W.A.D.E.R.S
A volunteer run organisation offering group exercise in water lead by a phyiotherapist.
Whether your problem is neurological (eg MS), orthopaedic (eg fracture, joint replacement) or rheumatic (eg arthritis, fibromyalgia, CRPS) in origin, it is likely that you will benefit from exercise in water. Buoyancy enables you to perform activities which are often difficult or painful on dry land.
Waders is run by a VOLUNTEERS who give up their time to do so. We do not work in offices and are NOT part of the NHS
We offer the following group sessions which are lead and supervised by a qualified Aquatic Pysiotherapist or Physiotherapist:
Corringham Pool
Fridays 11.30am-12.10pm / 12.20pm-1pm
Blackshots Teaching Pool
Tuesdays 7.15-8.30pm / 8.30-9pm
Laindon Pool
Tuesdays 7.30-8.10pm / 8.20-9.00pm
Please telephone before attending your first session so you know what to expect and to book your slot each week. Please bear with us. Numbers allowed in each session are limited so you may not be able to attend every week.
Physio assessments are done online and by telephone. If you are new, before booking you your first slot, please download the PrepoolQuestionnaire-2026-01 then return it to our Aquatic Physiotherapist, Ankie (Corringham & Laindon), who will call you for a chat, or our Physiotherapist, Deana (Blackshots).
Blackshots and Corringham sessions cost £5 including pool entry.
Laindon session costs £6 including pool entry. The water is warmer.
Annual membership is £15 (Jan-Dec).
If you have angina or asthma, bring your tablets or inhaler to the poolside with you.
If you need help, your carer may join you free of charge. Corringham and Blackshots have disabled changing facilities, a poolside hoist with a maximum weight of 25stone/158kg. Laindon has three steps up and five down with a handrail to access the pool, a larger changing room for disabled and a seat in the showers.
Please be careful when walking in the changing rooms and around the pool. Walking aids can increase the risk of slipping on wet floors. Please use the Walking Frame provided instead.
Take extra care!
Please remember – Attendance is at your own risk!