Active Wellbeing: Health Referral Programmes
Everyone’s journey to better health is different. Whether you’re living with a long-term health condition, looking to manage your weight, or recovering from a cardiac event, our Active Wellbeing programmes are here to support you every step of the way.
Formerly known as Up & Active, Active Wellbeing is Rossendale Leisure Trust’s health referral service, supporting people to improve their physical and mental wellbeing through specialist programmes designed around individual health needs. Our experienced team will help you improve your physical and mental wellbeing in a welcoming, supportive environment, with programmes designed to build confidence, improve fitness, and help you create healthy habits that last.
We offer a range of specialist programmes to suit different health needs, with support available through self-referral or referral from a healthcare professional, depending on the programme.
Explore our programmes below to find the one that’s right for you.
Meet your Up & Active team
Exercise Referral – Previously Up & Active
Exercise Referral is designed to help adults aged 16+ living with long-term health conditions become more active in a safe, supportive environment. Over 12 weeks, you’ll receive expert guidance, build confidence, meet new people and discover activities that work for you.
Our programme includes a range of sessions to suit different abilities and needs, including:
- Supervised Gym – Exercise with the support and guidance of our qualified team.
- Swim Sessions – Low-impact swimming to improve fitness, strength and mobility.
- Low Mobility Classes – Gentle, instructor-led exercises designed for those with reduced mobility.
- Aquafit – Fun, water-based exercise classes that help improve strength, flexibility and overall fitness.
For just £45 for 12 weeks, you’ll have access to the full Exercise Referral timetable, unlimited RLT gym, swimming and fitness classes, plus ongoing support from our experienced team. Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll also have the opportunity to continue your health and fitness journey with a discounted RLT Fitness membership.
If you prefer to attend occasionally, selected Exercise Referral classes are available on a pay-as-you-go basis for £3.50 per session.
You can self-refer to Exercise Referral by completing our online referral form below. Healthcare professionals can also refer patients to the programme.
Funded by Sport England / TAAF East Lancashire.
Meet the Weight Management team
Weight Management
Weight Management is a 12-week programme designed to help you make positive, long-lasting lifestyle changes. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, build healthier habits or achieve your weight loss goals, our friendly team will support you every step of the way.
Throughout the programme, you’ll attend a weekly educational session covering topics such as nutrition, healthy eating and lifestyle choices, giving you the knowledge and confidence to make lasting changes. You’ll also have access to our gyms, swimming pool and fitness classes, helping you put what you’ve learned into practice in a supportive environment.
The programme costs £45 for 12 weeks.
To join, your BMI must be 30 or above. You can self-refer or be referred by a healthcare professional.
Funded through our partnership with Lancashire County Council.
Meet the Cardiac team
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation programme is designed to help you regain confidence and safely return to physical activity following a cardiac event. Delivered by our experienced and qualified team, the programme provides specialist support in a safe, welcoming environment, helping you improve your fitness while learning how to manage your heart health.
Over 12 weeks, you’ll take part in tailored cardiac exercise classes alongside educational sessions designed to support your recovery and encourage long-term healthy lifestyle habits.
The programme costs £45 for 12 weeks.
To join, you’ll need to be referred by your GP or healthcare professional. Unfortunately, self-referrals are not available for this programme.
Delivered in partnership with the NHS.
Stop Smoking Support
Stopping smoking is one of the best steps you can take to improve your overall health. We work in partnership with Smokefree Lancashire and their Commit to Quit programme, offering free, personalised support to help you quit.
Support is available for anyone aged 12 and over, with expert advice and flexible options to suit your needs.
Free organised walks in Rossendale
Join our free, organised walks across Rossendale – a fantastic way to socialise and stay active. With a variety of routes, from gentle strolls to more uphill paths, our walks cater to all fitness levels and are led by friendly leaders, including our health referral team. Some routes are wheelchair and pram friendly. No need to book – just turn up and enjoy the experience!
Health Coaching in Rossendale
Health coaches support patients in managing existing issues around health and wellbeing, as well as supporting the prevention of new illnesses. Health coaches work alongside individuals, supporting them to identify the skills, knowledge & behaviours needed for them to both set and meet achievable goals. This is a free intervention and consists of 6 one-to-one sessions of up to 50 minutes.
Referrals to this service: Can be accessed by contacting your health professional for example: GP, Practice Nurse, Physio etc.(No self-refer scheme available).
Meet the Rossendale Health Coaches
"After completing Up & Active, I can now walk up the stairs confidently. I have also made a lot of new friends"
– Patrick