Guidance to help you to pass accreditation first time

1. Guidance to help you to pass accreditation first time The vision for Walking for Health: That everyone will have access to a short, free and friendly walk within easy reach of where they live, to help them become and stay active.

2. A reminder of the accreditation criteria: All walks meet the definition of a Walking for Health walk, including at least one walk between 10-30 minutes per month, which can be a standalone walk or part of a longer walk. The walker registration form (Outdoor Health Questionnaire) or an approved version of a form is used and completed by all new walkers or walkers who have experienced changes to their health. Schemes have up to date risk assessments in place which are reviewed on a regular basis and are updated as and when new risks appear. Ideally, they should be no more than six months old. Schemes use the Walking for Health database or supply the information needed by the Walking for Health team to demonstrate impact and progress on a quarterly basis from July 2014. Schemes are recognisably part of Walking for Health, using the brand in materials in accordance with our guidelines. Schemes keep their pages on the Walking for Health website up to date. Schemes take part in the annual scheme audit Schemes use a volunteering policy that ensures good standards of volunteer management. The national team is here to support you through accreditation. If you have any questions, contact us on 0207 339 8541 or walkingforhealth@ramblers.org.uk before applying.