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Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals embed physical activity into daily life.
Evidence-based guidance for addressing inequalities in physical activity locally.
Guidance from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.
Report and learning from the evidence base and local practice of physical activity promotion in the NHS.
A professional resource for local authorities and healthcare professionals on physical activity for the prevention and management of long-term conditions.
An evidence-based approach for national and local action to address the physical inactivity epidemic.
NPL is the UK’s national metrology institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life. NPL is a public corporation of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.
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