Edinburgh Physical Activity for Mental Health

Edinburgh  – Healthy Active Minds

Who is the service for?

Healthy Active Minds is a physical activity referral programme for inactive adults aged 18 years and over living with mild to moderate depression, stress, anxiety or low mood. 

What is offered to patients?

Healthy Active Minds is a 12-week programme designed to support patients to take part in regular physical activity. Once referred to Healthy Active Minds, an automated text is sent to the patient to confirm their referral and inform them of the current wait time. Then one of our Active Communities instructors will contact them to arrange an initial chat. This will help identify their goals and individual needs. Over the 12 weeks they will be given

• guidance to create a personalised physical activity plan, which offers various options including swimming, walking, yoga, and gym workouts.
• the chance to participate in Healthy Active Minds classes, such as boxing, racquet sports, and gym sessions, which you can continue to attend even after completing the 12 weeks to maintain your activity levels. (Timetable on website)
• support to make lifestyle changes and stay motivated.
• an opportunity to meet with the instructor during your journey to assess your progress and see how you are doing.

How much does it cost?

During the 12-week support, you will be given an Edinburgh Leisure card which will give you reduced access of £2 per activity for mainstream fitness classes, gym, swim, sauna and steam room as well as a 70% discount on other activities. This card will last 6 months.

What happens after the programme? At the end of their 12-week programme, their instructor will discuss a range of options to help them continue to be physically active. We also have specific membership prices for patients who complete their 12 weeks to keep active for as long as possible. 

C.M, S.S – 16-04-26