Annual Disability and Activity Survey 2022-23 (Full Report)
- Date Published
- Jun 2023
- Publisher(s)
- Activity Alliance
- Document Type
- Report
- Themes
- COVID-19 Recovery, Economic Impact, Health & Wellbeing*, Physical Activity, Physical Inactivity, Under Represented Groups*
- Sub Themes
- Mental Health, Physical Health, Disability, Lower socio-economic groups, Specific Conditions
- Geographic Area
- National
- Lifestages
- Adults, Older Adults
This year's results show we are not seeing enough positive trends in disabled people's perceptions and experiences of being active. Greater effort is needed to tackle inequalities that affect disabled people, especially to reduce loneliness and the impact of the rising cost of living.
The survey was conducted by IFF Research. 998 disabled people and 976 non-disabled people aged 16+ took part. 28 disabled people also took part in a series of online workshops to discuss the findings and explore ideas for action. This survey complements Sport England's Active Lives Adult Survey. It provides greater detail on issues of importance to disabled people.
The report findings are split into seven themes. These were developed based on discussion with disabled people, and feedback from organisations that deliver and promote activity. Each theme outlines Activity Alliance's commitment and our ask to the sport and activity sector. The themes are:
- Participation and experience
- Physical health and healthcare professionals
- The rising cost-of-living
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Representation
- Co-production and influence
