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New WHO guidelines highlights benefits of physical activity for workplaces

99% of all businesses in the European Union (EU) are SMEs. They are often overlooked by health-promoting policies and initiatives and lack the resources or guidance to implement full-fledged physical activity programmes found in major corporate structures. However, recommendations in the new guide capitalize on one of the main advantages of the SMEs – their flexibility. Find out more

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Accessible and Inclusive Sports Facilities

We have produced new guidance to help ensure sport and leisure facilities are safe, welcoming and accessible to all. Aimed at planners, architects, building owners and operators, our Accessible and inclusive sports facilities (AISF) guidance encourages the design of spaces that reduce or remove barriers to being more active. That includes creating and maintaining facilities that are accessible to disabled people and meet the needs of our vibrant and diverse communities, such as those related to faith, sex, sexuality and gender identity. Find out more

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Moving to Inclusion

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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Well Schools

A Well School places just as much emphasis on health and wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and healthy, and that they must take care of their staff and their pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their potential. Find out more

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Supporting People with Long Term Health Conditions to be Physically Active – health and care organisations

The Richmond Group of Charities and Sport England have created this pack becuase leaders and frontline practitioners in the health and care system are having to tackle a threefold challenge of recovering form the COVID-19 pandemic, developing population health approaches that help prevent disease and improve the nation's resilience, as well as reducing health inequalities. Find out more

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One Step at a Time

At any age, physical activity improves muscle strength, endurance, and reaction time, as well as bone density and posture. As we get older, being active is particularly important, becuase the normal ageing process causes loss of muscle mass and bone density, which affects strength, balance and posture. Find out more

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Active Hospitals animation- Nottingham University Hospitals

A short animation aimed at staff at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust (NUH) extolling the benefits of keeping active, featuring clips of staff explaining how they find time to look after their physical helath around budy jobs and lives. For more on Active Hospitals at NUH see: www.nuh.nhs.uk/active-hospitals Find out more

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Active Practice Charter

The Active Practice Charter that inspires and celebrates GP practices that are taking steps to increase activity in their patients and staff. With one in four people saying they would be more active if it was recommended by a GP or nurse, the charter includes a toolkit that will support time-poor GPs to raise the subject of activity with patients and achieve Active Practice status. Find out more

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Medical Practice Waiting Room Video

A conversation about physical activity can have a huge impact on a patient's health. Please contact Get Berkshire Active, Leap and Active Oxfordshire if you wish to share this free resource. Find out more

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parkrun practice

The parkrun practice initiative enables GPs and pratice staff to socially prescribe physical activity by referring patients to take part in a parkrun. Find out more

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Activity Alliance factsheets for Leisure

A series of leisure factsheets that cover a range of top topics from developing inclusive strategies to workforce development and measuring impact. They support leaders in the leisure sector to strengthen their inclusion work and engage more disabled people. Find out more

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buddle

Formerly Sport England Club Matters, free learning and support resources to inspire and strengthen clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity - and the professionals that work with them. So huddle up because we're here to be your best buddy. Find out more

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BeUpstanding

BeUpstanding is a free, world-leading programme from Australia that improves the health and wellbeing of desk-based workers. Find out more

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School Swimming and Water Safety Charter

The School Swimming and Water Safety Charter is FREE to sign up. Members will gain access to an extensive set of recourse and advice to help improve lesson quality and impact, plus also receive regular updates, tips and news to keep your lessons fun and exciting. Find out more

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Inclusion 2024 Education Hub

Activity Alliance's inclusive educational hub. Here you will find lots of support for you as a teacher or school staff to review and improve your inclusive physical education and school sport delivery. Find out more

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Studio You

Created by Hopscotch Consulting, funded by Sport England and powered by This Girl Can, Studio You is a brand-new, free, one of a kind PE teaching resource which empowers teachers to get less-active girls aged 13-16 inspired, excited and energised by their physical education. Find out more