The Road Ahead: From Evidence to Implementation in PARS

date and time icon 23 Oct 2025 9:00 AM  to  4:00 PM Location of Event Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh Napier University, EH14 1DJ

Edinburgh Napier University and Public Health Scotland invite you to a one-day in-person event exploring the implementation of Scotland’s National Physical Activity Referral Standards (PARS).

This event will provide an update and overview of PARS implementation, with presentations from Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland, as well as colleagues involved in PARS.

This impact event will share findings from a national evaluation, highlight best practices, and provide space for discussion and peer learning. Sessions will include updates from the research team and interactive workshops on data, triage, healthcare engagement, and more. 

Who should attend?

This event is open to anyone involved or interested in physical activity referral schemes, including healthcare professionals, activity providers, policymakers, academics, third sector organisations, and scheme participants.

Agenda

  • 9am - Registration
  • 09:30am - Progress and Overview of the implementation of PARS
  • 10:30am - Break
  • 11am - Workshops on PARS delivery
  • 12pm - Lunch
  • 1pm - Workshops on PARS delivery
  • 2pm - Break
  • 2:30pm - Future direction

Find out more and reserve your place here >

 

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