Bath & North East Somerset Council

Passport to Health

Exercise Referral

Get yourself a prescription for exercise!

The Passport to Health scheme is Bath & North East Somerset's exercise referral service, enabling healthcare professionals across the authority to refer inactive individuals with a range of other health-related risk factors to a supervised activity and lifestyle change programme.

The service is commissioned by NHS Bath & North East Somerset and works in partnership with the local leisure providers Aquaterra Leisure and Writhlington Sports Centre.

Your prescription for exercise can offer a range of physical activity pathways including:

12 weeks of subsidised access to your local leisure facility for gym, swimming and/or fitness classes
Courses in walking, cycling, circuits and/or aquacise
6 weeks 1-2-1 support from a Community Activator
A Motivational Lifestyle Programme to advise you about developing a holistic approach to healthy, active living

All of our physical activity programmes include pre- and post-exercise assessments to ensure each individual receives a tailor-made, safe and appropriate activity programme. All assessments are free and are provided by trained and qualified exercise referral consultants.

How do I access the Passport to Health Scheme?

Visit your GP or local healthcare professional who can check your eligibility and complete the relevant referral form.

Further Information...

For any further information please contact the Project Officer - Health on 01225 396427 or getactive@bathnes.gov.uk If you are a healthcare professional and would like to make a referral, please download a copy of the reference guide which explains everything you need to know and provides all the relevant paperwork.