The Prehabilitation Toolkit (PDF) is designed to help you prepare for cancer treatment. Created with patients and healthcare professionals across Northern Ireland, the toolkit includes practical tips, short videos and helpful resources you can start using right away.

Prehabilitation (Prehab) focuses on three key areas:

• Physical activity – Regular exercise to boost fitness and strength
• Nutrition and weight – Eating well and maintaining a healthy weight
• Mental wellbeing – Managing stress and supporting a positive mindset

The toolkit is a simple, easy to follow guide helps you take small steps to improve your fitness, nutrition and emotional wellbeing before treatment begins. These changes can help you feel stronger, cope better with treatment and recover more quickly. It’s designed to give you confidence, support and a sense of control at a time when you need it most.

Benefits of prehab can be seen in as little as two weeks. Prehab can help you:

• Recover faster and may reduce hospital stay
• Reduce treatment side effects
• Boost strength, fitness and energy
• Have more control over your health and recovery
• Support mental wellbeing and reduces stress