Active Health
Supporting people living with health conditions
Our fun and friendly Active Health classes and one-to-one sessions have been specially designed for people living with a range of health conditions.
Our specially trained staff and volunteers will give you the confidence and support you need to get started, be active and live well.
For more information, please click on our Active Health programmes below.
Our Active Health Programmes
We have a range of programmes that can help to support people living with health conditions to be active.
Ageing Well
We encourage healthy, sociable and active lifestyles in later life through a range of low-cost activities led by friendly trained volunteers.
Steady Steps
We support adults who have had or may be at risk of having a fall, to improve their strength, balance, and mobility. Our fun and sociable classes are led by specialist instructors and help people build their confidence and live a fuller, more independent life.
Fit for Health
We support people living with a range of long-term conditions to be active and enjoy a better quality of life.
Healthy Active Minds
We support adults living with mental health conditions such as depression, stress or anxiety to
be active and improve their mental wellbeing.
Movement for Memories
We support people living with dementia to be active through personalised one-to-one support. Activities include swimming, gym sessions, golf, tennis and fitness classes.
Get Moving
We support adults to live healthier more active lives and achieve a healthy weight.
Get Fit for Surgery
We support people waiting on hip and knee surgeries to be active to better prepare for and improve recovery from surgery.
"The instructors were so kind, friendly and knowledgeable … they really motivated me and made the classes fun. I feel so much healthier and happier in myself."
Taking Part
To discuss any of our programmes or how to get referred, get in touch by
emailing active@edinburghleisure.co.uk or calling 0131 458 2260.
Help us to help more people
Help support our Active Communities Programme to ensure our specialist team can provide people with the help and support they need to protect their health and wellbeing.