Local Resources

How to use this page

All referrals should follow the standard Active Lives Pathway: screen → choose → refer or signpost

  • Use Quick Tools during consultations
  • Use Local Pathways for specific conditions
  • Use Patient Resources to support self-management
  • Use Policy & Guidance for consistency and audit

  1. Quick Tools

Tool When to use Link
Screening Tool Check if someone is eligible and ready for referral 👉 Click here
Referral Form Refer into Tiers 2–4 👉 Click here
Referral Guide (At-a-Glance) Choose the right level of support 👉 Click here

 

  1. Local Pathway Resources (condition-specific)

 

Resource When to use What it provides Link
Active at Home – Let’s Get Sporty Person cannot attend group or facility-based activity Home-based, 1:1 support to build strength, confidence and routine 👉 Click here

 

  1. Supporting Conversations

Resource When to use What it provides Link
Moving Medicine During consultations Condition-specific advice to support conversations 👉 View Moving Medicine·
Risk Consensus (Moving Medicine) When unsure about safety Clear guidance for activity with long-term conditions View Risk Consensus
Healthcare Improvement Scotland Supporting frailty / older adults Tools for decision-making and conversations 👉 View Healthcare Improvement Scotland

 

  1. Patient Resources (share with individuals)

Resource Who it’s for What it provides Link
NHS Inform – Keeping Active General public Simple advice and how to get started 👉 View NHS Inform: Keeping Active
Versus Arthritis – Keep Moving People with MSK conditions Exercises and safe activity guidance 👉 Download Keep Moving booklet
Age Scotland Older adults Staying active and maintaining independence 👉 View Age Scotland
Movement for Health All adults Ideas and campaigns to support activity 👉 View Movement for Health
Actify platform Professionals & communities Share local resources and opportunities 👉 View Actify platform

 

  1. Policy, Frameworks & Guidance

Source Resource What it provides Link
Public Health Scotland Scotland’s Tiered Approach Matches people to the right level of support 👉 View Tiered Approach
Scottish Government Physical Activity for Health Framework National strategy for increasing activity 👉 View Framework
Public Health Scotland Systems-Based Approach Whole-system delivery guidance 👉 View Systems-Based Approach
Public Health Scotland Referral Standards Safe and consistent referral guidance 👉 View Referral Standards
NICE Exercise Referral (PH54) Evidence-based delivery recommendations 👉 View NICE PH54
UK Government CMO Guidelines National physical activity recommendations 👉 View CMO Guidelines

(updated 12 June 2026)