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A collection of print and digital materials that promote the benefits of physical activity on mental health. Materials listed on this page are: - Get Active - 1x1 social carousel frames - Top tips for easing anxiety - 1x1 social carousel frames - Did you know....? - 1x1 social statics - Dr. Ranj Singh's "Top tips for easing anxiety" - 9x16 digital infographic poster - Social assets featuring messaging 'small steps to lift your mood' and 'good for your body, good for your mind'- 1x1, 9x16 - Email signatures featuring messaging 'small steps to lift your mood' and 'good for your body, good for your mind' - Digital screens featuring messaging 'small steps to lift your mood' and 'good for your body, good for your mind' - 16x9 and much more Find out more
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Cheshire and Merseyside's resource and information hub for voluntary sector organisations to promote healthier weight across the region. Find out more
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The Youth Sport Trust Knowledge Bank contains key statistics and evidence about young people and physical activity, play and sport. It is updated on a regular basis to make sure it contains the latest information. Find out more
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Moving to Inclusion is the hub for equality, diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity. It is an initiative by all the UK Sports Councils to provide resources and support for sport and physical activity organisations, moving towards a more diverse, inclusive and socially responsible sector. Find out more
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Every Body Moves is the new way to discover inclusive local opportunities to become more active. Our ambition is to create the UK’s biggest fun and vibrant community for players, parents and coaches to share their experiences of Every Body Moves, and find useful hints, tips and information on what’s happening near you. This includes in depth listings and all the information you need to connect to local inclusive opportunities. We believe there’s a sport or activity out there for everyone – and by highlighting inclusive activities and one-off events which non disabled and disabled people can do together, we hope Every Body Moves can inform and inspire people to discover something new. Find out more
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Our Walking and Cycling Index dashboards allow you to explore and compare data in much more detail. They include: i) data from 18 cities, regions and boroughs across the United Kingdom and Ireland, ii) different dashboards showing what people think, what people do and the infrastructure around them, iii) demographic data to understand different groups Find out more
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Edge Hill University's Centre for Mental Health, Sport and Physical Activity Research (CMSPR) undertakes high-quality research which is policy-relevant, practice-focused, and has a demonstrable world-leading impact in sport, physical activity and mental health, including through programme implementation, evaluation, and knowledge exchange activities. Find out more
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Designed for a broad audience, this handbook invites flexible and creative application by a wide range of readers, offering: An accessible summary of nature connection research and application, Pathways for helping people improve their connection with nature, and Examples of activities and initiatives that support and develop nature connection. Find out more
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This plan details the strategic approach to improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of residents of the borough, providing high quality services the meet local needs, whilst also moving towards financial sustainability of health and care services. It is the blueprint for the health and social care system in St Helens for the next five years, and supports the development and delivery of the Borough Strategy, the Liverpool City Region and the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Find out more
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To work in partnership to increase levels of physical activity cross the whole population of St Helens borough, whilst maximising opportunities for people experiencing inequality to participate in activities. Find out more
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'Living Well in Sefton 2020-2025' is our new Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the vision we are working towards is that Sefton will be: 'A confident and connected borough that offers the things we all need to start, live and age well. where everyone has a fair chance of a positive healthier future'. Find out more
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This One Halton Plan is building on our One Halton Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2017 – 2022, it will show our achievements to date as well as demonstrating the MUST DO’s as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. Find out more
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This Joint Forward Plan is driven by the ambitions of the Cheshire and Merseyside Interim Health and Care Partnership Strategy, which is built around four core strategic objectives. Find out more
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All Together Active place infographic (May 2023) Find out more
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This toolkit has been created to help community groups establish their own directional walking route signage within their local greenspaces. Find out more
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Data dashboard including referral rates to physical activity programmes Find out more
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The Physical Activity tool is part of a series of products produced by Public Health England providing local data alongside national comparisons to support local health improvement. Find out more
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This toolkit will enable you to explore the vital role that sports and physical activity programmes can play in supporting better social cohesion and integration in local communities and local places. We know that sports programmes and activities are already having a positive impact on social cohesion and inclusion. Many may not be aware they are doing this. Others have a better understanding of their impact and are already able to demonstrate this. Find out more
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Are you working in a place trying to influence and activate change that will support communities to live active, healthier lives? Are you looking for practical approaches, models and tools that can help to support this challenge? This new resource, 'Putting it into Practice' brings to life some of the approaches, models and tools. Find out more
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Activity alliance lead the way in gathering insight on disabled people in sport and activity. This page contains relevant research, including al studies commissioned, published and released by Activity Alliance or in partnership. Find out more
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Use Census2021 maps to find out what people's lives were like across England and Wales in March 2021. Find out more
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Wirral InfoBank is Wirral's directory of community groups, services, and activities that can support your health and wellbeing. Find out more
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A collection of Physical data and insights for the Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral) Find out more
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Everybody is a health and leisure charity based in Cheshire East that improves people’s lives through physical activity & healthy recreation. With hundreds of activities to choose from, there’s something for Everybody Find out more
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Created in collaboration with the Rugby League World Cup 2021 and Sport England, our free toolkit provides guidance on creating special Walking for Wellbeing groups and achieving a healthier and happier lifestyle. Find out more
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The Access to Exercise pathway aimed to develop access to exercise for people with neurological conditions. The primary aim of the evaluation is to understand what extent the AtoE project effectively support and sustains people with neurological condition into an active lifestyle. Find out more
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Sporting Journeys is about how, why and when women play sport. Insights include how women's experience of different sports change through education as well as at key stages of adulthood. Find out more
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We know that when children and young people have a voice, choice and can take ownership of their journey when participating in sport and physical activity, they are more likely to develop a true and lifelong love of being active. It's time to change the game. Play Their Way (UK Coaching). Find out more
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Activity Alliance and partners release a series of inclusive PE activity cards for teachers and school staff. The cards are jam-packed with fun games and activities and support teachers to ensure their PE sessions are inclusive and accessible for all school pupils. Find out more
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A 60-90 minute eLearning course that raises awareness and provides practical advice on providing excellent customer service at sport and leisure centres. Find out more
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The first in a series of Live Longer Better in Hertfordshire Masterclass Webinars led by Sir Muir Gray Masterclass. The webinar delves deeper into the theory that underpins the national movement and discusses what we can all be doing to develop this work further in our Hertfordshire Find out more
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UK Coaching courses develop your skills to help you deliver excellent and inspiring coaching sessions to people from all works of life. Find out more
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This Mum Moves is an educational programme which aims to empower women to make informed physical activity choices throughout pregnancy and beyond by providing professionals with the tools to discuss physical activity during the childbearing years. Find out more
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In this Open University free course, you will improve your ability to vary your communication approach according the situation and the needs of the people involved. Find out more
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A range of free courses suitable for all health care professionals, regardless of profession or seniority. Find out more
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This module explains for Motivational Interviewing is, its uses, and explanations. Find out more
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This collection from BMJ highlights the importance of physical activity and how it can produce health benefits with detailed evidence-based summaries on how it can prevent and improve specific conditions such as cancer, diabetes and mental health. Find out more
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Make Every Contact Count (MECC) enables the delivery of consistent and concise health and wellbeing information and encourages individuals to engage in conversations about their health at scale across organisations and populations. Find out more
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Active Conversations is a practical, evidence-based online learning resource developed by clinicians for clinicians. It teaches you how to have quick, effective and positive conversations that encourages patients to do more physical activity. Find out more
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Moving Healthcare Professionals is a national programme, led by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and Sport England, to support Health Care Professionals to increase their knowledge and skills, and incorporate physical activity within routine care to support quality improvement and better patient outcomes. Find out more
