Long-Term Conditions Programme Referrals

The Long-Term Conditions Programme is available free of charge at select Nuffield Health sites across the UK.

To get started with a patient referral, consult the eligibility criteria below and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.

Our Rehabilitation Specialists support participants affected by a range of conditions which include Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Conditions, Metabolic Disorders, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Neurological Disorders, and Long COVID.

Once you refer a patient, they will receive a simple questionnaire, via email, to ensure the programme is suitable for them.


  • Eligibility criteria
    • Must be 18 years of age or over
    • Walk with or without walking aids a minimum of 20 metres
    • Independent wheelchair user
    • Can exercise without the use of an oxygen tank
    • Has not had any surgery in the last 12 weeks and has been discharged from any post-operative rehabilitation/care
    • No planned surgery in the next 24 weeks
    • Is not pregnant
    • Must be able to communicate verbally in English and be able to read English
    • Must be ready to commit to participate in a 12-week rehabilitation programme
    • Must be able to travel to the Nuffield Health & Wellbeing centre, twice per week, for 12 consecutive weeks.
  • Exclusion criteria
    • Unstable angina
    • Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias
    • Severe aortic stenosis
    • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure
    • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis
    • Acute or recent myocardial infarction (MI)
    • Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
    • Uncontrolled hypertension
    • Severe symptomatic aortic dissection or aneurysm
    • Infective endocarditis
    • Acute systemic illness or fever.

How to refer a patient

  1. Enter your patient’s postcode to find their nearest Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Club.
  2. Click the “Submit a referral” link corresponding to your patient’s chosen location.
  3. Complete and submit the form.
Enter your patient's postcode to find their nearest site