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Professor Chris Whitty writes for The i paper on the update to the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals embed physical activity into daily life.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.
A professional resource for local authorities and healthcare professionals on physical activity for the prevention and management of long-term conditions.
Screening tool used in routine general practice to provide a simple physical activity index.
Report and learning from the evidence base and local practice of physical activity promotion in the NHS.
Updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health.
Check the tariff classification for articles and equipment for general physical exercise and other sports or outdoor games.
Evidence-based guidance for addressing inequalities in physical activity locally.
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