Welcome to the Research and Evidence Portal. Here you will find a catalogue of relevant national and local physical activity and sport literature made up of reports and case studies that allows users to search by key themes, location, date and age. You can also find a number of practical toolkits and guidance documents to support the marketing and promotion of your programmes and campaigns.

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Returning to the workplace – the motivations and barriers for people aged 50 years and over, Great Britain: August 2022

Dec 2022

Office For National Statistics

The characteristics and motivations associated with adults aged 50 years and over considering returning to the labour market after leaving their previous job since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Experimental statistics.

The health of people from ethnic minority groups in England

May 2023

This long read examines ethnic differences in health outcomes, highlighting the variation across ethnic groups and health conditions, and considers what’s needed to reduce health inequalities.

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - Supporting Local Communities

Jun 2023

Waterfront Sports and Education Academy were commissioned to undertake a consultation exercise with ethnically diverse communities living in Leicester.

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - Developing Access to Career Pathways

Jun 2023

A local Skills Advisory Board for the sport and physical activity sector has been established, to bring together a range of local employers, skills leads, FE colleges, the LLEP and the East Midlands Chamber.

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - We Are Undefeatable Launch Event

Jun 2023

Active Together proudly support the We Are Undefeatable campaign, working closely with national and local partners to enable Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland residents living with a health condition to move more, their way.

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - Moving Medicine

Jun 2023

Evidence shows that one in four people would be more active if advised by a GP or nurse, yet nearly three quarters of GPs do not speak about the benefits of physical activity to their patients because of either a lack of knowledge, skills or confidence.

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - Holidays Together

Jun 2023

Active Together, working with Leicestershire County Council, coordinate the Department for Education funded Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF), known across Leicestershire as ‘Holidays Together’.

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - Set, Pedal - Go!

Jun 2023

After receiving funding from the Bikeability Trust’s Widening Participation Fund, Active Together developed a learn to cycle programme branded Set, Pedal - Go!

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - Active Rutland

Jun 2023

Uppingham Parkplay started in July 2022, targeting least active families from the surrounding villages. The base, Uppingham CofE Primary School, sits within an area of high deprivation where many housing association properties do not have any outdoor space and rely on public spaces.

Active Together Annual Review 2022/23 Case Study - Active Oadby & Wigston

Jun 2023

In August 2022, Bushloe Surgery in Wigston became the fifth surgery to achieve the Active Practice Charter in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.