What to expect
A supervised structured programme of physical activity designed to meet your needs to give you a chance to improve your health.
DocSpot provides the information to adjust your lifestyle and will give you a helping start. It is not a ‘cure all’ for your health and will require your commitment to be effective.
DocSpot is available to Solihull residents aged 16 and over, who have an existing health condition or other risk factors for disease and would benefit from increasing their physical activity levels.
* Who meet the inclusion criteria.
The DocSpot Journey:
- Contact your GP or Practice Nurse for a written DocSpot Referral Form. They will give you a copy to take away.
- Book your Welcome Consultation at the leisure centre of your choice. This is a one to one induction session with an exercise referral specialist. You can do this by visiting the leisure centre or by telephoning (see contact details below).
- Welcome Consultation – Remember to bring your copy of the referral form with you, along with a list of your current medication. Your goals, medical history and exercise preferences will be discussed, which will allow the exercise professional to tailor a physical activity programme specifically to your needs.
- 12 Week Physical Activity Programme – This will be planned and agreed between yourself and the exercise professional. As you make improvements on DocSpot, the exercise professionals will work with you to adapt your programme and aid progression. This will include a 4 week and an 8 week review of your physical activity plan.
- Advice & Support – Throughout your 12 weeks on the DocSpot scheme you will be able to access specialist advice and support.
- Final 12 Week Assessment – At the end of your 12 weeks you will have a final assessment to review your progress and discuss opportunities for continued physical activity.
- Your GP/Practice Nurse will receive information from the DocSpot team on your progress at the end of the 12 week programme.
Available activities can include: * Venue dependent
- Gym-based exercise programmes
- Swimming
- Swimfit programmes
- Gentle group exercise classes (e.g. Tai Chi, Water Mobility).
- Walking
- Cycling
How much does it cost?
Prices for accessing DocSpot and the activities on offer vary per facility. North Solihull Sports Centre, Tudor Grange Leisure Centre & Smiths Wood Community Gym offer sessions for £2.50 each or a monthly membership fee. Whilst Hampton Health Club offer a membership only price of £34 a month.
