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Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals embed physical activity into daily life.
A professional resource for local authorities and healthcare professionals on physical activity for the prevention and management of long-term conditions.
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.
Check the tariff classification for articles and equipment for general physical exercise and other sports or outdoor games.
A report that summarises evidence of what works in schools and colleges to promote levels of activity among children and young people.
Report and learning from the evidence base and local practice of physical activity promotion in the NHS.
Government response to the House of Commons Health Select Committee report on the impact of physical activity and diet on health.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
Guidance on using the tax system to offer gym memberships and sports facilities to staff.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children under 5 years of age.
Evidence-based guidance for addressing inequalities in physical activity locally.
Findings of a rapid evidence review into the health benefits and potential risks of physical activity for children and young people who have disabilities.
The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5 million adults and children get physically active by 2030, as part of a major national activity drive.
Screening tool used in routine general practice to provide a simple physical activity index.
Building a healthier nation by tackling high levels of inactivity, and making sure that the sport and physical activity sector thrives for future generations.
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