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HealtH & well-beinG
Inventory management
at point of use. GPs refer Patients to
From Chaos to Order we walk with you every step of the way.
leisure centres for
exercise under new
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Being active is one of the most
important steps that people of all
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hirty minutes of moderate intensity per cent) completed the programme and
activity, five days per week is the had sustained the level of activity one
recommended amount of activity for us month later. reaction to the programme
ages can take to improve their
to achieve health benefits. the aim of the by participants, general practitioners and
Chaos. A typical example before Analysis & Consulting. Our healthcare We survey your site and specify
health. Caroline Kelleher, Health National GP Exercise Referral Programme the manager of the leisure facility was
inventory made. representatives begin by assessing your
materials management to suit.
needs.
Promotion Officer, describes
is to enable physically inactive adults to overwhelmingly positive.
develop an active lifestyle with the help of there is a large amount of evidence
how the HSE Health Promotion
specialist support. with regard to the benefits of an active
Department has developed a the concept was initiated by a series of lifestyle. Meeting physical activity
National GP Exercise Referral
local pilot programmes in Cork, Kerry and guidelines can reduce the risk of developing
limerick. evaluation of the pilot programme a wide range of diseases, help people
Programme to help physically
in Leisureworld, Bishopstown, Cork showed reach and/or maintain a healthy weight and
inactive adults to develop an that a GP Exercise Referral Programme was improve cardio-respiratory and muscular
active lifestyle.
an effective means of increasing activity fitness. Being active also reduces the risk
levels in the patients who participated in of falls and improves cognitive function in
it. the vast majority of those referred (78 older adults.
the results of the National survey of
lifestyle, attitudes and Nutrition (slÁN
2007) reported that 46 per cent of
respondents (10,364) reported that they do
Your individual scheme is drawn, specified and quoted before
not take enough physical activity for health
our fully qualified installers complete the installation.
benefits. Over half of these respondents (24
per cent) reported doing some activity while
Enabling you to take control of your supply chain.
the remaining 22 per cent reported being
physically inactive. Given this prevalence
Order. Complete with inventory management.
of physical inactivity and the high risk
of cardiovascular disease in Ireland,
research has recognised the need for more
innovative strategies to encourage regular
physical activity.
The National GP Referral Programme
has been developed using best practice
from each of the pilot studies. all
protocols and procedures, resources
Unit 120, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13.
and training have been standardised.
Tel:01-839 3596 Fax: 01-839 3468
the programme is based on referral to
enquiry@mailboxmouldings.ie www.medstor.ie physical activity as an important part
of primary and secondary prevention
of disease. Promoting physical activity
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