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Cardiac, respiratory & cancer rehabilitation

All our classes are cancelled until further notice due to advice from the government on COVID-19.

Cardiac rehabilitation

The cardiac rehabilitation community based exercise programme (phase 4) offers a safe and friendly environment for exercise if you have:

  • Had a heart attack
  • Heart procedure or
  • Heart surgery

All activities in the programme will be supervised by a qualified fitness professional.

Those joining phase 4 of the scheme have normally recently completed NHS rehabilitation classes (phase 3), but this is not essential.

PDF Icon Cardiac Rehabilitation Leaflet - pdf - 221 Kb

PDF Icon Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral Form - pdf - 366 Kb

 

Respiratory rehabilitation

Respiratory rehabilitation classes in the Forest of Dean provide an opportunity for those living with a lung condition to exercise safely, under the guidance of a qualified instructor. You will require a referral from your GP, Nurse or Physiotherapist for these classes.

Exercise can help you to reduce breathlessness and tiredness, increase your ability to perform daily tasks and improve self-esteem, anxiety and mood.

PDF Icon Respiratory Rehabilitation Referral Form - pdf - 327 Kb

Cancer rehabilitation

Working with a specialist exercise instructor we can provide individual specific support and exercise options to improve overall wellbeing.  Aimed at those who have completed a period of treatment and are looking to regain strength and stamina.

PDF Icon Cancer Rehabilitation Referral Form - pdf - 284 Kb

 

Getting a referral

If you would like to try an exercise class for cardiac, respiratory or cancer rehabilitation: