Specialist exercise referral programme
We refer eligible adults into a free, 12-week supervised programme delivered by our partner, Action Heart.
Free, personalised exercise support
Boost your health journey with a free, personalised exercise programme. The Exercise Referral programme is delivered by Action Heart, a specialist provider working with Your Health Dudley, and we refer people living with specific medical conditions into it.
This is a referral-only service. Speak to your GP or health professional, or call us on 01384 732 402 to talk it through.
Feel great again
A supervised programme of physical activity that runs for 12 weeks.
The programme is designed for people aged 18 and above.
Specially tailored for a range of medical conditions, from heart complications to mental health challenges.
The programme is aligned with the NICE guidelines.
How the programme works
From your referral to lifelong healthy changes.
Step 01
Your referral
Your GP or health professional refers you, and we refer you on to Action Heart.
Step 02
Initial consultation
Action Heart starts with an initial consultation to understand your medical condition and what you need.
Step 03
Establish your goals
Together with Action Heart, you agree goals that are right for you and your health.
Step 04
Induction session
Action Heart introduces you to the equipment relevant to your programme.
Step 05
Your 12-week programme
You take part in a supervised programme of physical activity with Action Heart, tailored to your condition.
Step 06
Keep going
You're pointed towards other local services and activities to help you sustain lifelong healthy changes.
Conditions we can support
The programme is accessible to people with a range of medical conditions, including but not limited to:
- Post myocardial infarction (after a heart attack)
- Post coronary artery bypass graft (after heart bypass surgery)
- Post heart transplant
- Post valve replacement
- Stable angina
- Chronic heart failure
- Stroke
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Post Covid syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)
- Post cancer rehabilitation
- Depression
This list is not exhaustive. Speak to your GP or health professional, or call us on 01384 732 402 and we can talk it through.
Who we can support
Exercise Referral programmes are available to:
- People who live, work, study or have a GP in Dudley
- Aged 18 and over
- People with a high-risk condition affecting exercise
Your story, your way
Start with a free 'My Story' appointment. We'll listen, get to know your goals and agree the support that fits you.