Move Together Bucks
Referral Pathway
Supporting you to move more, feel better, and stay independent!
Move Together Buckinghamshire is a free programme designed to help residents aged 50+ living with a long-term health condition to be more active.
Funded by Buckinghamshire Council’s Public Health Team and delivered by Active in the Community, this initiative is all about helping people move more in a way that suits them, with professional support every step of the way.
What is Move Together Bucks?
We help you find ways to be more active that work for you.
Whether you’re getting started, returning to activity, or looking to build your confidence, we will support you every step of the way.
Once you join the programme, we’ll understand your goals and help you create a plan that suits you, including finding local activities that fit your lifestyle. You’ll receive support and encouragement to help you build confidence and stay motivated.
Who Can Join?
The programme is open to people who live in Buckinghamshire or are registered with a Buckinghamshire GP practice, and who meet the following eligibility criteria:
To be eligible, you should:
- Be aged 50 or over.
- Doing under 30 minutes of physical activity per day.
- Motivated to become more physically active.
- Living with a long-term health condition (see the list of approved conditions listed).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unplanned or unexpected admission to hospital because of a health condition in the last 4 weeks. If this is the case, seek advice from a healthcare professional before joining.
- Acute coronary syndrome (a heart attack within the last 6 weeks or unstable angina)
- Severe or poorly controlled asthma
- Severe COPD
- Currently accessing cardiac or cancer rehab or pulmonary services
- Currently undergoing wider tests regarding the long term health condition(s)
- Blood Pressure >180mmHg (systolic) or >100mmHg (diastolic)
- Resting heart rate >100 bpm
How to Make a Referral
If you or someone you know could benefit from this programme, we would love to hear from you.
You can refer yourself or someone else by clicking the button below. This will take you to the Joy referral platform, which is the main referral route for Move Together Bucks. Simply select ‘Make a referral’ to get started.
If you have any issues completing the form online, please contact us directly at MTB@aitc.org.uk or call 07949455241.
Let’s take the first step together
Meet Our Referral Specialists
Carley
Carley is a Project Officer and Referral Specialist with a passion for helping people improve their health and wellbeing through physical activity. Working with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, she enjoys supporting individuals to build confidence, overcome barriers and make lasting lifestyle changes.
Carley believes physical activity should be accessible, enjoyable and tailored to each individual. She enjoys building positive relationships and helping people discover ways to become more active in ways that fit their lifestyle.
Alongside her work, Carley enjoys competitive powerlifting, travelling, exploring new places and experiencing different cultures.
Kim
Kim is also a Project Officer and Referral Specialist. With over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Kim has worked with a range of clients, supporting people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels to improve their health and wellbeing through physical activity.
Kim specialises in cancer rehabilitation, supporting individuals at all stages of their cancer journey, as well as women’s health and fitness, including pre and postnatal exercise. She also has experience supporting people who experience overwhelm, anxiety or a lack of confidence around exercise. Kim believes that all movement is good movement and is committed to helping people build confidence, improve their health and achieve their personal goals.
Vicky
Vicky is a Cancer Rehabilitation and Clinical Exercise Specialist. She supports people with a cancer diagnosis and those managing long-term health conditions to be more active whilst building their strength and fitness.
With 15 years experience in the fitness industry, she is passionate about helping people to access and experience the benefits of physical activity. She runs 1-1 and group sessions alongside being a Physical Activity Referral Specialist.
After spending 10 years in Australia, she now lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband, two teenage children and their naughty Irish Terrier Rosie. She loves live music, crime novels and travelling.
Kane
Kane is a Cancer Rehabilitation, Obesity & Diabetes, and Exercise Referral Specialist, whilst also running his own personal training business.
Kane is committed to creating positive health changes across the community by supporting individuals with long-term conditions to lead more active, independent, and fulfilling lives.
With over 5 years of experience in the exercise referral pathway, Kane is passionate about supporting people through safe yet effective physical activity and movement.
Nicola
Nicola is a dedicated personal trainer and running coach with a passion for helping people feel strong, confident, and empowered through movement. She enjoys making fitness approachable, enjoyable, and sustainable, whatever their starting point.
Specialising in women’s health and supporting older adults, Nicola takes a personalised approach to help people stay active, improve wellbeing, and build confidence through movement.
She also delivers seated exercise classes and leads local community walks, creating welcoming opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy safe, effective exercise that fits their lifestyle.
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