The Wellness Programme covers a wide amount of health conditions, which includes; asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, as well as mental health conditions & Covid-19 rehabilitation.

The full list of conditions accepted onto the scheme can be found at bottom of page.

We provide you a fully qualified GP Referral specialist to offer full guidance & advice how you can begin to live a safe & healthy lifestyle. It also includes access to our to our state-of-the-art & ego-free facilities.

Simply speak to your Healthcare Professional and ask if you fit the eligible criteria to start a GP referral scheme.

If they have our wellness cards: please bring one to reception for proof of referral.

If they don’t have Rivers cards: Please ask your Healthcare Professional to provide a referral note & then e-mail our Health & Fitness Manager, Sam Busby on samb@wychavonleisure.co.uk

Par-Q Form is available to collect from reception if you’re unable to print a copy at home. Please note, you will need to complete this form and bring it with you on your first day.

To be eligible you must be 16 years & over, classed as ‘inactive’. In this case, inactive is classified as doing less than 30 minutes moderate activity two-days a week & have one of the conditions in the list.

If you have been regularly active (two or more times a week of exercise) then you will not be accepted onto the scheme but can be recommended alternative membership options.