15th September 2021
Million pound investment to make cycling more accessible for all
An electric bike pilot scheme that has received more than £1 million of funding from the…
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16th August 2021
Understanding the impact of sleep on health and wellbeing
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), in partnership with Beingwell, has launched a new online…
10th August 2021
Widespread support for safety measures at indoor facilities as users…
The number of people using indoor sports facilities has gone up since all restrictions were lifted…
3rd August 2021
Everybody active, every day: five years on
This document provides a summary of a five year review to the national physical activity framework,…
27th July 2021
Calorie labelling regulations passed
On Thursday 22nd July, the Government passed legislation to make calorie labelling compulsory. This applies to…
20th July 2021
Transport decarbonisation plan
This plan sets out the government’s commitments and the actions needed to decarbonise the entire transport…
13th July 2021
The necessity of urban green space for children’s optimal development
Green spaces can significantly benefit children’s physical, mental and social development - from infancy into adulthood.…
6th July 2021
ukactive report sets out key role sector can play in…
Older adults have revealed what they want from the fitness and leisure sector to encourage greater…
5th July 2021
New survey reveals the need for long-term focus on mental…
Nearly two in three people (63%) with existing mental health problems say their mental health and…
22nd June 2021
Fathers’ wellbeing highlighted as part of new interactive resources to…
The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), in partnership with Dr Ranjana Das and Dr Paul Hodkinson…