1. Developing physical activity referral for long-term health conditions
Move More Aberdeen
Developing physical activity referral for
long-term health conditions
Claire McDonald
Senior Development Manager
@MoveMoreABDN
Introduction

2. Where are we now?
Applying successes and learning from UK award winning programme for people living with cancer develop a physical activity referral programme for other long-term conditions, including:
93 referrals for arthritis
Ongoing exercise after stroke pilot
Programme embedded into Aberdeen Falls Strategy.
Successful pulmonary rehab classes
Developing a referral pathway for people with Parkinson’s
Initial development of a referral pathway for diabetes
Working with local universities to integrate physical activity into the medical curriculum and to facilitate placements for students within the allied health professions.

3. Next Steps
Expand the programme to meet growing demand across Aberdeen. Moving from a condition specific programme to person centred approach through triage.
Work to ensure there is an appropriate clear pathway in place beyond the programme Inc. Range of follow-on opportunities and discounted memberships

4. More Next Steps The ultimate place to be:
Working towards a targeted referral approach to prevention e.g.
> People at risk of having a fall
People at risk of developing diabetes, COPD etc.
Can we make an impact before diagnosis?

5. Challenges
Some of what we will need to see programme growth and development to meet demand:
Additional triage staff
Additional delivers
Additional training - available locally / cost / time commitment
Additional volunteers - again require training
Development of new and existing partnerships
We need to win the trust, hearts, minds and pockets to see the value of investing in physical activity as a preventative measure.

6. Thank you
For further information please contact the Active Lifestyle Team: Tel: