No images? Click here Your weekly physical activity bulletin09 November 2021 We are working towards improving the health and wellbeing of the nation through sport, exercise and physical activity. For more information on our work visit our website or follow us on Twitter @NCSEM_PAnews Physical activity benefits outweigh risks for people with long-term health conditionsA major review of scientific evidence and expert clinical consensus has found physical activity is safe – even for people living with long-term health conditions. The findings offer guidance for healthcare professionals that physical activity can be used to manage long-term health conditions and lead to more people being encouraged to become active. A quarter of the population in England live with long-term health conditions, and those in this category are twice as likely to be inactive, despite evidence that being active can help manage many conditions. Fears that physical activity may exacerbate symptoms, or the necessity of getting the doctor's clearance prior to increasing activity levels have been identified as barriers to increasing physical activity. The new consensus statement aims to dismantle these barriers by addressing safety considerations and bridging the gap between evidence, clinical and public health guidelines, and people’s experience. There are five impact statements that make up the consensus:
Physical activity data tool: statistical commentary, November 2021New active travel data has been added to the Physical Activity tool from mid-November 2019 to mid-November 2020. The Physical Activity tool brings together data on physical activity and on related risk factors and conditions such as obesity and diabetes for the whole of England. The tool presents data at local level to promote physical activity, develop understanding, and support service improvement. The following indicators have been updated and are available at local authority level, for England, the regions, and various inequality groups:
The statistics cover data collected between March and November 2020 when the pandemic is likely to have impacted walking and cycling. 1 in 3 Brits say they don’t have the support or tools to deal with the ‘ups and downs of life’Comprehensive research conducted by Co-op, in collaboration with Mind, SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Inspire – highlights the current mental wellbeing of the nation. Over a third of adults feel they don’t have the support network or tools to deal with the ‘ups and downs of life’ including stress, pressure, or difficult circumstances. The study also revealed the impact of the pandemic. A quarter of respondents felt more isolated from their communities and two-thirds of these felt it resulted in a decline in their mental wellbeing. The report acknowledges the vital role communities play in promoting good mental health and urges the UK to recognise the importance of community resilience in policy making. Creating a COP26 Legacy with the launch of additional funding for active and sustainable travel.Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Minister for Active Travel, has launched the new Smarter Choices Smarter Places COP26 Legacy Fund which aims to encourage sustainable and active travel choices for everyday journeys. Grants are available for projects that encourage walking and cycling. It will also fund climate change awareness events and projects which persuade commuters to use public transport for longer journeys. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive it either via the SSEHS Active website or the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands) website. Read our privacy policy. |