Who can join the Be Active scheme

You can join the Be Active scheme if you are a Lewisham resident, aged over 16 and you meet at least one of the following criteria:

You get certain benefits

You're eligible if you get any of these:

• council tax reduction, housing benefit or universal credit

• tax credits (not child tax credits)

• income support, jobseeker's allowance or employment and support allowance. 

If so you can get:

• automatic casual membership at all Lewisham leisure centres.

• 25% off the cost of most activities.

You have a disability

You’re eligible if any of these are true:

• you are a Blue Badge holder

• you are a disability Freedom Pass holder

• you get disability living allowance, attendance allowance or personal independence payments.

If so you can get:

• automatic casual membership at all Lewisham leisure centres

• free swimming

• free use of the gym, including a group induction

• free use of the athletic track

• 25% off the cost of most activities.

Carers

You can sign up to the Be Active scheme if you:

• are a carer (unpaid or professional) of a disabled adult who lives in the borough

• care for a disabled child who lives in the borough and is a library member.

Children in care

If you are in care, e.g. in a foster home, ask your guardian to contact us to see if you are eligible.