Cardiac Phase 4 Rehabilitation: Active & Healthy 4 Life scheme
Cardiac Phase 4 Class at Cambourne Sports Centre on Tuesdays 4.15pm by referral only.
The Active & Healthy 4 Life Cardiac Phase 4 Rehabilitation scheme is designed for those patients completing Phase 3 rehab or those who have experienced a recent Cardiac Event. It involves attending a weekly exercise class over a 4-month period in a gym, delivered by a qualified Cardiac Phase 4 instructor.
The Active & Healthy 4 Life Cardiac Phase 4 Rehab scheme includes the following:
- an initial assessment with a qualified L4 Cardiac Phase 4 instructor
- a personal exercise programme to follow in a gym environment
- a set Cardiac class to attend weekly with the instructor
- a progress review at the end of the first month
- access to other classes/sessions on offer at the sports centre (providing health condition and progress means this is appropriate), with guidance from the instructor
- regular contact with the instructor
- a final assessment at 4 months is done with the instructor and the patient is discharged from the scheme. After this the patient is encouraged to continue exercising at the sports centre and with activities established in daily life.
Who is it for?
The scheme is for adults who have experienced a Cardiac event and have completed phase 3 of their rehabilitation from the hospital and/or their GP feels they would benefit from joining this class.
How to get onto the scheme
The Cardiac Phase 4 Rehab Class is by referral only from a hospital or GP.
Step 1
Get a BACPR form from your hospital or your GP.
Step 2
Contact the sports centre of your choice to make an initial assessment appointment with the instructor.
Step 3
Take the completed BACPR form with you to your initial assessment.
Referring information for health professionals
Following a cardiac event a patient is supported by the hospital referred to as Phase 1, 2 and 3 which gradually supports their recovery. Cardiac Phase 4 Rehabilitation is based in the communities and aims to continue the support required for the patient to regain functional fitness and return to an active lifestyle.
The Cardiac Phase 4 Rehab Class is by referral only from a hospital Phase 3 and/or a GP and must be on the BACPR Transfer Form. Complete the BACPR Transfer Form and hand it to the patient being referred.
Price
£20 per month for 4 consecutive months. This cost includes:
• 1 set class per week with the L4 Cardiac Phase 4 Rehab instructor
• an initial and final assessment, a review after 1 month
• a sports center membership with access to other activities as guided by the instructor.
The patient is encouraged to continue as a member of the sports centre, with all the benefits that is included in their membership package (this will be discussed with them at the final assessment).
Contact details and class times
Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre
Back Lane
Cambourne
CB23 6FY
Opening times: Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday to Sunday 8am to 4pm.
Contact number: 01954 714070
First assessments take place by appointment with the instructor on Tuesdays at 3.15pm.
Cardiac exercise classes take place on Tuesday 4.15pm to 5.30pm.