Communities can come in all shapes and sizes and mean different things to different people, for example it could be a neighbourhood, a workplace or a group of people.
There are many groups, organisations and individuals that work in and support communities – these can play an important part in getting people and leading a healthier lifestyle.
This section will support the professional sector, groups, workplaces, care settings and individuals to creative active and healthy communities.
'Let's Get Moving' aims to motivate you, me and every resident across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland to move more. Through use of the 'Let's Get Moving' Strapline and assets with the Supporter's Hub, we want to bring together those partners who want to support our residents to move more.
The Chief Medical Officer's Physical Activity Guidelines reinforce the importance of physical activity and we have produced localised leaflets of the Chief Medical Officer's Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits at different life stages.
The Get Active Search Engine and Club/Organisation/Venue Directory helps local residents find a range of physical activity, sport and wellbeing opportunities across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, including clubs/groups, parks/open spaces and activity sessions near them. Ensure you are promoting your organisation and opportunities by visiting our 'Promote your Club/Organisation/Venue page'.
We have a role to support local healthcare professionals to learn more about how physical activity can make a difference, improve people's lives and our Active Medicine and Active Practices sections support this.
Residents can also receive personalised support from their Local Physical Activity Services to help them move more.
Let's Get Moving Supporter's Hub
Through use of the 'Let's Get Moving' strapline and assets, we want to bring together those partners who want to support local residents to move more.
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Our dedicated public facing website section which aims to help the people of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland get moving a little more, in their own way.
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Helping residents of Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland find local parks/open spaces, clubs, community groups and activity sessions all in one place.
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Our Club/Organisation/Venue Directory (part of the Get Active Search Engine) enables residents to find local parks/open spaces, clubs, groups and venues.
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We have produced localised leaflets of the Chief Medical Officer's Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits at different life stages.
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Supporting local healthcare professionals to learn more about how physical activity can make a difference and improve people's lives. Also find out more about the free Active Practice Charter.
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Every move enables better strength, stamina, skill and suppleness.
Supporting people with a long term health condition to be active
For Healthcare professionals wishing to support their patients to be active
Search by age for hints and tips on how to be active and move more.
Active Pregnancy (Professionals)
Resources to help clinical and community based professionals understand the recommended guidelines for physical activity and movement.
Information for Childcare Professionals
Our Active Tots Professional section provides information on; local events/courses, our Conference, Healthy Tots accreditation, and resources on physical activity.
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We work to support partners across Leicestershire Leicester and Rutland in developing increasingly active places for the benefit of our communities.
Your local Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team
Delivering programmes locally to support more people to be active.
Does your organisation support people with long term health conditions? We Are Undefeatable has some great resources and information that you can share with your participants.
There are many opportunities for sport & physical activity clubs/organisations to also contribute to overall health improvements of it's members - sharing key physical health and mental health messages.
A-Z of Sport & Physical Activity
Find out all you need to know about a particular activity/sport, including the ways to get involved, local news, events/courses and further information.
Receive a tailored walking plan to help you increase your daily steps at a pace that works for you. For anyone 18+ wanting to become more active or living with a long-term health condition such as diabetes or obesity. *For FREE access use code: Let’s Get Moving*
Personalised Support from Local Physical Activity Services
Local physical activity services can be contacted throughout Leicestershire and Rutland providing personalised support to help their residents move more.
Attached below are web and print-ready versions of the A6 Tear-Off Pads which can be used to signpost people to their local physical activity service and complete the relevant Contact Form.
A6 Tear-Off Pads - Web Versions (WinZip Folder)
A6 Tear Off Pads Web Versions
A6 Tear-Off Pads - Print Versions (WinZip Folder)
A6 Tear Off Pad Print Versions
For more information on how you can help local communities to be active, please contact:
Jo Spokes
Strategic Lead
Active Together
I am working flexibly in the office or at home, therefore please contact me via email or phone number provided.
My areas of responsibility are:
- Physical Activity & Wellbeing Development Lead
- Strategic Management & Business Planning
- Key Stakeholder Liaison
- Place based support for Blaby/Oadby & Wigston, Harborough, Leicestershire & Rutland
- Supporting people with long term health conditions
- Telephone
- 01509 467493
- Mobile
- 07795 603336
- j.spokes@active-together.org
