The Active Together Partnership are supporting the health system to integrate physical activity into prevention and treatment pathways. Physical activity is an essential tool in supporting people to live healthier, happier lives. Working across the life course the Active Together Partnership will deliver targeted physical activity interventions and self-directed opportunities alongside advocacy within the health system to improve people's physical and mental wellbeing.
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Sign up to the free Active Practice Charter and join the national network of practices making positive changes in their surgeries to boost staff and patient wellbeing. Find out more and how to get started.
Guidance and learning
Active Medicine Prospectus (PDF, 185 Kb)This document has been created to show how physical activity can be embedded into the health system to support both prevention and treatment. The document outlines what how physical activity can contribute to health outcomes and health policies and provides information on the support available le to do so.
Physical Activity – All Staff Training Video
This New Training Video ‘Supporting Our Community to be Active,’ contains bite-size learning, with stats & engaging stories. It's designed with non-clinical staff in mind so everyone can feel confident and informed to engage with our local community - making it ideal for all partner organisations.
elfh - eLearning for healthcare
eLearning to support health care proffesionals to champion the benefits of physical activity with their patients and help prevent and/or manage a range of common physical and mental health conditions. Register today.
Aquatic Activity and Swimming for Health programme
This session outlines a clear learning path for healthcare professionals, social prescribers and students about when to signpost, use and engage people in aquatic activity.
The ultimate resource to help healthcare professionals integrate physical activity conversations into routine clinical care.
Physical Activity for the Prevention and Management of Long-Term Conditions
FREE, online training for all Healthcare Professionals
Advising residents to be active for their health
I've been advised to be active for my health
Here you will find a range of information to support residents in getting active for health reasons.
Receive personalised support to move more
Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team who can provide advice and opportunities to support you to become more active.
We know that regular physical activity is one of the most important things a woman can do to stay healthy across her life. From periods and starting a family, to pelvic health and menopause, LLR Girls Can champions women's health.
A 24-week free postural stability exercise programme tailored to those who have previously fallen or worry about falling, designed to help improve balance and stability. Find out more about the programme and who is eligible.
The go to place in Leicestershire for anything relating to pregnancy and post-baby physical activity. Empowering pre and post natal women to be active. Share the message and join the club today!
Localised leaflets of the Chief Medical Officer's Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits at different life stages.
A major campaign that supports the 15 million people who live with one or more long-term health conditions in England to move more, their way.
Physical activity and long term conditions resource packs
The packs highlight four things we can all do to make a difference along with useful information about physical inactivity and long term health conditions, and some tools and ideas on how to make changes in practice.
Physical Activity for the Prevention and Management of Long-Term Conditions training session
This FREE, peer-to-peer online training is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to come together and hear from expert physical activity clinical champions, who will support professionals to improve patient care and outcomes through discussing physical activity with their patients.
1,000 GPs found:
• Less than half (44%) of GPs are confident speaking about physical activity with patients
• Over half (55%) of GPs had had no specific training on physical activity in patient care
• 4 in 5 (80%) of GPs not familiar with the UK Chief Medical Officers' guidelines
Benefits of training
The training will provide confidence to discuss matters of physical activity with patients, as well as providing the opportunity to:
• Access evidence-based resources proven to increase knowledge and confidence, and support clinical practice in line with guidance (e.g. NICE)
• Improve management and care of patients with 30+ long-term conditions (e.g. CVD, type 2 diabetes, depression, MSK issues, some cancers).
• Help reduce service demand and costs i.e. the ~£0.9bn annual cost to the NHS associated with insufficient physical activity.
• 84% agreed the training was useful in their work
• 91% would recommend the training to their colleagues
• 40% of HCPs were having more conversations with their patients about physical activity post-training
How can I book a group training session?
Do you have at least 12 HCPs who can access the training?
Will participants be able to attend for at least 1 hour (sessions can be extended but not reduced)
We can arrange a bespoke session for our organisation. at a date and time to suit local needs e.g., Vocational Training Schemes, Protected Learning Time, lunchtime learning, etc.
For more information please contact:
Georgia James
Development Officer
Active Together
I am working flexibly in the office or at home, therefore please contact me via email or phone number provided.
My areas of responsibility are:
- Active Medicine
- Physical Activity and Health Projects
- Place based support for Harborough
- Supporting people with long term health conditions
When I'm not working – When I'm not working you can find me at the CrossFit box, socialising with friends and family or planning my next holiday in the sun.
Favourite Quote/Motto – "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of different you want to make"- Jane Goodall
Advocates message - Physical activity doesn't have to be running a marathon or going to the gym, find a physical activity or sport that you enjoy! Make it become part of your routine and adapt it into your lifestyle. In my current role I am inspiring health professionals across LLR to become advocates of physical activity. We are championing the statement "the benefits of physical activity far outweigh any risks. Physical activity is safe, even for people living with symptoms of multiple long-term conditions."
- Telephone
- 01509 467487
- g.james@active-together.org
