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Referral Guidelines
1. Community Health Trainer One to One motivational support (Trustwide)
Health Trainers support individuals to make positive health related lifestyle change, and offer a personalised approach. They give 1:1 support around healthy eating, physical activity, alcohol consumption, mental wellbeing and social connections. They can support people to access community activities and services. The service focuses on disadvantaged communities.
Referral criteria:
Age 18+
Needing support with health related lifestyle change
Can attend a community venue for support provided
2. Community Gym Programme (Craigavon Neighbourhood Renewal Area only)
At The Fitzone Foundation, Clan Na Gael, Lurgan or Drumcree Community Centre, Portadown (please indicate preferred venue overleaf) N.B. There is a £1 charge to the patient for this service. Referrals will be screened for suitability before starting.
Exclusion Criteria: The following patients should NOT be referred:
Unstable angina
Unstable diabetes
All long term conditions & heart conditions require a GP letter to approve participation
3. Community Strength and Balance (Trust wide)
Referral criteria (one or more of the following):
Over 50 years
Fear of falling
Wish to improve strength and balance
Low bone density and / or family history of osteoporotic fracture.
Exclusion criteria: Over 4 risk factors – 4+ medications, dizziness, walking aid, unexplained falls, very unsteady on feet.
4. Better Days Pain Support Programme referral criteria:
Living with long-term persistent pain
Age 18+
Willing to take part in a group programme (online or face to face)
Happy to participate in gentle movement (can be chair based)
5. Verve Network Group Activities. Health Trainers will provide the connection to a suitable activity after a conversation with the client. A small charge may apply.
