Welcome to ZestERS - The Exercise Referral Programme for Brighton and Hove
How it all began...
With over 13 years experience in the exercise referral arena, Zest People have seen programmes from every angle. We saw an opportunity in Brighton and Hove to work alongside Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust to develop an exercise referral programme for the residents of Brighton.
The programme began as a pilot in October 2006 with 10 GP practices and a small number of diverse activity providers. Following a successful review, we were able to work with the PCT to ensure funding through till March 2010. In 2008 the programme completed an audit for Choosing Health and we were thrilled to receive a 'green light' based on the evidence and growth that we were able to show.
Since then we have recently been re-commisioned by NHS Brighton and Hove to deliver the service until 2013. This is remarkable and thanks go to all our supporting partners and organisations.
What is ZestERS?
A programme of supported physical activity options for residents of Brighton and Hove at risk of, or with an existing medical or condition or lifestyle factor. The scheme is available to people who meet the referral criteria and are currently inactive, offering highly subsidised exercise for 3 months. Specially trained instructors understand what exercises are safe and effective for a range of medical conditions.
The drop down menu below provides further information about the ZestERS activity choices available in Brighton and Hove or alternatively please call us on 01903 660070 (Option 1).
How it all began...
With over 13 years experience in the exercise referral arena, Zest People have seen programmes from every angle. We saw an opportunity in Brighton and Hove to work alongside Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust to develop an exercise referral programme for the residents of Brighton.
The programme began as a pilot in October 2006 with 10 GP practices and a small number of diverse activity providers. Following a successful review, we were able to work with the PCT to ensure funding through till March 2010. In 2008 the programme completed an audit for Choosing Health and we were thrilled to receive a 'green light' based on the evidence and growth that we were able to show.
Since then we have recently been re-commisioned by NHS Brighton and Hove to deliver the service until 2013. This is remarkable and thanks go to all our supporting partners and organisations.
What is ZestERS?
A programme of supported physical activity options for residents of Brighton and Hove at risk of, or with an existing medical or condition or lifestyle factor. The scheme is available to people who meet the referral criteria and are currently inactive, offering highly subsidised exercise for 3 months. Specially trained instructors understand what exercises are safe and effective for a range of medical conditions.
The drop down menu below provides further information about the ZestERS activity choices available in Brighton and Hove or alternatively please call us on 01903 660070 (Option 1).
Our Activity Providers
DC Leisure Membership - £15.00 Per Month, available for 3 Months - Entitles you to unlimited use of all 5 sites, including:
Click to visit the DC Leisure Website
Portslade Community Sports Centre
* Gymophobics in Hove * - £15.00 Per Month, available for 3 Months - Unlimited Gym, NB Only available to some clients.
Click to visit the Gymophobics Website
Ipomea – One to One exercise/health advice with easy exercise and restorative yoga classes on Tuesday mornings/lunchtime. £1.90 Per Class, for three months.
* N.B. These activity options are available for specific referrals only, dependent on medical conditions and medical history. Further information is available from the ZestERS Team.
- Prince Regent Swimming Complex
- Withdean Sports Complex (no swimming pool)
- Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre (no swimming pool)
- Stanley Deason Leisure Centre (no swimming pool)
- St Luke’s Swimming Pool
Click to visit the DC Leisure Website
Portslade Community Sports Centre
- Up to 20 Gym Sessions - £1.90 Per Session
- Up to 20 Exercise Classes - £2.10 Per Class
- Up to 20 Combined Gym Sessions and Classes
* Gymophobics in Hove * - £15.00 Per Month, available for 3 Months - Unlimited Gym, NB Only available to some clients.
Click to visit the Gymophobics Website
Ipomea – One to One exercise/health advice with easy exercise and restorative yoga classes on Tuesday mornings/lunchtime. £1.90 Per Class, for three months.
* N.B. These activity options are available for specific referrals only, dependent on medical conditions and medical history. Further information is available from the ZestERS Team.
Surgeries who refer
Albion Street Surgery
Ardingly Court Surgery
Beaconsfield Medical Practice
Brighton Station Healthcare Centre
Brunswick Surgery
Carden Surgery
Central Hove Surgery
Charters Medical Practice
Chilvers McCrea Medical Centre
County Clinic
Dr Shah, Lewis Road Surgery
Eaton Place Surgery
Goodwood Court medical Practice
Hangleton Manor Surgery
Hove Medical Centre
Hove Park Villas Surgery
Links Road Surgery
Longridge Avenue Surgery
Matlock Road Surgery
Mile Oak Medical Centre
Morely Street Surgery
New Larchwood Surgery
North Laines Medical Centre
Parish & Partners
Park Crescent New Surgery
Pavilion Surgery
Portslade Health Centre
Preston Park Surgery
Regency Surgery
Sackville Road surgery
Ship Street Surgery
St James’s Avenue Surgery
St Luke’s Surgery
St Peter’s Surgery
Stanford Medical Centre
The Ridgeway Surgery
The Seven Dials Medical Practice
The Willow Surgery
Warmdean Road Surgery
Whitehawk Medical Centre
Wish Park Surgery
Ardingly Court Surgery
Beaconsfield Medical Practice
Brighton Station Healthcare Centre
Brunswick Surgery
Carden Surgery
Central Hove Surgery
Charters Medical Practice
Chilvers McCrea Medical Centre
County Clinic
Dr Shah, Lewis Road Surgery
Eaton Place Surgery
Goodwood Court medical Practice
Hangleton Manor Surgery
Hove Medical Centre
Hove Park Villas Surgery
Links Road Surgery
Longridge Avenue Surgery
Matlock Road Surgery
Mile Oak Medical Centre
Morely Street Surgery
New Larchwood Surgery
North Laines Medical Centre
Parish & Partners
Park Crescent New Surgery
Pavilion Surgery
Portslade Health Centre
Preston Park Surgery
Regency Surgery
Sackville Road surgery
Ship Street Surgery
St James’s Avenue Surgery
St Luke’s Surgery
St Peter’s Surgery
Stanford Medical Centre
The Ridgeway Surgery
The Seven Dials Medical Practice
The Willow Surgery
Warmdean Road Surgery
Whitehawk Medical Centre
Wish Park Surgery
Physiotherapists who refer
Physiotherapy Department, Brighton General Hospital
Physiotherapy Department, Hove Poly Clinic
Hydrotherapy Department, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust
Physiotherapy Department, Royal County Sussex Hospital
Physiotherapy Department, Hove Poly Clinic
Hydrotherapy Department, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust
Physiotherapy Department, Royal County Sussex Hospital
Other healthcare professionals
Assertive Outreach Team, Brighton General Hospital
Brighton and Hove Midwifery Teams
Community Diabetes Team
Falls Unit, Brighton General Hospital
Millview Hospital
Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse, Brighton general Hospital
Superdrug Health, Western Road Brighton
Sussex Injuries Clinic
East Brighton Community Mental Health Clinic, Brighton General Hospital
Brighton and Hove Midwifery Teams
Community Diabetes Team
Falls Unit, Brighton General Hospital
Millview Hospital
Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse, Brighton general Hospital
Superdrug Health, Western Road Brighton
Sussex Injuries Clinic
East Brighton Community Mental Health Clinic, Brighton General Hospital
Funded By...
ZestERS is funded by NHS Brighton.
Our partners include:
Brighton and Hove Healthwalks - DC Leisure Management - Rosemary Conley - Active for Life - Bike for Life - Fit for All - Portslade Community Sports Centre - The Deans Leisure Centre
