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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Nuffield Health - Healthier Nation Index

Apr 2021

Nuffield Health

The Healthier Nation Index is based on a comprehensive annual survey of 8,000 Britons and offers one of the most detailed looks at all aspects of the nation’s physical and mental health.

Non-Binary People, Sport & Physical Activity

Jun 2021

Pride Sports

Pride Sports and the Proud Trust have produced guidance for non-binary inclusion in sport and physical activity.

Moving Medicine Consensus Statement- It’s safer for people with long-term conditions to be physically active

Nov 2021

Moving Medicine

It’s safer for people with long-term conditions to be physically active. Findings from the development of a consensus statement by Moving Medicine.

Moving For Mental Health

Jan 2022

Sport For Development Coalition, Mind, Edge Hill University, Loughborough University

How physical activity, sport and sport for development can transform lives after COVID-19.

LRS Annual Review 2020-21

Jun 2021

This review document highlights our key achievements over the past year through our strategic outcomes; Better Health, More People, Stronger Communities.

LRS Annual Review 2019-20

Jun 2020

This review document highlights our key achievements over the past year through our strategic outcomes; Better Health, More People, Stronger Communities.

LRS Annual Review 2018-19

Jun 2019

Active Together

The year of successes are detailed throughout our report. However, what is more difficult to see is the enormous amount of collaborative and partnership working that is required; a culture and spirit of working together

LLEP Economic Growth Strategy

Dec 2021

LLEP

This strategy sets out the broad ambitions for Leicester and Leicestershire that will inform future funding bids and resource prioritisation.

LLEP District Area Profile- Oadby and Wigston

Jun 2021

LLEP

The LLEP's annual economic profiles provide a brief overview of the economy of Leicester and Leicestershire, broken down by district.

LLEP District Area Profile- North West Leicestershire

Jun 2021

LLEP

The LLEP's annual economic profiles provide a brief overview of the economy of Leicester and Leicestershire, broken down by district.