Once we receive and review your referral you will be given specialist support from our Active Forth level 4 Physical Activity Referral consultants. Access to centre-based activity via referral will only start after completion of second appointment.
1st call: We went to get to know you so that we can help you as best as possible to get started. We will review your referral and discuss creating physical activity plans for you, going over the options for centre -based activity and making sure we are supporting you with the best options. At this stage, we will guide you on setting up a 'pay as you go' (PAYG) access or monthly payment for the centre-based activity. You can ask any questions you might have about physical activity or Active Forth. Once complete we will book you for a 2nd appointment.
2nd appointment: This takes place at the centre of your choice. We will meet with you to take some physical measurements (a great way to show improvements over the 24 weeks), help you set personal goals (this assists you in having a realistic plan of action for the 24 weeks and beyond) and start your first physical activity session (allows you to try an activity and assists with creating your tailored plan). We will help you set up your chosen centre access option as discussed at 1st call, either PAYG or monthly. We may arrange to assist you with your next centre-based visit or first gym programme review date at the end of this appointment.
Reviews, 12 and 24 week check ins: Over the 24 weeks your physical activity referral consultant will help review your physical activity plan (this may be looking at encouraging you to adapt things in the gym/classes, ways to be more active out with the centre or modifying your plan to help with changes in your health condition). You can request reviews as soften as you like (this can be from the gym team if suitable) and the Active Forth Team will check your progress 4 - 6 weeks after starting. We will also request you attend a 12 and 24 week check in appointment with your Active Forth Team consultant where we revisit the physical activity plan, personal goals and measurements. Even if things haven't gone to plan, these check in appointments can help get you back on track.
