Dear Patient,
We understand that you’re eager to participate in your chosen activity, and you may be seeking a declaration of fitness from us. However, there are a few reasons why we might not be able to provide this:
- Health and Safety Concerns : Our primary concern is your health and safety. Without comprehensive information about your medical history or current health status, we may not be able to confidently assess your fitness for the activity. We are also not experts on the activity, to know what fitness level a person needs to be at to participate safely without risking your health.
- Professional Judgement : Based on our professional judgement, we might have concerns about your ability to safely engage in the activity. We want to ensure that any physical activity you undertake is appropriate for your health condition.
- Non-NHS Work : Providing declarations for activities like marathons or other physical events is often considered outside the scope of NHS work. As such, we are not obligated to provide these services, and we may choose not to engage in this type of work.
- Legal and Indemnity Considerations : The legal aspects of providing fitness declarations can be complex. We need to ensure that we are covered by our indemnity provider for this type of work, especially if it involves a fee.
We hope this explanation helps you understand our decision. Our main goal is to support your health and well-being.
Thank you.
Primary Care Navigators (PCNs) are highly trained and experienced members of our Practice staff. They can guide patients to local community groups, services and organisations for support, particularly when you don’t know where else to turn and who to ask. PCNs know many of the people involved with local groups and can help find activities that suit your interests. They can help you to speak to the right people to solve problems with benefits, social services and help around your home, and can also help with housing and repairs.