Physical inactivity poses a serious and growing danger to our society. It damages our health, economy and environment, and limits the educational attainment and futures of our children
A quarter of all adults in England fail to do enough physical activity to benefit their health, whilst 12.5 million people do not raise their heart level for more than half an hour per week
17% of premature deaths in the UK every year are caused by inactivity, costing £7.4 billion annually. Levels of inactivity are placing an unsustainable burden on already strained resources
In Suffolk, a unique partnership of local authorities, public sector bodies, the voluntary sector and private companies has been established to begin to turn the tide of inactivity.
This partnership is branded Most Active County.
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Little feet take big strides in Suffolk
Nursery children across Suffolk are taking big strides to be more active after more than 30 pre-school settings embarked on a Little Feet Walking Challenge.Little Feet is an initiative developed by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, that helps...
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Festival of Learning to include focus on the benefits of getting children active
The International Festival of Learning East (IFL), taking place at West Suffolk College on Friday 28th June, is to include a focus on the benefits of schools adopting a strategy to promote physical activity.The Festival features 80 top speakers and sessions, providing...
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Elmer’s new Learning Herd Guide unveiled at the Suffolk Show
The Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk campaign, in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice, kicked off its countdown to the trail at the Suffolk Show this week with all 84 young Elmer sculptures displayed together under one roof.As part of this big reveal, the team were also pleased to...
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