Physical Activity Network

The core commitment, “We will encourage and assist people to become more physically active”, provides a framework for the work of the network.

The network is chaired by Fred Turok, Chair of ukactive. Jane Ellison MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health provides Ministerial support.

The network is comprised of:
– a board which sets the strategic direction for the network, oversees the work programme and champions the network across business communities;
– the physical activity partners forum which brings together all physical activity partners three to four times a year to agree pledges, share good practice and develop partnerships to support delivery of the collective pledges; and
– taskforces as required to lead on specific actions, whose members are drawn from our physical activity partners.

See papers from the Partner Forum

Please go to the ‘Pledges’ tab for a list of the partners signed up to the physical activity pledges

See here for more information about the “Inspired by 2012” brand for Physical Activity network partners

Updates on the work of the network will be published on this website. Interested in becoming more involved in our work? Contact:

physicalactivitynetwork@dh.gsi.gov.uk

Physical Activity Pledges Toolkit

The Physical Activity Network has developed a quick guide to the physical activity pledges which we hope will help your organisation decide which of the pledges are most appropriate for you to sign up to.  The toolkit also provides examples … Read more → – Physical Activity Pledges Toolkit

Published: March 25, 2015

Physical Activity Network Partners Forum 9th March 2015

We were delighted to welcome many of you to the recent Physical Activity Network Partners’ Forum on 9th March. We are very grateful to all those who contributed to the programme. Please find below the links to presentations made on … Read more → – Physical Activity Network Partners Forum 9th March 2015

Published: March 24, 2015

Fred Turok New Year message

Fred Turok

First of all I would like to wish you a very happy New Year and hope that you had a nice break over the festive period. Even with the weather being as cold as it was at times, I hope … Read more → – Fred Turok New Year message

Published: January 27, 2015

The Ramblers outreach projects help target inactive groups

This case study outlines what action The Ramblers have taken to deliver on their commitment to P5. Physical Activity Inclusion: We will tackle the barriers to participation in physical activity faced by some of the most inactive groups in society. … Read more → – The Ramblers outreach projects help target inactive groups

Published: November 13, 2014

AstraZeneca aim to create a more energised workforce

This case study outlines what action Astrazeneca took to deliver on their commitment to pledge P4. Physical Activity in the Workplace. Promoting physical activity within the workplace environment •This pledge asks partners to create a work environment that supports and … Read more → – AstraZeneca aim to create a more energised workforce

Published: November 13, 2014

Gentoo help their employees to be more active

This case study outlines what action Gentoo have taken to deliver on their commitment to pledge P3. Active Travel. Promoting and supporting active forms of travel, such as walking and cycling. •This pledge asks business, voluntary, community and other organisations … Read more → – Gentoo help their employees to be more active

Published: November 7, 2014

The Infant & Toddler Forum helping families to be more active

This case study outlines what action The Infant & Toddler Forum have taken to deliver on their commitment to Pledge P2. Physical Activity Guidelines. The Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF) are committed to promoting physical activity in the early years … Read more → – The Infant & Toddler Forum helping families to be more active

Published: November 6, 2014

Medikidz use an innovative approach to explain the importance of being active

This case study outlines what action Medikidz have taken to deliver on their commitment to Pledge P2. Physical Activity Guidelines. This pledge asks organisations to support the promotion and dissemination of revised Chief Medical Officer guidelines on physical activity, published … Read more → – Medikidz use an innovative approach to explain the importance of being active

Published: November 5, 2014

Physical Activity Network Stocktake event

Members of the Responsibility Deal Physical Activity network met on 28th October. The purpose of the meeting was to enable members to explore the successes of the Network and the reasons for them, and how these might best be built … Read more → – Physical Activity Network Stocktake event

Published: November 4, 2014

Community Sports Trust CIC help to get more people physically active

This case study outlines what action Community Sports Trust CIC have taken to deliver on their commitment to pledge P1. Physical Activity: Community. Our staff work remotely so we’ve had to be creative about promoting physical activity within the workplace. … Read more → – Community Sports Trust CIC help to get more people physically active

Published: November 4, 2014