in a comprehensive programme designed to aid rehabilitation and improve overall health. Supervised by level 3 Aquatic Activity for Health staff, each session is designed to meet individuals needs.
Click here for information poster.
Get active IOW - web page dedicated to helping you to increase your activity levels.
Snap Fitness IOW gym - Located next to Halford's in Newport, get 24/7 gym access with the range of cardio, strength, functional training equipment, group fitness classes and qualified personal trainers - all in a supportive community to help you. Free parking, individual changing facilities and GHD vanity stations.
Isle of Wight Fitness - Fun, Friendly Fitness Classes in Ryde, Wootton & Lake, including Fitness Pilates, Paracise, Dance Fitness, and HIIT
Be more active IOW - Council Information page on increasing your activity levels.
Isle Access - An island-based charity that is helping to improve life for disabled people on the Isle of Wight. It works by informing, assisting and promoting accessible services, such as adapted cycling.
Contact
- Telephone: 01983 218240
- Email: info
@isleaccess.co.uk
Steady and Strong Classes - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Slimming World - Slimming World is a weight loss programme like no other. Millions have reached their dream weight with our generous, no-hunger eating programme. Add an activity programme that starts when the time’s right for you, plus mindset-shifting, habit-changing support that will get you to your weight loss target and help you stay there.
Sports Clubs & Groups in Gosport - link to website with contact details of different sport clubs, centres and training and activity programmes.
Park Run - A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here. The event takes place at Marine Parade East, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9LB, every Saturday at 9:00am.
Gosport Road Runners - Gosport Road Runners are an England Athletics affiliated running club. Inviting members of all running levels and age groups for distances ranging from Couch to 5K up to marathon distance and beyond. Young people aged 14–17 years are welcome to join the club with a responsible adult. Meeting every Tuesday and Thursday, 19:00 at Gosport Rugby Club.
Puregym - PureGym Andover is a vibrant and motivating gym with a large free weights area, fixed resistance machines, a class studio, cardio equipment, functional space, a cycle studio and stretch areas. Fitness classes are included in your membership. PureGym Andover is part of Andover business park, next door to Travelodge and the Army Headquarters. Gym is open 24 hours/day, 7 days a week (some hours are unstaffed).
Snap fitness - best range of cardio, strength, functional training equipment, group fitness classes and qualified personal trainers - all in a supportive community. Free trial is available before joining. All membership plans include full access to the gym, plus all other gyms in the UK and worldwide (1000+) as well as unlimited group fitness classes.
Boot camp UK - Group outdoor fitness classes. Bootcamp is designed to put the fun back into fitness, and each workout is a blend of circuit training, HIIT and endurance. We make sure that every fitness class you attend is different, so unlike some Gym based classes, you will never know what to expect!
Introductory offer for new starters: £10 FOR 10 SESSIONS.
Equilibrium pilates and fitness - is based in Andover (Hampshire). Equilibrium Pilates & Fitness uses Pilates and other fitness techniques to help you increase your strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. Pilates & Fitness group classes take place in fully equipped Pilates and rehabilitation studio. Individual sessions, Remedial Pilates, Cancer Rehabilitation, Stroke and Neurological Conditions, TRX Pilates (suspension training), GP Exercise Referral, Antenatal and Postnatal sessions are delivered by experienced and fully qualified staff.
ICAN - Created by Valley Leisure Ltd, a charity with a heart for helping people age well, we’re here for anyone from mid-life and beyond who wants to be more active but isn’t quite sure where to start – or why it matters. I Can Move More offers a range of friendly, accessible opportunities – online, in the community, at home or in our dedicated spaces – to help you find the kind of movement that works for you.
Steady and strong - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Andover Shop Mobility - ShopMobility UK is a nationwide network of centres which hire out mobility equipment to the public. This equipment is mainly manual wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility scooters so people with restricted mobility can enjoy independence outdoors. These hire services are low cost or sometimes free to all ages of people looking to access shops and leisure facilities.
Health Walks - Come along and join in with this great form of exercise, which is healthy, fun and free. All you need is a good pair of shoes, suitable clothing for the weather and enthusiasm! Just turn up at your first walk and complete a registration form provided by our Walk Leaders. Each walk lasts approximately one hour with a distance of 2-3 miles.
Steady & Strong - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Slimming World - Slimming World is a weight loss programme like no other. Millions have reached their dream weight with our generous, no-hunger eating programme. Add an activity programme that starts when the time’s right for you, plus mindset-shifting, habit-changing support that will get you to your weight loss target and help you stay there.
Steady & Strong - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Falls Prevention / Stay Steady - a website on information about falls prevention and what to do if you have already had a fall previously.
Horizon Health (Gym, Pool + Classes) - Health Referral Scheme at Horizon Leisure will help youto increase your physical activity levels and improve your overall health. A12-week structured course of physical activity, designed to help you move a little more every day in a fun and supportive environment. Health experts run the scheme at Havant and Waterlooville centres in partnership with Havant Borough Council, The NHS and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Havant Hydro Chronic Pain (Contact Emma) - Contact page for Chronic/Persistent pain at Horizon Centres.
Slimming World - Slimming World is a weight loss programme like no other. Millions have reached their dream weight with our generous, no-hunger eating programme. Add an activity programme that starts when the time’s right for you, plus mindset-shifting, habit-changing support that will get you to your weight loss target and help you stay there.
Meon Walking Group - members are mainly in Fareham and Gosport and the southern section of the Meon valley. Offer up to three walks on almost every Sunday, plus a number of mid-week walks. Walks are usually in southern Hampshire and parts of West Sussex. They range from shorter leisurely walks of 5 or 6 miles to more strenuous routes of up to 15 and 16 miles, so there’s something for everyone. Local grades: A (14-16 miles at a brisker pace, shorter breaks); B (10-12 miles at a steady pace); C (5-7 miles at a leisurely pace).
Parkinsons Exercise Class - Slightly strenuous exercises for all abilities, seated or standing, to help people with Parkinson’s. Cost £1 per member. Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington, Fareham. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 2pm – 3:30pm and the Monday before the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2pm – 3.30pm.
Steady and Strong - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Social Prescribing New Forest PCN - Social Prescribing is a way of supporting you with your wellbeing. Simply put, it can help you to feel better about yourself, your life, and any challenges you might be facing. Young People's Social Prescriber & Wellbeing Coach's can offer one to one sessions with young people aged 11-18 to help with emotional health and wellbeing issues. Information, advice and guidance can also be offered to parents and carers for children under 11.
Social Prescribing:
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Patient-Centred Approach: Focuses on the ethos of "what matters to me", placing individuals at the heart of their own non-clinical care.
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Goal: Supports people to feel better and improve wellbeing through personal choice and decision-making.
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Non-Medical Support: Offers alternatives to medication by connecting individuals to community-based resources and groups.
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Combats Isolation: Aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation through meaningful engagement and participation.
New Forest Group - Ramblers - walkers enjoy exploring the New Forest and also the area from West Dorset to East Hampshire to South Wiltshire. Come and try a walk with very friendly group. Walks to suit everybody from gentle pace 3 1/2 mile walks, 5 mile walks and for those who enjoy longer walks we run 10-12 mile walks.
Mens Shed, Fordingbridge - Men’s Sheds are kitted out community spaces where men can enjoy practical hobbies. They’re about making friends, learning and sharing skills. Many guys come just for the tea and banter – everyone’s welcome. Search for a local Shed to join on the website.
Feel Good in the Forest - Feel Good in the Forest is a supportive programme of activities for people with mild-to-moderate health conditions, or for those who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and enjoy being outdoors. People can self-refer or be referred by a social prescribing link worker or support organisation.
Steady and Strong Classes - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Pilates Classes New Forest - Nestled in the midst of the New Forest, purpose-built Pilates Studio with fully qualified Level 3 Pilates Instructor. Studio offers: Pilates and gentle Pilates, Men only Pilates, Rocket Yoga, TRX and Weight, HIIT Circuits, Seated Pilates and Guided meditation.
New Forest Group - Ramblers - Walkers enjoy exploring the New Forest and also the area from West Dorset to East Hampshire to South Wiltshire. Come and try a walk with very friendly group. Walks to suit everybody from gentle pace 3 1/2 mile walks, 5 mile walks and for those who enjoy longer walks we run 10-12 mile walks.
Feel good in the forest - is a supportive programme of activities for people with mild-to-moderate health conditions, or for those who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and enjoy being outdoors. People can self-refer or be referred by a social prescribing link worker or support organisation.
Hythe Shed at the Pier - is an area where men (and women) can meet to mend, repair and socialise over a cup of tea or coffee, and to pass on knowledge and skills. The Hythe Shed is open to all to apply by invitation for membership.
KJ's Mobility Aids - small but packed full shop of many different daily living aids. Online catalogue available.
Steady and Strong - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
New Forest Group - Ramblers - Walkers enjoy exploring the New Forest and also the area from West Dorset to East Hampshire to South Wiltshire. Come and try a walk with very friendly group. Walks to suit everybody from gentle pace 3 1/2 mile walks, 5 mile walks and for those who enjoy longer walks we run 10-12 mile walks.
Mens shed- New Milton - registered charity, purpose-built workshop in June 2024. New Milton Men’s Shed is a place where people come together to forge connections, share camaraderie, and find a renewed sense of purpose—all within a safe and welcoming space. Members enrich each other’s lives through shared skills, knowledge, and plenty of laughter.
Social Prescribing is a way of supporting you with your wellbeing. Simply put, it can help you to feel better about yourself, your life, and any challenges you might be facing. Young People's Social Prescriber & Wellbeing Coach's can offer one to one sessions with young people aged 11-18 to help with emotional health and wellbeing issues. Information, advice and guidance can also be offered to parents and carers for children under 11.
Social Prescribing:
- Patient-Centred Approach: Focuses on the ethos of "what matters to me", placing individuals at the heart of their own non-clinical care.
- Goal: Supports people to feel better and improve wellbeing through personal choice and decision-making.
- Non-Medical Support: Offers alternatives to medication by connecting individuals to community-based resources and groups.
- Combats Isolation: Aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation through meaningful engagement and participation.
Feel Good in the Forest - Feel Good in the Forest is a supportive programme of activities for people with mild-to-moderate health conditions, or for those who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and enjoy being outdoors. People can self-refer or be referred by a social prescribing link worker or support organisation.
Pennington Mobility Shop - An independently owned and run local shop selling a wide range of mobility products and daily living aids.
Flourish - is a free service provided by Horizon and funded by Hampshire County Council intended to support women to achieve a healthy weight and promote self-motivation and self-confidence. During the programme, participants will build resilience to sustain a positive behaviour change to take them beyond the course.
Horizon Wellbeing Hub - Horizon Wellbeing Hub one-stop shop for better health. Everyone deserves to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Their integrated approach to wellbeing encompasses physical, mental, and emotional aspects. Whether you’re seeking preventive care or looking to make positive lifestyle changes.
Physio-lead Pilates Emsworth - Pilates Classes designed by an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist, trained by the APPI, the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. They are suitable for those who are Beginners or at Intermediate level, giving options for both.
Steady and Strong - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Get Up and Go Havant - is a Havant borough project offering physical activity opportunities to residents of the Havant borough. Physical activity can bring a multitude of physical, mental and social benefits, provide a range of fun activities and help to make it as enjoyable and easy as possible to be active.
Slimming World - Slimming World is a weight loss programme like no other. Millions have reached their dream weight with our generous, no-hunger eating programme. Add an activity programme that starts when the time’s right for you, plus mindset-shifting, habit-changing support that will get you to your weight loss target and help you stay there.
Pilates Near You - website to find Pilates classes/instructor in your area.
Social Prescribing - social Prescribing is a way in which we can help patients to link with a range of local, non-medical activities, opportunities and support that can improve their health and wellbeing. Social Prescribers give patients time to focus on ‘What Matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to health and well-being, by connecting patients to community groups for practical and emotional support.
Beth Pilates Classes - Pilates Classes in Petersfield. New members are very welcome! All classes are by appointment. Please instructor to arrange a 1:1 and to discuss the class(es) that could meet your needs. Existing clients can access in-person, hybrid and fully-interactive online group classes. If you are a new client and would like to join group sessions, please contact instructor for an initial tailored one-to-one.
Sport in Mind - Sport in Mind is the leading mental health sports charity in England and Wales. Their mission is to transform the nation’s mental health through sport and our trailblazing work harnesses the power of sport to inspire, educate, and promote good mental health.
What's On Hampshire - website on events and activities in Hampshire.
BreathWork - simple and natural tool for physical health, emotional wellbeing, healing & connection. In-person or online. Individual or couple 90 minute sessions for children, teens and adults exploring Breathwork practices for optimal physical and emotional health. The aim of these Breathwork sessions is to empower you with tools to manage your own health and wellbeing by understanding, sensing and navigating your own nervous system to bring about positive change when meeting life's challenges.
Move It Or Lose it - exercise classes. Are you looking for a way to improve your balance, flexibility, heart health, and coordination, and boost your bone health? First class free for New Starters
Men's Shed Petersfield - a group of men in the Petersfield area aiming to create an environment where men of all ages can come and socialise, join in workshop activities, learn new skills and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Working together and using our collective practical, hands-on skills and life experiences they support local community and charitable projects as well as own hobbies and interests. The benefits of the group are support, inclusion and good company.
Cavendish Health Care & Mobility - specialises in the supply of mobility equipment to people of all ages. From adjustable profiling beds, to mobility scooters, riser recliner chairs and aids for daily living.
Steady and Strong - Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it. Also, available - Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Curves fitness women only gym - Curves Romsey is a fitness club featuring the 30-minute full body workout designed for women. The Curves workout combines Strength Training with cardio activity and stretching. You’ll be exercising in a comfortable environment where women of all ages and fitness levels feel welcome. At Curves you can just drop in anytime during club opening hours, there will always be a circuit coach to train and motivate you. Variety of membership options available and promotional offers throughout the year.
Romsey Ramblers - provide the opportunity to walk around 6 led-walks each month across Hampshire and into adjoining counties. Typically, Saturday walks are around 5 miles and within 15 miles of Romsey. Midweek walks are a little longer, usually between 7 and 10 miles and may be a little further afield. Our walks are graded as leisurely or moderate to suit varying abilities. The grading depends on the level of difficulty, i.e. the terrain; number of stiles and surface conditions.
Romsey Men's Shed - A group of mainly older men who have fun doing things together and getting involved. For many, a Men’s Shed is like a large garden shed well-equipped with workbenches and a range of machine and hand tools. Using their skills and knowledge, members work together on practical projects that benefit the local community
Slimming World - Slimming World is a weight loss programme like no other. Millions have reached their dream weight with our generous, no-hunger eating programme. Add an activity programme that starts when the time’s right for you, plus mindset-shifting, habit-changing support that will get you to your weight loss target and help you stay there.
Hampshire Mobility Shop - offering mobility equipment sales and hire and stairlifts and ramps. Also offering repair services.