Summary recommendations from preparation phase across groups
| Recommendation | HCP group n=57 | PPI group n=40 | NCSEM group n=361 |
| Addressing risk is an essential facilitator for people considering increasing their physical activity levels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statements supporting risk should be based on symptoms/clinical syndromes rather than LTCs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-sector system support is required to improve the experience of inactive people with LTCs starting to become more physically active | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Continuity of advice and simple messages reduce confusion and are therefore empowering for people living with LTCs | ✓ | ||
| Improved resources are required to support HCP knowledge around risk | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Improved resources are required to support HCP knowledge around behavioural change | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Removal of the need for medical clearance and implied ‘liability’ is required | ✓ |
HCP, healthcare professional; LTCs, long-term conditions; NCSEM, National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine; PPI, patient and public involvement.