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Organisers of Elevate, Elite Sport and COPA are delighted to announce Metro Blind Sport as its
Charity of the Year partner for the 2019 trade show, held at ExCeL London on 8-9 May.
product innovation •
17 Apr 2019
Vince Mayne from BUCS reports on the importance of
Higher Education influencing students to get active and
boost their mental wellbeing and perceptions of attainment
HCM Handbook 2019
According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing
is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris
Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings
HCM Handbook 2019
Leisure-net’s annual Health and fitness Omnibus Survey is in its 15th year. We find out what’s changed since 2002
HCM issue 3 2019
Sir Muir Gray calls for an ‘active therapy
revolution’ in public health
HCM issue 2 2019
British Blind Sport, UK Deaf Sport and national disability charity Sense have launched a joint venture
called Sensory Alliance, designed to break down barriers to sport and physical activity for people
living with sensory impairments or complex disabilities.
news •
08 Feb 2019
Mencap has revealed plans to establish 27 activity hubs across England in order to get people with
learning disabilities more physically active.
news •
29 Jan 2019
A new campaign looks to get more disabled people physically active by making sport and fitness
activities more accessible.
news •
09 Nov 2018
Health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed a new preventative vision for the NHS, which includes a
call for people to "take more responsibility for their own health".
news •
05 Nov 2018
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life of inactivity
because they are worried about losing life-changing benefit payments.
news •
08 Oct 2018
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as
lively to
avoid chronic disease.
news •
26 Jul 2018
GPs and health professionals are being urged to refer older and inactive patients for golf
lessons,
after a new report showed that golf builds muscle strength and "improves life satisfaction".
news •
19 Jul 2018
Places for People Leisure (PfP) is using Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS)
alongside clever tactics to increase participation in deprived areas across its Rotherham contract
product innovation •
10 Jul 2018
Winners of the inaugural ukactive Awards were revealed at a gala dinner in Manchester last night
(21 June), as part of the three-day Active Uprising event.
news •
22 Jun 2018
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
been divided into three groups – business excellence, specialist impact and individual achievement –
and in total winners will be announced in 11 categories. Replacing the Flame Awards, this year's
edition will feature an expanded Leisure Centre Operator of the Year award, which covers any club or
centre – from independents, studios and boutiques to budget gyms, local authority centres and clubs
that are part of a nationwide chain.
news •
03 May 2018
Mike Hill and Professor Simon Shibli summarise the
importance of National Benchmarking Service data in
enabling clients to set realistic priorities and objectives
HCM Handbook 2018
Management company Parkwood Leisure has named Andy Farr as its new business
development director.
news •
06 Mar 2018
Organisations have pledged to back a programme aimed at encouraging more people with
disabilities to take part in sport and physical activity.
news •
25 Jan 2018
Sports coaches and occupational therapists have teamed up for a new programme
designed to engage people with learning disabilities.
news •
06 Dec 2017
A research project by spinal injury charity Aspire and the University of Birmingham will
help establish best practice for training and employing disabled people in the fitness
industry.
news •
11 Nov 2017
Leisure operators have joined a new scheme to give disabled people and those with long-
term health conditions better access to physical activity opportunities.
news •
09 Nov 2017
An £18m (US$23.5m, €20.7m) neighbourhood hub with a state-of-the-art leisure centre is
being developed with a focus on being dementia-friendly.
news •
05 Nov 2017
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair, replacing Dugald
Mackie after four-and-half years in the role.
news •
30 Oct 2017
Primary schools across the country will see PE and sport funding doubled this month in a
bid to change the lives of a generation.
news •
18 Oct 2017
Sport England has injected £5m of National Lottery funding into 49 colleges to help get students
active.
news •
23 Sep 2017
St George’s Park Westfield - the third hub of the FA Parklife Programme - will officially
open next week (Monday 18 September) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, boasting football
facilities and a two-floor fitness suite that has been kitted out by the Pulse Group.
news •
13 Sep 2017
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August)
following a £12m (US$15.5m, €13m) redevelopment, hailed as a “first of its kind” for its
commitment to inclusiveness.
news •
31 Aug 2017
The official reopening of the redeveloped Westway Sport & Fitness Centre in North Kensington has
been used to help those affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster.
news •
16 Aug 2017
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
HCM People
Cristiano Ronaldo
Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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