Understanding who the pathway is for, what people need, where the current system works well and where people may get stuck. 

 Exploring how support is organised in practice, including the services, workforce, assets, partnerships and processes that need to work together. 

 Defining the type and level of support needed, from information and signposting through to behaviour change support, referral options, structured programmes and follow-up. 

 Identifying the wider conditions needed for pathways to work well, including leadership, commissioning, governance, communication, data, evaluation and sustainability.