PASS

PASS, previously referred to as Green Prescription is New Zealand’s highly successful exercise referral programme. The programme involves an initial face-to-face consultation, followed by regular catch ups and continued support with our physical activity advisor. This service is not funded but free to you.

How do I access this service?

To access this service, you must:

• Be 16 years and older.

• Do less than 2.5 hours of physical activity a week.

• Motivated to make change.

• Medically cleared to do low-moderate physical activity

Physical Activity Support Service (PASS) Self-Referral form:

The PASS is a free service that supports people to become more active in a way that works for them. Whether you are looking to improve your health, help manage a long-term condition, support your wellbeing, or simply get moving again, our team can help.
PASS provides personalised support, encouragement, and guidance to help you set realistic goals and build sustainable physical activity habits.

To self-refer, please click link below and complete the form.
Conditions apply:

• As part of this referral form, you will be asked to complete a health screening questionnaire.
  Self-referral is only available for people who meet the screening criteria.
  
  
• If your responses indicate that you may need medical clearance before increasing your physical activity, you will not be able to proceed with the self-referral form and should discuss your suitability for exercise with your Primary care practice.
  
  
• If you meet the screening criteria, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
  

Congratulations on taking this positive step towards improving your health and wellbeing - we look forward to supporting you on your journey.

Click here to fill out and submit the PASS referral form

Active Families

West Coast Health believes in the importance of engaging the whole whānau in physical activity.

Our Active Families team delivers a free support programme. Our team will have a conversation about what support the whānau needs in regard to their health and wellbeing. They work with the whānau to develop goals to support positive behaviour change such as increasing physical activity and nutrition support, with the main focus being on developing behaviour change that supports health long term.

How do I access the active families service?

The child must meet the following criteria:

• Under 12 years old.

• Would benefit from physical activity.

• Has whānau support.

To find out more information contact West Coast Health on (03)768 6182 or ask your GP or practice nurse about being referred to PASS (Green Prescription).

Below is the link to our PASS (Green Prescription) feedback & survey form.

We have interpreters available for anyone using our services, for more information check out Connecting Now Interpretation Service.