Engage
Explore
Decide
Open the conversation
“Would you be happy to spend 4-5 minutes talking about something that can make a big difference to your future health and wellbeing?”
Assess impact of the condition
How has your condition affected your physical activity levels and the things you enjoy?
Find out what they already know
“What do you know about the benefits of physical activity in people with your condition?”
Share benefits
“Can I share some other things people find beneficial to see what you make of them”
Encourage reflection
“What do you make of what I have just said?”
Make it personal
“What would be the top 2-3 reasons for you personally becoming more active, if you decided to?”
Summarise Without Adding Anything New
“Can I summarise what I think you have said?”
Ask the key question
“So, what do you think you will do?”
Agree a plan
“Can I share with you some things people find helpful when making a plan?”
Arrange follow up
“How would you feel about coming back another time to build on the thoughts and ideas you’ve shared with me today?”
Signpost support organisations
“There are some great, free resources available here and on other websites by people who understand what it’s like living with your condition if you’d be interested to have a look”
