St Nicholas Park leisure centre in Warwick is set to offer free membership to people living with Parkinson's.

Operator Everyone Active is taking part in the new initiative with Parkinson's UK and it will launch on World Parkinson's Day – Monday, April 11.

The free membership will give access to gym, swim and group exercise classes for those with Parkinson's as well as their carers.

In addition, all members will be offered a personalised exercise prescription through exercise referral platform EXi with online dance classes also available.

Everyone Active is rolling out the scheme in all of its Warwick district leisure centres.

Parkinson's is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world and there is currently no cure. It affects around 145,000 people in the UK and there are more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety.

Staying physically active is known to play an important role in living well with Parkinson's.  

Gareth Wagg, Everyone Active's contract manager, said: "We are immensely proud to launch this partnership with Parkinson's UK and hope it will make a real difference to many people's lives.

"We want to encourage the whole Parkinson's community to exercise and are confident we have an activity for all, no matter what your age, ability or fitness level.

"Being more active will help members to live well with Parkinson's, improving their physical fitness and mental wellbeing, as well as having fun."

Tom Ingram, corporate partnerships manager at Parkinson's UK, added: "We're delighted to partner with Everyone Active, who have very generously offered complimentary membership for people living with Parkinson's and their carers.

"Being physically active is important for everyone. It supports both physical and mental health and depending on what you choose, can provide social support and interaction, all of which can really help people living with Parkinson's and those providing informal care.

"Developing a regular physical activity habit can make a person feel more in control when living with the condition. Quality of life can be enhanced and independence and confidence maintained. 

"We hope that with the support of Everyone Active, the Parkinson's community can enjoy physical activity and use it to make a real difference to their lives."

For further information or to join, visit the Everyone Active website.