Off-peak memberships are exclusively available to residents who receive benefits, senior citizens and full-time students, and allow discounted access to a number of activities.

Better Health and Fitness benefits

• Inclusive off-peak access to the gym, group exercise classes, swimming
• Inclusive personalised fitness induction and personal exercise programme (off-peak)
• Up to 6 days advanced telephone or online booking
• Up to 30% off non-member prices for any other activities
• Access to courses and other member only activities and facilities, online membership and self administration
• Above benefits available at all Better centres within your chosen area
• No minimum contract, no joining fee.†

 

Are you eligible?

If you receive any of the following, you are potentially eligible, please bring the suggested proof of ID;

Carers allowance

• Proof via council letter head (less than £95pw earnings)
• Signed agreement on council letterhead from council leisure department

Housing Benefit

• Current Housing Benefit entitlement letter

Income Support

• Giro Cheque
• Current entitlement letter
• Bank statement showing payment

Job Seekers Allowance

• JSA card
• Current entitlement letter

Disabled

• Current entitlement letter
• Freedom Pass

Full Time Student – Further Education (15+ hours) (living or studying in borough)

• Current enrolment letter or NUS card
• Or letter from College or University

Working Families Tax Credit (eligibility threshold is annual household earnings of £16,000 or less)

• Letter from Inland Revenue, with a breakdown of benefit received