Referral Quick Guide: GP, Healthcare Professional & Self-Referral | My Movement Medicine
Updated: Sep 25
Updated: 24th September 2026
Introduction
This page is the live referral hub for My Movement Medicine C.I.C. and My Movement Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiology.
It is designed for GPs, cardiac rehabilitation teams, cardiologists, practice nurses, social prescribers, physiotherapists, allied health professionals, patients, family members and anyone looking for a clinically informed route into exercise.
My Movement Medicine provides Phase 4-style community exercise in Hampstead, London and live online, alongside individual Clinical Exercise Physiology, small-group sessions and home visits.
The service helps bridge the gap between rehabilitation or healthcare advice and long-term, sustainable exercise.
Referral should make the next step easier — not create another layer of paperwork.
This page is updated as the service develops. For the latest timetable, availability and service options, use the live links throughout this guide.
Referral at a glance
Healthcare professionals can refer directly using one of two secure referral routes.
Suitable, medically stable people can also self-refer.
Eligible healthcare and social-prescribing referrals receive four C.I.C. group sessions free of charge, face-to-face or online.
Existing cardiac rehabilitation discharge information, clinic letters, medication lists, BACPR Phase III–IV transfer information and exercise-test results can be shared instead of rewritten.
Every referral is reviewed before participation. Referral does not automatically mean that group exercise is the right pathway.
Where appropriate, the person may instead be directed towards individual Clinical Exercise Physiology or asked to obtain medical review first.
Quick referral links
For people following a cardiac event, cardiac procedure, NHS cardiac rehabilitation or diagnosis of a heart condition.
For GP, social-prescribing, long-term-condition, balance, mobility and other supported exercise referrals — and for suitable self-referrals.
Quick referral form — a shorter form for those with less time in there clinic - we will get in touch if we need anything else
Contact My Movement Medicine — use this if you would like to discuss suitability or request referral materials for your service.
Quick Links
What is My Movement Medicine?
My Movement Medicine C.I.C. is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based at The Armoury in Hampstead, with live online group sessions also available.
The C.I.C. provides structured exercise for adults who may need additional support because of a cardiac history, stable long-term health condition, reduced confidence, deconditioning or a more complex route back to activity.
Sessions are led by Jamie Pickett, AHCS Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist, with 10 years of NHS cardiac rehabilitation experience across three cardiac rehabilitation services, alongside community and private Clinical Exercise Physiology work.
The service complements NHS rehabilitation, medical review and specialist clinical care. It does not replace them.
Why refer?
A clear onward option after NHS cardiac rehabilitation or other clinical care.
Structured, adaptable exercise for people who are not yet confident exercising independently.
A community-based route that supports routine, self-management and long-term physical activity.
Full-session heart-rate monitoring in C.I.C. group sessions alongside Borg RPE, the talk test, symptom response and individual guidance.
Face-to-face and live online options.
Four free C.I.C. group sessions for eligible healthcare and social-prescribing referrals.
An individual Clinical Exercise Physiology pathway when group exercise is not yet the most appropriate starting point.
Who we support
Potential referrals include medically stable adults who would benefit from clinically informed exercise support, including:
People moving on from Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitation or following a stable cardiac event or procedure.
Adults living with stable cardiovascular or respiratory disease.
People with diabetes, metabolic conditions or obesity.
People recovering from cancer treatment, illness or prolonged inactivity where exercise is medically appropriate.
People with stable neurological conditions, reduced mobility, balance concerns or falls risk where community exercise is appropriate.
People using GLP-1 medication who would benefit from resistance and aerobic exercise to support strength, function and long-term health.
People with Long COVID or post-viral symptoms where exercise is clinically appropriate and symptom response can be carefully considered.
Adults who are medically stable but anxious about exercise or would benefit from a gradual, supportive route back to activity.
This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether somebody may be suitable, send a brief referral or contact My Movement Medicine to discuss the most appropriate pathway.
Choose the right pathway
1. C.I.C. group pathway
The not-for-profit group pathway may suit someone who is medically stable, appropriate for community group exercise and able to follow exercise guidance and communicate symptoms during a session.
It is particularly relevant for people moving on from cardiac rehabilitation or needing ongoing Phase 4-style support.
Face-to-Face C.I.C. Group Exercise in Hampstead — detailed information on the face-to-face group service.
2. Individual Clinical Exercise Physiology
Individual support may be more appropriate for someone who needs closer supervision, a more detailed assessment, a personalised exercise programme or a symptom-response plan before progressing towards group exercise.
This is a separate private Clinical Exercise Physiology service rather than part of the C.I.C. group offer.
3. Small-group support
Small-group Clinical Exercise Physiology can provide more individual attention than a larger class while retaining the motivation and social benefits of exercising with others.
4. Home visits
Home visits can be useful when travel is difficult or when someone would benefit from individual exercise support within their own environment.
5. Medical review first
Medical review or clarification should take priority where there are new, unstable or unexplained concerns, including:
Unstable or worsening chest pain.
New or unexplained breathlessness at rest or very low activity.
Syncope, collapse, new neurological symptoms or significant unexplained dizziness.
New or worsening palpitations or rhythm concerns awaiting assessment.
Uncontrolled blood pressure.
Acute illness.
Recent admission with unclear exercise advice.
An instruction from a clinician to avoid exercise until reviewed.
If the referral information is unclear or incomplete, further clinical information can be requested before exercise begins.
What participants can expect in a C.I.C. group session
Sessions are designed around safe progression rather than maximum effort.
Progressive warm-up and cool-down.
Cardiovascular exercise adapted to ability, health status, symptoms and confidence.
Resistance exercise with emphasis on technique, controlled breathing and appropriate progression.
Balance, mobility and flexibility where relevant.
Individual exercise adaptations.
Full-session Polar heart-rate monitoring.
Borg RPE 6–20.
The talk test.
Symptom monitoring and individual exercise guidance.
Heart rate is interpreted in clinical context rather than used as a stand-alone target.
Light to moderate effort is appropriate for many people while confidence is rebuilt. A common guide is Borg RPE around 9–13, progressing towards approximately 12–14 where clinically appropriate and well tolerated.
During moderate exercise, the talk test is used alongside heart rate and symptoms — participants should generally be able to talk but not sing.
Calculate My Target Heart Rate — for people who have been given appropriate heart-rate guidance and want to calculate a personalised training range.
Online and hybrid sessions
Live online sessions follow the same principles of gradual warm-up, safe pacing, adaptable exercise and a longer cool-down.
Participants prepare a clear exercise area, stable chair, water and prescribed medication where relevant. Emergency and location details are collected as part of online safety procedures.
Online participation can be useful for people who live further away, find travel difficult or need greater flexibility.
How to refer
Route 1: Phase 4 cardiac referral
Use this route for people following a cardiac event, cardiac procedure, NHS cardiac rehabilitation or diagnosis of a heart condition.
Route 2: General medical / exercise referral
Use this route for GP, social-prescribing, long-term-condition, balance, mobility and other supported exercise referrals.
Self-referral
Suitable, medically stable people can also self-refer. The general secure referral form can be used to provide relevant health information, or a person can make contact first if they are unsure where to begin.
What information is helpful?
The aim is to provide enough information to understand exercise suitability, restrictions and important clinical considerations — not to reproduce an entire medical record.
Name, date of birth and contact details, with consent to share relevant information.
Relevant diagnosis and significant medical history.
Current symptoms and functional limitations.
For cardiac referrals: event or procedure and approximate date.
Whether Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitation has been completed or offered.
Relevant medications, particularly those affecting exercise response or symptom management.
Known exercise restrictions, blood-pressure concerns or clinician advice.
Relevant exercise assessment or exercise-test information where available.
Any specific concerns about suitability or progression.
No need to rewrite existing information
Existing information can be uploaded or shared where appropriate, including:
BACPR Phase III–IV transfer documentation.
Cardiac rehabilitation discharge information.
Clinic letters.
Medication lists.
Exercise-test information.
Relevant discharge summaries.
This is intended to reduce duplication and make onward referral as straightforward as possible.
What happens after referral?
Referral received.
Clinical information reviewed.
Participant contacted and screened.
Appropriate pathway agreed.
Exercise begins, or further information / medical review is requested first.
The referrer can be updated where appropriate and with the participant’s consent.
Four free sessions for eligible healthcare referrals
Eligible healthcare and social-prescribing referrals receive four My Movement Medicine C.I.C. group sessions free of charge.
The sessions can be used face-to-face or online and are designed to help the participant start safely, understand the session format and build confidence before deciding whether they would like to continue.
Group pricing, packs and memberships — current packs, memberships and referral options.
Current C.I.C. timetable from 5 October 2026
Group sessions are based at The Armoury, Hampstead, London, NW3 2PN. Hybrid sessions can also be joined live online.
Monday
4:30–5:30 pm — Face-to-face
5:45–6:45 pm — Hybrid: Hampstead + online
Tuesday
4:30–5:30 pm — Face-to-face
Wednesday
5:30–6:30 pm — Hybrid: Hampstead + online
Thursday
4:30–5:30 pm — Hybrid: Hampstead + online
Timetables, capacity and formats can change as the service develops. Use the live booking page for current availability.
Clinical governance and communication
My Movement Medicine is designed as a professionally led community exercise pathway rather than a substitute for diagnosis, emergency care or specialist medical review.
Led by an AHCS Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist working within professional scope of practice.
Health screening, pre-exercise review and individual adaptations are built into participation.
Emergency First Aid at Work and Basic Life Support training are current in 2026.
An AED is available within The Armoury building.
Face-to-face and online delivery are risk assessed with emergency procedures and incident-management arrangements.
Further clinical information can be requested when referral information is unclear.
With consent, a referrer can receive confirmation of engagement or a brief update where clinically useful.
Concerns identified during screening or participation can be escalated appropriately, including advice to seek medical review before continuing.
Sensitive health information should be sent through the secure referral routes rather than ordinary email unless an appropriate secure method has been agreed.
Useful pages for patients and referrers
My Movement Medicine home page — overview of the service and current next steps.
About My Movement Medicine — the story, purpose and C.I.C. model.
Meet Jamie Pickett — Clinical Exercise Physiologist — qualifications, background and professional role.
Face-to-Face C.I.C. Group Exercise in Hampstead — what happens in a face-to-face C.I.C. session.
Book a C.I.C. group class or free trial — current timetable, class availability and free-trial booking.
Group pricing, packs and memberships — current C.I.C. plans, packs and memberships.
Clinical Exercise Physiology — personalised Clinical Exercise Physiology support.
Enquire about 1-to-1 Clinical Exercise Physiology — 1-to-1 enquiry form.
Small-group Clinical Exercise Physiology — small-group support.
Home Visit Clinical Exercise Physiology — individual support at home.
Service Finder — help choosing the most suitable service.
My Movement Medicine Health Guide Library — exercise, heart-health, nutrition and wellbeing resources.
Testimonials — participant feedback.
Calculate My Target Heart Rate — personalised cardiac rehabilitation heart-rate calculator.
Contact My Movement Medicine — referral questions, printed materials and general enquiries.
Connect with Jamie Pickett on LinkedIn — professional service updates and referral developments.
Frequently asked questions
Does someone need a GP referral?
Not always. Suitable, medically stable people can self-refer. A healthcare referral is particularly useful where there is a significant medical history, recent cardiac event or procedure, multiple comorbidities, uncertainty about restrictions or where the referrer would like to provide clinical context.
Can someone join after NHS cardiac rehabilitation?
Yes. Providing an ongoing route after formal cardiac rehabilitation is one of the main purposes of the C.I.C. group pathway.
Does a referral guarantee a place in the group?
No. Referral provides important clinical context, but every person is screened before participation. The most appropriate next step may be group exercise, individual Clinical Exercise Physiology, a request for further clinical information or medical review first.
Can people with non-cardiac conditions be referred?
Yes. The service is cardiac-focused but can support suitable medically stable adults living with a range of respiratory, metabolic, neurological and other long-term health conditions.
Can someone exercise online?
Yes. Live online group options are available within the hybrid timetable and can be useful when distance, travel or mobility makes face-to-face attendance difficult.
Can the referrer receive an update?
Where appropriate and with the participant’s consent, My Movement Medicine can confirm engagement or provide a brief clinically useful update.
Can I discuss a referral before submitting it?
Yes. If you are unsure whether someone is suitable, contact My Movement Medicine. The referral process is intended to help determine the right pathway rather than expecting the referrer to make the final exercise decision.
Referral support and contact
Jamie Pickett
AHCS Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Founder & Director, My Movement Medicine C.I.C.
Email: mymovementmedicine@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7983 450 295
This page should be treated as the live referral guide. Please check it before referring for the latest timetable, availability, locations and referral options.
Quick links (information underneath)
This health guide was written by Jamie Pickett, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Health Facilitator, & Founder of My Movement Medicine.
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