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Financial support available for local organisations to improve their Marketing needs
Posted: Fri, 8 Dec 2023 11:00
Active Together is seeking to identify local groups and organisations who are supporting local residents improve their health and wellbeing and who would benefit from a marketing grant to support their promotional activities, whilst promoting the physical activity strapline of 'Let's Get Moving'. Read More »
Source: Active Together
Process Changes to Physical Activity Referral in Leicestershire
Posted: Fri, 8 Dec 2023 09:52
From December 11th, 2023, healthcare professionals will no longer be asked to clinically refer most people who require support to become active. The changes seek to ease pressure on the system by reducing unnecessary clinical appointments and bureaucratic administrative processes. They also serve to empower people to become more accountable for the health and to widen the opportunities that people can access.
Where possible, healthcare professionals are being encouraged to send pre-set SMS's to anyone requiring support to become active. The SMS will direct people to a new contact form which on completion will be triaged by the local physical activity service to support access to suitable physical activity opportunities.
Leicestershire and Rutland healthcare settings will shortly receive a new batch of 'tear-off' leaflets which will be handed to people to complement the SMS or as an alternative way of signposting to the local physical activity service. Electronic versions of these leaflets can be requested by contacting the local physical activity service www.active-together.org/yourlocalteam or downloaded directly from the Active Together website www.active-together.org/helpingcommunities
This new process has evolved to support anyone wishing to move in a way that matters most to them, not just those living with long term health conditions. People will be offered a broader suite of physical activity opportunities including but not limited to guided walks, community classes, beginner sports sessions, and supported leisure centre schemes. Most of these services are not free.
Please note these changes only apply to people residing in Leicestershire. Equivalent services and processes that support Leicester City and Rutland residents remain the same.
For more information please contact Andrew Harris, Development Manager, Active Together a.harris@active-together.org 01509 467483
Source: Active Together
Children's activity levels hold firm but significant challenges remain
Posted: Thu, 7 Dec 2023 10:05
Sport England have published their latest Active Lives Children and Young People survey that covers the 2022-23 academic year. Read More »
Source: Active Together
Team Leicestershire: U16 Boys Table Tennis Finals
Posted: Thu, 7 Dec 2023 09:00
The Team Leicestershire Under 16 Boys Table Tennis County Finals were held at Knighton Park Table Tennis Centre in November. Read More »
Source: Active Together
Lionesses trailblazing success recognised with £30 million fund
Posted: Wed, 6 Dec 2023 10:30
New £30 million fund to deliver approximately 30 new facilities to support more women and girls into grassroots sport. Read More »
Source: Active Together
Active Together's Newsletters: Stay informed, stay inspired
Posted: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 09:00
Are you looking for a fun and inspiring way to stay active and healthy? Look no further than Active Together's newsletters! Read More »
Source: Active Together
The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust - Alan teaches lifesaving skills to more than 5,000 people
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:16
A charity volunteer, Alan Harrison-White has trained over 5,000 people in vital lifesaving skills over the past 10 years. Alan has been working with the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT) to increase awareness of sudden heart deaths and ensure that as many people as possible are trained in CPR and how to use a defibrillator. Read More »
Source: Active Together
Finding Your Voice in Physical Activity
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:38
On Saturday 25th November, our People Development Network in association with Active Together hosted our first collaborative event, 'Finding Your Voice' Read More »
Source: Active Together
Join our team! - Chairperson
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:53
We are looking to recruit a Chairperson to support the delivery of our leadership plans. Read More »
Source: Active Together
Let's Get Moving Champions unite for an inspirational afternoon at Beaumanor Hall
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00
In a celebration of camaraderie and wellness, the Let's Get Moving Champions gathered at Beaumanor Hall on Saturday, November 18th, for an unforgettable afternoon filled with connection, activities, and shared stories. Read More »
Source: Active Together