In order to challenge inequalities and mainstream equality in health, individual feedback on the CR services provided should be sought at appropriate intervals 1,4,10,11. In addition, to meet the individual's psychosocial needs and to create the best possible chances of uptake, long-term adherence and self-management of a physically active lifestyle, the BACPR Standards and Core Components recommend that a choice of CR venue (hospital, community or home) is offered 5. Key national guidelines associated with cardiac rehabilitation A number of key publications guide the design and implementation of CR as summarised below: Group Guideline/Policy Website General (all) Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guidelines for CR (2002) American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) (2006) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (2009) Joint British Societies' (JBS3) Consensus recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular disease 2014
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