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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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81 Partners supported 3,300 community organisations to deliver Together Fund activities across the country. In total, community organisations completed over 3,700 Together Fund projects, from horse riding sessions to chair yoga. Sport England distributed the Together Fund through a network of partners. This included working with existing partners as well as establishing new relationships with others. Partners delivering the Together Fund included: • Active Partnerships – a nationwide physical activity and sport network of 43 local and independent non-profit organisations across England, who take a place-based approach. • National Governing Bodies – organisations that govern and administer a specific sport on a national basis. • National or local charities / organisations who also receive other Sport England funding. • Specialist organisations, some non-physical activity or sports related, who have not previously been funded by Sport England, who have links to specific target audiences. Download
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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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This report highlights the importance of physical activity, lived experience motivators and barriers, trusted sources of information, the need for practical guidance to support professionals, and the importance of charity involvement in We Are Undefeatable A key insight is that there is a potential ‘empathy gap’: while individuals with long-term conditions cite pain and low energy as the main barriers to be active, professional audiences (sport, government, family, carers etc) often focus on factors like cost and motivation. The full report can be downloaded here: https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/media/0nujzn5p/bridging-the-gap_full-report.pdf A We Are Undefeatable dashboard provides stakeholders with all the insights and data from the Bridging the Gap report https://insight-angels.datatile.eu/view/d45c0728-36bc-4f50-af38-374dbca5b037 Find out more Download
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Interactive map of England and Wales to find out how many people are unwell and economically inactive Find out more
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Ground-breaking Ramadan guidance developed by Dr Irfan Khawaja at Birmingham City University will create a more inclusive environment in schools for Muslim students and staff engaging in physical education. The guidance, thought to be the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, gives schools practical advice for supporting fasting Muslim students and staff so they can continue to take part in PE sessions during the Holy month of Ramadan. Find out more
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In 2020, NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) commissioned the Social Prescribing Youth Network to develop a proposal for ‘youth social prescribing’ to help build an all-age model of social prescribing. Following completion of this work, and using some of the information gathered, SPYN produced the following resources which are intended to help more areas to introduce all-age social prescribing. Find out more
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This guide is aimed at Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and Managers, as well as Social Prescribing Link Workers who work with young people. Find out more
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Make Space for Girls campaigns for facilities and public spaces for teenage girls. Parks, play equipment and public spaces for older children and teenagers are currently designed for the default male. It’s time to make space for girls. Find out more
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Time Together inspires teenage daughters and their mums, aunties, step-mums and grandmas to get active while spending #TimeTogether. Check out this page to discover fun activity ideas and hear from mums and daughters who have already started bonding through #TimeTogether. Find out more
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A collection of live insight and reports from Sport England regarding physical activity for children and young people. Building positive attitudes to sport and physical activity in children from an early age can help them to feel more motivated, confident and able to get active throughout their life. 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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This report examined the importance of place-based, neighbourhood organisations that offer sport and physical activity as a means of improving lives with a focus on best practice in growing sports-based intervention in disadvantaged communities. Find out more
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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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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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The Green Social Prescribing Toolkit reflects on the process of implementing the Green Social Prescribing programme and shares some of the learning and insights. Many aspects of the learning will be more widely applicable and relevant than the mental health focus of this programme. 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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Sport England's 10-year vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity. Find out more
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Get Active: a strategy for the future of sport and physical activity by Department for Culture, Media and Sport (August 2023) Find out more
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The statement will help us understand how our relationship with sport and physical activity changes over our lifetime and is shaped by our experiences and our opportunities to be active. 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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Sport England have collated guidance and research on how the cost of living impacts people’s activity levels, how to get people active at a low cost and how facilities and organisations can adapt to keep energy costs down. Find out more
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Sport England guide on how to reduce energy costs for local physical activity and sports facilities. Find out more
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A Sported report showing how the cost of living crisis is critically impacting our groups and young people Find out more
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Sustrans report: Helping people through the cost of living crisis and growing our economy: the role of walking, wheeling and cycling. Find out more
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Each year we invest more than £250 million of National Lottery and public money to help people play sport and take part in physical activity. We know that applying to one of our funds for the first time can seem a little daunting, but here we’ll guide you to the appropriate fund and explain exactly what you need to do. Find out more
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The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK, raised by players of The National Lottery Find out more
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Our vision is to create a just world free from poverty. We’re doing this by funding and investing in amazing organisations across the UK and around the world. Find out more
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BBC Children in Need believes that every child should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be. We are committed to being there for children across the UK when they need us the most. Together with the BBC and our partners, we inspire the nation to support this work. Find out more
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The NIHR was established in 2006 to “create a health research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. Find out more
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This Girl Can and ukactive have joined forces to work on behalf of the sector to better understand the barriers which women and girls face in taking part in physical activity in this setting, and to translate these findings into actionable advice that the sector can use to attract more women and girls into their facilities. 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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The idea of the '20-minute neighbourhood' (also know as 15-minute cities) has grown with interest around the world, especially since the COVID-9 pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of the liveability of where we live. Find out more
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Together with Sustrans, Arup make a number of recommendations in this guidance for local and national governments to follow. Find out more
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As part of our drive to create an active environment, Active Design wraps together the planning and considerations that should be made when designing the places and spaces we live in. It's about designing and adapting where we live to encourage activity in our everyday lives, making the active choice the easy choice. 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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Jamie Blackshaw, National lead for physical activity and healthy weight at the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities State of the nation: physical activity levels and benefits A system approach to physical activity Update on OHID and Sport England's 'Moving Healthcare Professionals Programme, with a focus on Activating NHS Systems Improving Health and Increasing Activity Conference 2022 The Royal Society of Medicine, London Find out more
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Activity Alliance lead the way in gathering insight on disables people in sport and activity. This page contains relevantresearch, including all studies commissioned, published and released by Activity Alliance or in partnership. Find out more
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Fall-proof can improve your strength and balance, help to maintain your independence and keep you out and about doing the everyday things you love to do. In this plan, there is a booklet to guide you, exercise videos you can follow and Move to Improve cards to prompt you to work on your strength and balance. Find out more
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In the Surgery Toolkit you'll find tailor-made, follow-along exercise routines for hip, shoulder and knee replacement, as well as full body workouts to help you maintain overall fitness. You can also explore personal stories and advice from those living with arthritis who have been through joint replacement surgery, and tips on keeping active from a physiotherapist. Find out more
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We all know that being as active as possible benefits our health. Have you noticed you have less energy when you been less active? Our body needs regular movement to stay well and many people associate less energy with ageing rather than ‘deconditioning‘. Find out more
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It’s been tough living through the pandemic. You may have noticed that your energy levels and stamina are lower, that some everyday tasks feel a bit harder, or that moving around takes more effort and you need longer to recover afterwards Find out more
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National charity Tommy's present a range of resources and top-tips to support women to be more active during pregnancy. Find out more
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We offer a wide range of indoor, outdoor and online exercise classes for pregnant women and mums. Our fun and friendly classes are suitable for all stages of pregnancy, all mums and all fitness levels; whether you are new to exercise or someone who loves being active, we have a class for you! Find out more
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Made possible with funding from Sport England and The National Lottery, the Active Pregnancy Foundation has launched a series of user-friendly guides to help women navigate their active pregnancy journeys Find out more
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BBS's audio-led sessions, developed in collaboration with inclusive providers, have helped blind and partially sighted people keep active from their homes during the pandemic and have continued to be enjoyed by people around the world. Find out more
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Through insight, we know that many disabled people would like to be more active. There are many ways to enjoy an active lifestyle - including sports for people with specific impairments, and inclusive sessions where disabled and non-disabled people can take part together. Find out more
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WHO highlights high cost of physical inactivity in first-ever global report Find out more
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Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or an occasional gym-goer, it is important to understand how alcohol can impact your physical performance. 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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We’ve developed ten new stretching ‘follow along’ videos specifically to help people with arthritis to maintain flexibility and to help relieve stiffness. The fifteen minutes ‘follow along’ format means that the videos can be easily incorporated into your daily routine. All of the exercises are designed to be done at home with some of the fun movements making use of everyday household objects. Find out more
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Whatever your age or ability, physical activity can help improve your general wellbeing. From protecting your heart to a better nights’ sleep, download our leaflet and we’ll show you how to get moving. Find out more
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An advocacy brief calling for stronger multi-sectoral action to promote and enable more physical activity through provision of support environments, accessible programmes and sustained communication campaigns in all communities. It provides global guidance on priority actions and is suitable for use by advocates, government and non-government organisations. Find out more
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Being active can help reduce the risk of cancer. And the more active you are, the better. Find out what counts as physical activity and ways you can be active in your everyday life. Find out more
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Physical activity is proven to benefit physical and mental wellbeing, and can prevent the development of further illnesses and reduce the mortality gap. Socially and culturally, it helps bring people together for a shared purpose. In this section, find out about the campaigns we support to encourage people to get active and stay active and how being physically active can play a key role in our mental wellbeing. Find out more
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We know physical activity can be an amazing way to support mental health. However, it isn’t helpful for everyone all the time. It’s important to recognise that some people can develop an unhealthy relationship with physical activity. Anyone can develop an unhealthy relationship with exercise. But this may be more likely if you have certain types of mental health problems. Find out more
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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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Low level physical activity are a major public health challenge, contributing to the national burden of non-communicable disease and demand on health and social care services. Addressing the lack of physical activity in the population is a complex issue, a classic 'wicked problem' that requires a whole system approach. Find out more
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The Healthy Hearts Programme is designed to improve cardiovascular health, build strength and promote overall wellbeing is now available as part of the PureGym app. Free to access for both members and non-members, the eight-week progressive programme supports users who want to pursue a heart healthy lifestyle. It guides users through exercises, recipes and resources created by PureGym’s health and fitness professionals and our cardiac specialists. Find out more
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Couch to 5k is a running programme for absolute beginners, that has now helped more than 4 million people start running. The Active 10 app records every minute of walking you do (anonymously). Just pop your phone in your pocket and away you go! Find out more
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This Chair-Based Exercise Programme has been designed for everyone whose daily routine, health and wellbeing have been affected or disrupted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Regular exercise will help you develop and maintain your fitness, strength, mobility and balance while living in isolation or lockdown. These exercises can be performed anywhere. All you need is a chair. The programme is safe, easy to follow and takes only 10 minutes to complete. You can do the exercises at any time, and repeat them during the day. Anytime, anywhere, anyone, join the movement to move because movement is medicine. Find out more
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NHS Fitness Studio: This pilates-inspired workout is suitable for people who have difficulty getting down on the floor and prefer the support of a chair. Find out more
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10 Today is an exercise programme from Sport England and Demos designed for older people to protect against poor health and improve mental health and maintain independence. Find out more
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A series of short physical activity videos, to help you get active in the way that works for you, from the charities behind We Are Undefeatable. Find out more
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Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical community action on poverty and the environment across the UK. We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. 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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This is a collective space for you and your friends to discover your journey to getting active, together. Shaped by girls like you, our website has heaps of free and exciting content to explore what works for you. Whatever your journey, Big Sister will be with you every step of the way. Find out more
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This report present the finding of a study, conducted at the University of Derby, which aimed to further understand levels of inequalities in physical activity across and within protected characteristics groups. It is hoped that this information will be useful for commissioners, from a variety of sectors, to proactively work towards equal opportunities for all individuals in health and wellbeing. Find out more
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Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered is a FREE physical activity and education programme for young girls (5-11) and their fathers/father-figures who want to be more active together. Find out more
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We're a community of people who get fit by doing good. We run, walk, and cycle to help local community organisations and isolated older people by doing practical tasks. Find out more
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A recent collaboration between the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), BASES and the Active Pregnancy Foundation has led to the creation of a UK version of CSEP's Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy. Find out more
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Get active from the comfort of your own home with Couch to Fitness by Our Parks. Bit by bit you’ll feel fitter, when you stick to our free fitness programme. It’s amazing what a difference it can make! Find out more
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classfinder.org.uk has over 40,000 classes (and counting) with easy to use filters you can use to tailor your results to the style and ability you require. So whether you are looking for yoga, Pilates, Zumba, HIIT, or more, find a local or virtual fitness class with classfinder.org.uk. Find out more
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RunTogether provides fun, friendly, supportive and inclusive running opportunities for everyone. Try one of our group runs. #BetterTogether #RunTogether Find out more
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Insight and learning from Sport England from Active Ageing funded projects, to support older adults to increase their physical activity levels. Find out more
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Rediscover the simple pleasure of cycling. It's your time to ride. Find out more
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parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world. Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14. parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Find out more
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It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural mood-booster! And the great news is we don’t need to walk far or fast to feel its effects on our health and wellbeing. Simply getting out is a tonic for our minds and bodies, and it can be sociable too. Almost all of us can manage a stroll, and Ramblers Wellbeing Walks make it easier to start walking and stay active. And you’ll certainly never be short of good company. Find out more
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This booklet has been developed to support older people and those who are shielded to be active and healthy at home. Find out more
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Do the physical and mental symptoms of your health condition vary from day to day? Does the unpredictability of how you feel make it difficult to stay motivated? Gradually getting stronger can help you feel more in control and reach your goals. Follow our physio-approved, reliable advice to get started. Find out more
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Get the kids moving with these fun games inspired by some of their favourite Disney characters. These boredom-busting activities will help them reach the 60 active minutes they need every day! 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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No one gets to choose how you exercise other than you. Your body, your call. And whatever that looks like, we think it’s worth celebrating. This Girl Can, funded by The National Lottery, believes that there’s no “right” way to get active. However you jiggle, kick, lift, stretch, or sprint, it’s time to get moving how you damn please. Find out more
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Every move enables more. Find out how to get active whilst living with a health condition today. Being Undefeatable is understanding that how you feel can change from day-to-day, that everybody’s situation is unique, and that moving more when you can is just as important as accepting when you can’t. We believe that every achievement, no matter how small it might seem to someone else, is worth celebrating. Find out more
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Join the national network of practices making positive changes in their surgeries or network to boost staff and patient wellbeing. Includes information about the Active Practice Charter, parkrun practice and other physical activity resources. Find out more
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This edition of Health Matters focuses on the benefits of physical activity for the prevention and management of long-term conditions in adults. Find out more
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The ultimate resource to help healthcare professionals integrate physical activity conversations into routine clinical care. Find out more
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All NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) products on physical activity. Includes any guidance and quality standards. Find out more
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The Institute of Sport, Excersise and Health's (ISEH) Dr Snehal Pinto Pereira, Associate Professor in Population Health and applied Statistics and Dr Rachael Frost, Senior Research Fellow from UCL have developed a helpful video go-to guide to raise awareness of the importance of participating in activities that build muscle strength- which is vital for all of us, and especially important as we get older. Find out more
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A report from the chief medical officers in the UK on the amount of amounts and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health. Find out more
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The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time. Find out more
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Physical activity benefits outweigh risks of people with long term health conditions a new consensus statement from health experts as determined that physical activity is safe even for people living with symptoms of multiple conditions Find out more
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Sustrans have launched A breakthrough tool that uniquely analyses localised data and public behaviours and attitudes towards walking and cycling the Sustrans walking and cycling index data tool will provide expert insight to policymakers in local and national government campaigners researchers and the general public. Find out more
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This is the digital platform for government health improvement campaigns and resources, for you to use in your work to improve health outcomes in your area. You’ll find print resources, such as posters and leaflets, plus a variety of digital and social media assets and content. All are free to download or order. All our resources are part of the many different campaigns we, or our partners, have created, ranging from healthy eating to improving access to NHS services. Find out more
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Our active lives surveys measure the activity levels of people across England there are two surveys active lives adults which is published twice a year and active lives children and young people which is published annually both give a unique and comprehensive view of how people are getting active. 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
