Introduction

The new "Exercise Referral Standard" was launched back in September 2022 and aims to provide a set of quality operating standards to help drive improvements and consistency in scheme delivery. It will include a review of the exercise referral scheme policies and procedures in conjuction with an observation of the delivery of the scheme.

  • The Standard can be completed as part of a two-day Quest Plus Assessment, or as an independent standalone assessment.
  • Please click the link for our webinar presentation from August, which explains the Standard in more detail: Exercise Referral Standard Webinar - August 2022

To achieve the Exercise Referral Standard you will need to select one of the following options:

 

Standalone Assessment

  • The Standalone Assessment is a 1-day review of your current practices and procedures with an experienced Assessor.
  • If you choose this option, we will confirm a date and assign an assessor to your facility and the process can begin. 
  • If you would like to complete a Standalone Assessment, please complete a copy of our application form: Exercise Referral Standard - Application
  • The cost will be £650 plus VAT and once achieved the Standard lasts for two years.

 

Module Guidance Notes:

 

Quest Plus Assessment

  • The "Exercise Referral Standard" has also been incorporated as a modules in ‘Quest Plus’, which is "GPLUS38 Exercise Referral Standard"
    • Please note this module counts as two module choices 
  • If you would like to complete a two-day Quest Plus Assessment, please complete a copy of our online application form: Quest Application Form
  • The cost for Quest Plus is £1600 Plus VAT, and the standard lasts for two years.

 

Module Guidance Notes:

 

Achieving the Standard

To achieve the Standard you must achieve at least a ‘Very Good’ banding.

By completing the Standard, you will receive a certificate to showcase your achievement.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the Exercise Referral Standard, please contact the Quest Team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.