in verbal or written form and signposting patients to available support. Sometimes, only signposting is required, such as giving a flyer, website address or telephone number, enabling information gathering or self-referral. However, this requires that the professional understands where patients can access healthy living and wellbeing support. Making a referral is only appropriate when a patient is ready to commit to changing a behaviour because non-attendance wastes time, money and resources.
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