Healthcare professionals
A structured, evidenced based prehabilitation service
We work closely with oncology teams to provide safe, effective, and personalised cancer prehab and rehab.
Clinicians report that people who engage with prehabilitation support are more informed, more confident and better able to engage with treatment plans. Improved preparedness can support smoother progression through treatment pathways by reducing fear, uncertainty and disengagement at critical stages.
Prehab2Rehab Scotland’s work aligns closely with national health priorities and evidence-based approaches to improving cancer outcomes in Scotland.
The Scottish Government’s Cancer Strategy 2023–2033 highlights the importance of prehabilitation, prevention and early intervention in supporting people to be physically and psychologically prepared for treatment and recovery.
Why Refer to Prehab2Rehab?
- Improves treatment readiness
- Reduces complications
- Shortens hospital stays
- Supports personalised cancer care
- Enhances patient experience
- Provides structured follow up before and after treatment
If you have identified a patient who would benefit from 1-to-1 targeted prehabilitation then complete the simple online referral form on the link below and one of our health coach advisors will be in touch within 48 hours
What does the Prehab Pathway look like?
After receiving the referral, our team:
- Contacts the patient directly
- Conducts an initial assessment
- Matches them with a cancer rehabilitation trained coach
- Begins tailored 1-to-1 support appropriate to their needs and treatment timeline
We have referral pathways in place with the Beatson Cancer Centre, the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and the New Victoria Hospital. Our organisation works alongside and in the Beatson Cancer Charity.
“Prehab2Rehab can turn a crisis into something positive”
“There is a need that the NHS just can’t fulfil.
“This programme of prehabilitation and rehabilitation doesn’t require health care professionals, just their advice.
“This way, people won’t go through cancer diagnosis and treatment alone. Someone cares and will help them through the stress.
“Nurturing patients through this experience is valuable. It’s also much cheaper than other therapies and treatments like physiotherapy.
“Prehab2Rehab can turn a crisis into something positive.”
- Professor Tara Quasim, MBE – Professor of Anaesthesia at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Clinical Academic at University of Glasgow
Who’s suitable for prehab?
- Patients preparing for cancer surgery
- People starting chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Those recovering from treatment
- Individuals with frailty or additional risks
How to refer to Prehab 2 Rehab
We offer:
- A simple referral form here.
- Direct clinician contact
- Optional multi disciplinary case reviews
