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Healthy and Active Rehabilitation Programme (HARP)

HARP is for people in Ayrshire who are affected by more than one long-term condition.

We provide education, advice and support so that you can achieve and maintain the best possible health.

You can be referred to HARP by a health professional if you stay in Ayrshire, as mentioned above, the team is happy to accept people with multiple long-term conditions, of which one of them must be;

  • Newly diagnosed angina
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Permanent Pacemaker
  • Cancer (within a year of finishing treatment)
  • COPD (chronic lung conditions)
  • CVA (stroke)
  • Diabetes
  • Falls

At assessment you and a member of the team will discuss your health and lifestyle. Together, we can come up with a plan to help you self-manage your health conditions. This is achieved through a variety of options;

  • advice and education
  • home exercise programmes
  • rehabilitation classes
  • sign-posting to useful resources

The aim is to focus on changes to lifestyle and fitness to improve quality of life.

We work closely alongside other professionals and organisations across Ayrshire and can refer you to the service that best suits your needs and abilities.

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HARP Covid Rehabilitation

Covid rehabilitation for people affected by Long Covid has been funded in Ayrshire and Arran for three years (2023-2026).  The programme is for people diagnosed with Long Covid and requiring support to self-manage their symptoms.

The team assesses and offers specialist input depending on each individual’s needs, for symptoms such as;

  • Fatigue
  • Breathlessness
  • Pain
  • Brain fog
  • Reduced Activity

To access this service speak with your GP to ensure your symptoms have been investigated prior to referral.

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