Small Shifts Programme

Referral Process

Thank you for considering a referral to the Small Shifts Programme.

Who this supports

Many people referred into social prescribing are living with ongoing stress, disrupted sleep, fatigue, or persistent physical tension.

These experiences often sit below clinical thresholds, but still affect how people feel, function, and engage with support.

For most, it’s not a lack of advice. Under ongoing demand, the body adapts, making it harder to take things in or take the next step.

Small Shifts focuses on strengthening the capacity needed to engage.

By supporting how the body regulates stress, tension, and recovery, people are better able to take part in social prescribing, health coaching, and wider community support.

Before referring

This pathway is designed for individuals who are medically stable, but not currently in need of acute or specialist support.

It is suitable for people who:

are medically stable
are not experiencing an acute mental health crisis
do not require specialist rehabilitation or clinical supervision
are able to take part in gentle, seated or low-intensity movement

It is most helpful for individuals who do not require further treatment, but are not yet ready to re-engage confidently with activity or wider support.

How it works

Referrals can be made using the short referral or self-referral form below. We review the information provided to ensure the pathway is appropriate before offering a place in the next available cohort.

If it isn’t the right fit, we’ll guide you towards more suitable options.

All participants complete a health screening and informed consent process before joining.

While the pathway is being added to local service directories, referrals can also be made directly via email.

We accept referrals from GPs and primary care teams, Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Care Coordinators, mental health practitioners, community and VCSE partners, WorkWell coaches, and via self-referral where PCNs permit.

All facilitators are DBS-checked and safeguarding trained.

27th May at 1400

£35.00 GBP

Get started session

For some people, committing to a 4-week programme can feel like too much at the outset.

We offer a 45-minute Get Started session as a simple first step.

This session introduces the core ideas behind Small Shifts in a practical, accessible way. Participants are guided through a small number of simple breath and movement practices, helping them begin to understand how their body responds to demand, and how to work with it.

It offers a chance to experience the approach without a longer commitment, and to begin building the awareness and confidence needed to take the next step.

For some, this is enough to create a shift in how they manage day to day. For others, it provides a clear and supported pathway into the full programme.

Find more dates

To Make a Referral

You can email [email protected] or complete the referral form below.

Get in Touch

If you’d like to discuss whether the programme is suitable, or have any questions about referring, get in touch.