The Road Ahead: From Evidence to Implementation in PARS

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus | Edinburgh

Edinburgh Napier University
Publisher/HostEdinburgh Napier University
The Road Ahead: From Evidence to Implementation in PARS
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Insights from implementing Scottish Physical Activity Referral Standards to promote best practice and improve scheme delivery.
About this Event

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 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.

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

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration
πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
SESSION 1: Progress and Overview of the implementation of PARS

Info: The first session will set the scene for the day, providing an update and overview of PARS implementation, with presentations from Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland, as well as colleagues involved in PARS.


πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SESSION 2: Workshops on PARS delivery
πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
SESSION 3: Workshops on PARS delivery
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
πŸ•‘: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
SESSION 5: Future direction
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, 219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

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