About THE GYM LAB medical membership
Our Medical Membership
At The Gym Lab, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to benefit from exercise, regardless of the health challenges they face.
Our Medical Membership has been developed to support individuals living with long-term health conditions where exercise forms an important part of their rehabilitation, recovery or ongoing health management. The scheme helps reduce financial barriers and provides access to a welcoming, supportive environment where members can exercise with confidence.
Who is the Medical Membership for?
The Medical Membership is designed for individuals whose health condition creates a significant barrier to accessing mainstream fitness provision and who require exercise as part of an ongoing rehabilitation, recovery or clinically supported health management plan.
Eligibility may include individuals who:
Have been referred by a healthcare professional, such as a GP, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, consultant, mental health practitioner or social prescriber.
Have completed or are participating in one of North Somerset Sports Foundation's recognised specialist rehabilitation programmes, including Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation or Parkinson's programmes.
Have been assessed by an authorised member of the North Somerset Sports Foundation team and can demonstrate that a long-term physical or mental health condition significantly affects their ability to access standard fitness provision.
Our Approach
We recognise that every person's circumstances are different. Eligibility is based on an individual's support needs and how their health impacts their ability to access exercise—not simply on a medical diagnosis.
This approach reflects our commitment to providing fair, inclusive and accessible opportunities for everyone while ensuring support is directed to those who need it most.
Important Information
Please note:
Medical Membership is not awarded solely on the basis of a diagnosis.
Eligibility is considered on an individual basis, taking into account the impact of a person's health condition and any additional support needs relating to exercise.
The scheme is intended to support individuals where a long-term health condition creates barriers to accessing physical activity or where exercise forms part of an agreed health management or rehabilitation plan.
Eligibility may be reviewed periodically to ensure the membership continues to meet the intended purpose of the scheme.
If you are unsure whether you qualify, we encourage you to contact our team. We'll be happy to discuss your circumstances in confidence and help identify the most appropriate membership option for you.