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Activity on Referral

Activity On Referral (AOR) is a countywide referral programme for inactive adults who are overweight or living with a health condition, AOR provides a positive introduction to active lifestyles.
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Government guidelines recommend that adults should try to be active for at least 150 minutes per week. However, for some people, this is challenging, particularly if they are living with a health condition that can make it harder. Therefore, may need some extra support. This is where the AOR scheme can help.
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AOR helps people to increase their levels of physical activity in a safe and structured environment. The service provides health screening; advice and access to exercise, led by highly qualified exercise professionals.

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How it works

The AoR Scheme provides sedentary individuals with a positive introduction to being physically active. This 12 week introductory exercise programme enables individuals to maintain a physically active lifestyle with a view to improving both their physical and mental well being

Who is AOR for?

AOR is for people who are aged 16+years of age, have a long term illness or chronic medical condition, such as; diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, joint, muscle and mobility conditions, mental health problems, pulmonary or cardiovascular disease. Or have a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 30 or 28 with co-morbidities that are currently inactive i.e. doing less than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.

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Who Can Refer You

  • General Practitioners (GP's)

  • Practice Nurses

  • Health Visitors

  • Physiotherapists

  • Mental Health Professionals

  • Dietician Specialists

  • Consultants & Nurses

  • Healthcare Assistants under the guidance of another Health Professional

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