A Place to Grow
W: http://blabystayinghealthy.co.uk/a-place-to-grow
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us:
A sustainable Community Garden to support health and wellbeing. We encourage people to learn new things by producing and eating healthy food, being physically active, getting involved in the community and meeting new people in a friendly, informal and safe environment. Also caters to dementia friendly groups.
How to access
Self referral online
Tue & Thu 10am- 1pm, Fri 9:30am- 12.30pm
Health and Leisure Services, The Pavillion, Huncote, Leicester,
LE9 3BN
Volunteering: Yes
Blaby Active Together Walks
W https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-midlands/blaby-active-together-walks
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Led health walks take place in Blaby, Glen Parva and Kirby Muxloe, Huncote and Stoeny Stanton
How to access
Self referral
Depends on walk
Contact for information
Volunteering: Yes
Blaby District Sports Alliance
W: www.sportblaby.org.uk
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Organisation who strive to promote and develop Sport and Physical activity in the local Blaby district.
Various groups and sessions – call for info
How to access
Various groups/sessions – call for info
Mon – Fri
9am – 11pm,
Sat – Sun
9am – 5pm
The Pavilion,
Sportsfield Lane, Huncote, Leicester,
LE9 3BN
Exercise Referral Scheme – Blaby District Council
W: www.sportblaby.org.uk/
T: 0116 2727694 / 07500992645
E: Neesha.Memetovic@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
It offers people who are currently inactive, and who have a medical condition that could benefit from physical activity the opportunity to participate in physical activity sessions. Also offered to those with depression, anxiety and prolonged stress.
Various groups and sessions – call for info
How to access
Referral Form on: http://www.lrsport.org/uploads/to-see-an-example-of-a-exercise-referral-form-please-click-here.pdf
Contact for info
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service – LEAP Beep
W: www.lnds.nhs.uk
T: 0116 222 7154
E: n/a
About Us
Offering a number of programmes to assist adults to maintain a healthy weight
How to access
Contact for info
OSL House
East Link
Meridian Business Park
Leicester
LE19 1XU
Active Oadby and Wigston
W: www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk/
T: 0116 257 2672
E: kane.radford@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
About Us
Alliance of organisations working together to develop local sport and physical activity
How to access
Self Referral
See website
varies
Volunteering: Yes
Exercise referral scheme. Oadby and Wigston
W: https://www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk/adults
T: 0116 272 0789 / 07738982152
E: elenaplowright@everyoneactive.com
About Us
It offers people who are currently inactive, and who have a medical condition that could benefit from physical activity the opportunity to participate in physical activity sessions. Also offered to those with depression, anxiety and prolonged stress.
How to access
Referral form: http://www.lrsport.org/uploads/to-see-an-example-of-a-exercise-referral-form-please-click-here.pdf
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service – LEAP Beep
W: www.lnds.nhs.uk
T: 0116 222 7154
E: n/a
About Us
Offering a number of programmes to assist adults to maintain a healthy weight
How to access
Contact for info
OSL House East Link
Meridian Business Park
Leicester
LE19 1XU
Active Leicester Braunstone & Rowley Fields
W: http://www.activeleicesterbrf.co.uk/
T: 0116 2252 489
E: info@activeleicesterbrf.co.uk
About Us
Aims to get local people who are currently doing little or no activity, into some sort of physical activity at least once a week. They provide free exercise classes in various locations. The project is aimed at young people aged 14-24 and those aged 50+.
How to access
Self-referral via website application
b-working, 39 Gallards Hill, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1QR
Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday 10am – 4:30pm
Volunteering: Yes
Exercise referral scheme. Leicester City
W: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-and-leisure/active-lifestyle/active-lifestyle-scheme/
T: 0116 4546768
E: Active-Lifestyle-Scheme@leicester.gov.uk
About Us
It offers people who are currently inactive, and who have a medical condition that could benefit from physical activity the opportunity to participate in physical activity sessions. Also offered to those with depression, anxiety and prolonged stress
How to access
Referral form: http://www.lrsport.org/uploads/to-see-an-example-of-a-exercise-referral-form-please-click-here.pdf
Leicester Walking Project-for community groups
W: www.lnds.nhs.uk
T: 0116 222 7154
E: n/a
About Us
Offering a number of programmes to assist adults to maintain a healthy weight
How to access
OSL House
East Link
Meridian Business Park
Leicester
LE19 1XU
Opening times: call for information
Referral pathway: call for information
Diabetes Self-Help Group. Yoga & Exercise
W: www.diabetesselfhelpgroup.co.uk
T: 07921565385
E: dgleicester@gmail.com
About Us
Yoga, exercise and meditation sessions for individuals who have diabetes. Free to join, donations welcomed.
How to access
Call to enquire
Wednesdays: Belgrave Neighbourhood centre,
Rothley Street, Leicester,
LE4 6LF
9am – 10am
Mondays & Fridays: Rushey Mead Recreation Centre,
Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester,
LE4 7YJ
Mondays: 9.30am – 10.30am
Fridays: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Community Walking Group
W: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/walking-in-leicester/community-walking-project/
T: 0116 373 7589
E: sara.coy@leicester.gov.uk
About Us
Free weekly short walks for community groups, led by trained volunteers. To promote an active lifestyle (8 or more adults).
How to access
Self referral
Get Healthy Leicester
W: www.gethealthyuk.com/
T: 0116 217 1881
E: n/a
About Us
Provides a service that offers FREE healthy lifestyle services to anybody over the age of 18, living in Leicester city. Provides health and support in the following areas: – Healthy eating, Increasing physical activity, Weight management, reducing alcohol consumption, quitting smoking.
How to access
Services delivered In Leicester city centre
Call for info
Self referral
Leicester City Outdoor Gyms
W: www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-and-leisure/active-lifestyle/outdoor-gyms/
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
There are 31 outdoor gyms in Leicester parks which are free to use and suitable for all fitness levels. The equipment is suitable for anyone over the age of 14.
How to access
There is a map and free instructor led session’s timetable on the website.
Empower Diabetes Education
W: www.empowerllr.co.uk/
T: 0800 852 7460
E: llr.empower@nhs.net
About Us
Offers an educational course on how to manage your diabetes and live a healthier life. It’s free, paid for by the NHS and lasts for four hours. Courses are run during the week across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in community venues, with evening and weekend courses also available if this would suit you better.
How to access
Spirit Healthcare
Spirit House
Saffron Way
Leicester
LE2 6UP
United Kingdom
Mission Statement
To help those in need across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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Freephone
0800 023 4575
