Health and Well-being

Getting more active, Watford and Three Rivers Physical Activity Referral Scheme  

If you want help to get up and get Active4Life, this referral scheme could be for you

October sees the launch of the new Change 4 Life GP physical activity referral scheme in Watford and Three Rivers for adults wishing to get up and get active. The scheme offers local residents the opportunity to access a 12 week programme at a participating leisure venue, supported by a fully qualified and friendly instructor.

This includes a personalised activity plan with regular review sessions, access to gym and swim sessions for a subsidised rate of £3.50 per visit and lifestyle goal setting to keep you on track once the programme has ended.

 Dr Kevin Barrett, GP at the New Road Surgery in Croxley Green said: “Getting back into exercise can seem daunting at first, but this programme is a really easy, supportive way to become more active and make the most of all the health benefits that brings. Increasing your physical activity levels can reduce your risk of developing heart problems, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and even some types of cancer. The staff at the leisure centres are very experienced in helping people take those first steps to fitness and you’ll soon start making the small changes that can make the biggest difference to your life.”

The Active 4 Life scheme is open to residents who meet a set criteria, are aged 16 and over and either live or are registered to a GP practice in Watford or Three Rivers. The participating leisure venues are: William Penn Leisure Centre, Rickmansworth, The Centre, South Oxhey, Watford Woodside Leisure Centre, Garston and Watford Leisure Centre – Central, Watford.

For more information or to register onto the scheme speak to your local GP or to one of the participating leisure venues.

Once accepted you will receive:

·  A 12 week programme of support with a qualified and friendly instructor
·  Personalised activity plan with review sessions
·  Access to Gym and Swim sessions for no more than £3.50*
·  Lifestyle goal setting

*Lower concessionary rates available, call participating leisure centre for details


















Speak to one of the above leisure centres or your GP for more information or to register onto the scheme