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Health Intervention Action Plan

The Health Intervention Action Plan (2022-2027) has identified several programmes that will be delivered through partnership planning and user engagement. The ultimate goal for the Health Intervention Action Plan is to increase regular and sustainable participation of all age groups and be receptive to the needs of our users and our residents.

Download the Health Intervention Action Plan

PARS (Physical Activity Referral Scheme)

PARS (Physical Activity Referral Scheme) is a 12-week fitness programme, which offers participants with various health conditions a positive introduction to getting MORE active.

Clients must meet a specific criteria and be referred by their General Practitioner or a health professional in order to be eligible for the scheme.

Download the inclusion criteria for PARS (Physical Activity Referral Scheme)

More Movement for the Mind

More Movement for the Mind is a blended programme of exercise and relaxation delivered in three of our Leisure Centres weekly. It's a great way to start your fitness journey, while boosting your mood and energy.

What’s involved?

Participants can book here and enjoy a light to medium group circuit class with a relaxation element to finish.

This is an open programme whereby participants can attend in a drop in basis.

A series of closed mental health programmes is also available for participants who have severe mental health issues. These programmes are delivered on a referral basis in partnership with various Health Professionals and Charities. E: more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Download for further information

Move More Macmillan Cancer Rehabilitation Programme

The Move More Macmillan Cancer Rehabilitation Programme is a 12-week fitness programme that offers a physical activity pathway for those living with and beyond cancer. The programme is designed to help get a client started on their fitness journey.

Clients can be referred by health professionals or they can self-refer onto the Move More Macmillan programme.

Q. What is the Technogym App?
The Technogym App allows you to record your workouts, monitor progress, enter challenges and view your personal programme, all from your phone.

You can download the app by visiting the App store and searching for Technogym App. To set up your account on the app, you will need an email address.

If you would like to book in for a FREE programme with one of our fitness instructors click on the link to the right which will take you to our online booking portal. Our fully qualified instructors will guide you through your programme and keep in contact with you to ensure your achieve your goals.

The Technogym app holds your personal profile with all your lifestyle data and allows you to:
- Automatically record all your gym activities and follow your personalised programme
- Manually record your lifestyle and exercise activities outside the gym
- Link to other apps or tracking devices such as Runkeeper, Strava and Polar
- Link to nutrition trackers such as MyFitnessPal
- Link to the body composition scales, Tanita
- Personalise your screen on the cv equipment with your favourite websites and TV channels
- Access emails, social media and the web on the touchscreen display.
Q. How do I access the Technogym App?

Please visit the Apple Store or Google Play and search for the Technogym App.
Q. What happens at the end of the 12-week programme?

Once 12 Week programme is finished participants who complete the PARS programme will be offered a More Health Membership at £19 per month for 1 year, £20 in year 2 and £25 in year 3.
Q. What support is available throughout the 12-week PARS programme?
Ongoing communication is available via the following methods:
- E: more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
- Health/Fitness Team
- My Wellness Programme
Q. I am a Health Professional how do I refer clients?
All referrals are completed through CCG using the PARS specific protocols. There are two specific protocols:
- PARS – GP and Practice Staff: for use by all practice based staff (GPs, Practice Nurses, Physiotherapists etc)
- PARS – Other HSC Staff: for use by other HSC staff based outside practices eg Hospital based Physiotherapists
Further advice can be found here

Public Health Agency support E: pars@hscni.net

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