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National Exercise Referral Scheme

Vale of Glamorgan Council

What is it?

• NERS is a physical activity scheme
• It is for people who have a medical condition

that would benefit form exercise

• It is aimed at adults aged 16+
• NERS provides a ‘starting block’ for people to

become more active and benefit their health

What does it consist of?

• NERS is a structured programme of exercise
• NERS in the Vale has exercise classes and gym usage

included as part of the scheme

• NERS lasts between 16 and 48 weeks depending on

medical condition

• NERS has trained instructors who monitor and

motivate clients to achieve

• NERS was evaluated in 2010 and deemed cost effective

against other traditional methods of treatment. http://gov.wales/docs/caecd/research/101104nationalex erciseschemeen.pdf

Who funds it?

• NERS is funded by Public Health Wales (PHW)
• NERS is a partnership between (PHW), Welsh

Local Government Association, The Vale of Glamorgan Council and Local Health Boards.

• NERS grant allocations fund staffing and

equipment costs.

• NERS generates income for Leisure centres

and leads to increased memberships, usage and secondary expenditure.

What are the benefits of being more active?

• Better Weight Management
• Reduce Blood Pressure
• Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
• Reduced risk of some cancers
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Improved mental and social wellbeing
• Increase energy
• Increased strength, mobility, co-ordination and

balance

• Improved health and wellbeing

How does it work?

• NERS is accessed via a health professional
• Each GP practice in the Vale has access to the

scheme

• Physiotherapists, Dieticians and Mental Health

teams can also refer.

• The medical practitioner fills in a form and the

details are passed to NERS.

What benefits are being seen in the Vale of Glamorgan?

• Our sessions are social which is an added

benefit to many more vulnerable in the community

• People feel fitter, people feel stronger, and

people feel they can do more

• Therapists and health professionals have a

clear exit strategy for their patients in the community

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