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The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m to support
vulnerable children and their families in England.
news •
11 Nov 2020
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in order to
increase
its impact across the full breadth of societal issues facing the UK today.
news •
07 Feb 2020
This year's ukactive National Summit will discuss plans to shape the future of public health,
the workplace and the high street.
news •
05 Aug 2019
Enjoyment is the single biggest factor in motivating children to be active – while "physically literate"
children do twice as much activity.
news •
25 Mar 2019
The sector should focus on young people, older people and workplace health for the biggest impact on our community, says Steven Ward
HCM issue 3 2019
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate.
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19 Feb 2019
Health secretary Matt Hancock has
announced the government is changing
its focus from cure to prevention. Is his
plan deliverable? We ask the experts
HCM issue 1 2019
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
an "urgent wake-up call" and a "national disgrace".
news •
06 Dec 2018
Children in developed countries are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development
– according to a report by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA).
news •
28 Nov 2018
More than £346m in "wasted" childcare funding should be used to get children more active and fight
the growing epidemic of health issues among the young.
news •
19 Sep 2018
Jack Shakespeare, head of ukactive Kids, argues for a collective approach to beating childhood inactivity – a trend that has consequences just as serious as childhood obesity
HCM issue 6 2018
A major new consultation aiming to shape the future of children’s physical activity across
the UK has been launched by not-for-profit health body ukactive.
news •
16 Mar 2018
A consultation, launched earlier today by not-for-profit health body ukactive, will look to shape
future policy for children’s sport and physical activity in the UK.
news •
20 Feb 2018
Huw Edwards looks at the opportunities for our sector as Brexit negotiations begin
HCM issue 7 2017
Today’s kids are the fattest, least active generation ever. How can we intervene?
HCM issue 4 2017
The ukactive Kids board has produced a new long-term strategy to tackle youth inactivity
– a growing issue described as ‘a ticking time-bomb for the NHS.’
news •
15 Jul 2016
Structured fitness programmes have the potential to help children become more physically
active, stronger and more agile than conventional PE lessons, according to the results of a
new pilot study.
news •
08 Apr 2016
ukactive has called for a major rethink of how children are engaged with physical activity,
after new research found almost nine in ten UK parents feel tablets and smartphones are
adding to Britain’s youth inactivity crisis.
news •
24 Mar 2016
Xercise4Less has today (8 March) kicked off an innovative new programme offering free
exercise classes to children across the UK in a bid to tackle the growing epidemic of youth
inactivity.
news •
08 Mar 2016
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
and believes he has the perfect solution in the form of his BounceKids programme.
news •
05 Feb 2016
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for
children, rather than obstruct them, according to ukactive executive director Steven Ward.
news •
21 Jan 2016
Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on Public Health England (PHE) to bring added substance
to its exercise initiatives by making physical activity one of its main priorities for the
upcoming year.
news •
21 Oct 2015
Nuffield Health and think tank 2020health has started work with Wood Green School in
Witney on a new pilot which hopes to change the way schools approach health and
wellbeing.
news •
09 Sep 2015
Is fitness testing in UK primary schools the answer to the ticking timebomb of childhood inactivity and soaring obesity rates?
HCM issue 9 2015
ukactive’s latest report investigates best practice in the area of community wellbeing cross-sector partnerships. Executive director Steven Ward explains more
HCM issue 10 2015
For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment
HCM issue 9 2015
Steven Ward and Tanni Grey-Thomspon, executive director and chair of ukactive, are challenging the activity sector to strive for greater things. Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 9 2015
ukactive has announced that it will spearhead the UK arm of a Europe-wide initiative to
help young children lead healthier lifestyles.
news •
05 Aug 2015
As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a range
of social benefits including increased confidence and peer acceptance, according to a new
evidence review published today (2 July).
news •
02 Jul 2015
Virgin Active is teaming up with the University of Bedfordshire and primary school
teachers across the country to explore pioneering teaching methods and new approaches
to getting children active.
news •
30 Jun 2015
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
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