A free programme offering vital support to people living with musculoskeletal conditions is set to launch in West Lindsey.
Fit for Surgery will begin in January 2026 at Market Rasen Leisure Centre and West Lindsey Leisure Centre, run by award-winning operator Everyone Active in partnership with West Lindsey District Council.
The scheme aims to support people who are on a waiting list for hip and/or knee surgery, who are currently out of work or at risk of being off work, and are living in areas of deprivation.
People who are successfully referred will receive a six-month subscription to their local centre, as well as health checks during that period. Classes will be tailored to the individual with potential activities including gym support sessions, aquatic circuits, toning suite, seated exercise, ESCAPE-pain classes and pain cafés.
The programme will focus on improving patients’ physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing, with activities strengthening muscles, enhancing cardiovascular fitness and supporting balance, flexibility and coordination.
People will also have the chance to attend social and peer-supported sessions, which are designed to help with managing pain and improving long-term behaviours for overall health. This in turn will help people with their mindset, emotional wellbeing and social connection with others.
Fit for Surgery is being funded by Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board and Lincolnshire Voluntary Engagement Team, and will be delivered for a minimum of 12 months.
Chris Duncan, Everyone Active’s regional activity and wellbeing manager, said: “The upcoming launch of this programme is great news for those living with musculoskeletal conditions in the local community.
“It will improve the physical and mental health of patients before surgery, leading to better outcomes and a smoother recovery. We support people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels and this exciting scheme is a wonderful example of that, which numerous people will benefit from.”