12 weeks
Initial consultation to discuss how we can help you to achieve your goals of becoming healthier and improve your health conditions through physical activity.
There will also be a midway and end consultation to monitor your progress.
Tour of the gym facilities to show you around and familiarise yourself with the equipment. A bespoke programme will be created to help support and improve your health condition.
Physical activity recommendations from trained GP Referral Staff. Tailored workout programmes will be built for each individual.
Options to access gym / swimming / group-based classes that are appropriate for patients with a wide range of health conditions.
£3.95 per session
Discounted monthly membership options are also available (our team will talk you through the different pricing options).
Medical conditions such as cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, musculoskeletal, mental health conditions, cancer rehabilitation. Other health conditions may also qualify.
Guidance on options for continuing with physical activity after the completion of the programme to continue to improve health and wellbeing.
Billingham Forum, Stockton Splash, Thornaby Pavilion and IB Leisure
Our team will create a tailored workout programme for you depending on your medical condition. This could include low intensity exercises in the gym, swimming, group-based classes that are appropriate for patients with a wide range of health conditions as well as exercises at home or outside including walking, running and cycling. See the timetable below.
These sessions are aimed at individuals who are suffering with neurological conditions or limited mobility. Sessions feature a full body workout with use of light weights, resistance bands and exercise balls all delivered in a chair. Sessions are delivered by a friendly, fully qualified Fitness Instructor.
All exercises delivered in a chair
Those suffering with neurological conditions or limited mobility
Billingham Forum
Stockton Splash
Mondays (Forum)
Wednesdays (Splash)
10:50 - 11:35 (Forum)
11:15 - 12:00 (Splash)
Individual MotoMed exercise bike sessions are for people with limited mobility due to a medical condition. Sessions provide fitness, mobility, strength & condition management, on specialist equipment, in a safe and controlled environment. Please note: an induction is required before use of the bikes, which can be done by the Neurological team.
The medimotion bikes are assisted equipment with passive and active functions meaning that you can start slowly and build up your stamina. With regular movement participants can improve their health conditions.
Users can train while seated in a wheelchair or from a chair
A great way to stay active
Billingham Forum
Selected sessions throughout the week. See the timetable below
Swimming is also a great low intensity and low impact exercise. Find out more about our pools, sessions and take a look at the timetable.
An individual who satisfies all the following eligibility criteria (and none of the exclusion criteria) is eligible to access the Active Health Programme:
The ethos of the Active Health programme is to be accessible to as many people as possible, and reasonable adjustments will be made to support people to access it. However, an individual who meets any one or more of the following exclusion criteria is not eligible to access the programme and will not be eligible for referral:
You will be required to speak to your GP or Health Practitioner. Once they have assessed your health condition and have deemed that physical activity will help to improve it they will refer you onto the Active Health programme.
Patients referred to the Active Health programme will be contacted by Tees Active within 2 weeks of the referral being made.
Patients referred to the Active Health programme will be contacted by Tees Active within 2 weeks of the referral being made.
The programme is delivered across all Tees Active venues – Billingham Forum, Stockton Splash, Thornaby Pavilion and IB Leisure.
The initial consultation, gym induction and 2 following consultations are free and are funded by Stockton Borough Council.
Each session (gym, swim or group exercise class) is priced at a subsidised price of £3.95.
Discounted committed membership options also apply.
Your journey will begin with an initial consultation which will include a full health check, goal setting and information on how to get started.
It is essential that you attend your free consultations appointments and your free gym induction. In addition to this your health advisor will prescribe an exercise programme relevant to your health condition which will state the recommended amounts of visits.
We will work with you to find the right activity that will work for you. Options include gym, swimming and studio fitness classes.
Your health advisor will support you throughout your journey on the programme and will be available to offer you support and guidance, answer any questions and update your workout programme. You will receive a free initial consultation, a free gym induction as well as a free midway and free end consultation to monitor your progress.
Towards the end of the 12 week programme you will attend a free consultation appointment. Here you will be offered further support and guidance to help you continue to improve your health conditions through physical activity.
Our team will also be able to discuss membership options which are most suited to your specific needs.
Trusted by healthcare professionals, Tees Active supported 333 individuals referred between 2024 and 2025—helping them take positive steps toward better health and wellbeing.
Over half of the members participating were male.
70% of our participants were aged 65 and over—empowering older adults to stay active, healthy, and connected through our programs
39% of participants continue their journey by attending Active Plus classes after completing the Active Health program—showing lasting commitment to healthier lifestyles.
95% of service users reported that our program helped them manage the condition they were referred for—delivering real results that make a difference
Over half of our participants plan to continue exercising with Tees Active—showing strong commitment to maintaining an active lifestyle.
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