Referring into ProActive
Referrals into the ProActive Physical Activity on Referral scheme can be made by:
1) Healthcare and allied health professionals
who possess overall clinical responsibility for the referral. Professionals include:
- General Practitioners
- Physiotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Psychiatrists
- Mental Health Team
- Registered Nurses
- Consultants/Specialists
- Occupational Therapists
- Dieticians
2) Specialist Level 4 Fitness Instructors
who have completed a programme of rehabilitation with an individual (referred via the NHS) and can use professional judgement regarding suitability for onward exercise referral. This may include, but is not restricted to:
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructors
- OTAGO/Postural Stability Instructors
- Cancer Pre/Rehabilitation Instructors
-
NHS Rehabilitation Specialists (Band 4)
– although sign off may need to sit with clinical staff - Level 3 Exercise on Referral Qualified Instructors
If eligible to refer, the referral pathway should be followed, including reviewing the ProActive Physical Activity on Referral Criteria, completing the Referral Form, and ensuring the individual is able to access their chosen facility.
