Welcome to the referral pages for the Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS).

If you are a member of the public, please speak to your health professional about exercise referral (GP, practice/specialist nurse, physiotherapist, dietician) or find more information on the following website link Public Health Wales NERS

Health Professionals

NERS Information

The National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) is a Welsh Government funded scheme which has been operating since 2007. It is the only National Exercise Referral Scheme in the UK and it aims to standardise exercise referral opportunities across all Local Authorities and Local Health Boards in Wales. NERS is an evidence-based health intervention incorporating physical activity and behavioral change techniques, to support referred clients to make lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing.

NERS is overseen by Public Health Wales and it is delivered locally by the 22 Local Authorities and Leisure Trusts and one Health Board.

How to Refer to NERS

STEP 1: Choose your local authority area from the drop-down menu

STEP 2: Place 'webucate' in the password box

STEP 3: The menu shows the conditions that the selected area can deliver

STEP 4: Make a note of the NERS Coordinator's contact email/postal address

STEP 5: Check the exclusion criteria for the relevant condition

STEP 6: Open up a referral form. This can be completed online, saved and emailed to the Coordinator if the patient gives their verbal consent.