This report presents the findings of a study, conducted at the University of Derby, which aimed to further understand levels of inequalities in physical activity across and within protected characteristic 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.

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 change? This new resource, ‘Putting It into Practice’ brings to life some of the approaches, models and tools.

Low levels of 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 systems approach.

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

An advocacy brief calling for stronger multisectoral action to promote and enable more physical activity through provision of supportive 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.

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.

WHO highlights high cost of physical inactivity in first-ever global report