LEISURE centres at Cardigan and Llandysul are among those in Ceredigion taking part in the Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS).

It is designed to aid individuals to take up the benefits of participating in high quality supervised enjoyable exercise programme to improve health and well-being, having been identified by their Medical Practitioner.

Aimed at those over 16 who are not used to regularly physical activity and have a medical condition, the scheme offers a wide range of exercises and well-being sessions, including supervised gym training, circuits, falls prevention, cardiac rehabilitation and prevention, aerobics, tai chi, gentle pilates for back care, spin bikes, aqua aerobics and balance and stability sessions.

To access the scheme, which is available at Llandysul Leisure Centre and Teifi Leisure Centre as well as community halls around the county, residents need to visit their local doctor’s surgery to check their eligibility.

Once eligibility has been confirmed, a member of Ceredigion County Council health intervention team will provide an initial consultation and a personal programme will be devised. The scheme costs £2 per session.

For more information, visit the Ceredigion Actif website, phone 01545 570 881 or www.ceredigion.gov.uk/contact