Green Prescription
How GRx works
Here’s how the Green Prescription (GRx) process works for the health professional and patient.
- The health professional (GP or practice nurse) issues their patient with a Green Prescription (GRx), provided the patient’s medical condition is stable.
- The script is either written or issued electronically. If the patient wants ongoing support, the script is forwarded through to the nearest GRx Patient Support Person.
- The Patient Support Person encourages the patient to become more active through:
- monthly telephone calls for 3-4 months or;
- face to face meetings for 3-4 months or;
- group support in a community setting for 3-6 months.
- The patient’s progress on their path to an active lifestyle is reported back to the referring health professional.
- If the patient feels they would benefit from ongoing support, they are encouraged to ask their health professional for another GRx.
Not sure what level of exercise is appropriate? Download our helpful resource What Intensity? - A Guide to Exercise and Activity Levels
Want to contact your nearest GRx Patient Support Person direct? Call 0800 ACTIVE (0800 228 483).
Updated | 16 Aug 2007.
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