NERS consists of a 16 week programme where participants receive an initial assessment and a suitably graded exercise programme that is supervised by a qualified Exercise Referral Professional.
Activities may include a low-level circuit class or the gym and depending on local timetables, there may also be access to activities such as Tai Chi, aqua sessions or outdoor activities such as a led walk.
Participants receive a 4-week and a 16-week review and at the end of the programme they are signposted to appropriate classes/physical activity opportunities in the local community to encourage participants to stay active. A 52 week follow-up (1 year) takes place to assess if participants are still physically active in the long-term.
Please note that local provision or referral waiting times are variable dependent on the availability of qualified staff. Please contact the local NERS Coordinator if you have any queries.