Youth Exercise Referral
A physio referral programme delivering free access and 1:1 support for young people with various medial conditions
Developed in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC), the Youth Exercise Referral Programme offers young people with various medical conditions the opportunity to access a specialised programme of physical activity, to aid the treatment of their medical condition.
The programme, which is by physiotherapist referral, invites young people in secondary school who are being treated for one of the following conditions to take part in the programme:
- Cystic fibrosis
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic illness resulting in de-conditioning
- Coordination difficulties
- Musculoskeletal conditions requiring ongoing rehabilitation
Aiming to get young people active long term, the programme offers participants an individual, goal-based gym programme at a concessionary rate at any of Edinburgh Leisure’s facilities.
What’s included?
- Six month’s free swimming at 12 pools
- Six month’s free gym access at 17 gyms
- Six month’s free Fitness Classes
- 70% discount on other activities
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For more information on the programme please contact: Youth Development Officer on 0131 458 2186 or email youthexercisereferral@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Help Us Help More People
Every year, we support over 14,700 people who find it hardest to get active through our Active Communities programme. This includes people living with health problems, disabilities, inequality, or poverty.
As a registered charity, Edinburgh Leisure relies on external funding and donations to keep delivering the Active Communities programme.
To help us support those with the greatest barriers to improving their health and wellbeing, you can donate via text or our online form.
To text your donation:
Text ACTIVE followed by the amount you would like to donate to 70480.
For example, text ACTIVE5 if you would like to donate £5.
