Physical Activity & Health

The Benefits of Physical Activity

The every life stage it is important that we build physical activity into our daily routines - the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) makes a number of recommendations for: 

• Early years 
• Children and young people 
• Adults
• Older adults.

See more about the Chief Medical Officers (CMO) guidelines.

The CMO recommendations have also been developed into easy to understand Infographics

NICE the National Institute for Healthcare Excellence has published a number of guidance on 'Physical Activity, some are NICE Guidance, some are Public Health guidance, and there are a number of 'Quality Standards' below is a brief list - to find all guidance please go to the NICE website https://www.nice.org.uk

• PH13 Guidance - Physical Activity in the Workplace 
• PH17 Guidance - Physical Activity for Children & Young People 
• PH41 Guidance - Walking & Cycling
• PH44 Guidance - Brief Advice for Adults in Primary Care 
• PH49 Guidance - Behaviour Change: Individual Approaches
• NG90 Guidance - Physical Activity & the Environment 

Nutritionist Resource is a site that aims to provide the UK with a huge nutrition support network, enabling those in need to find a nutritionist close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will provide those seeking support with all the information they need.

Physical Activity on Referral - Allerdale

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ARE YOU A HEALTHY WEIGHT? BMI Calculator

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GETTING STARTED GUIDES

National Child Measurement Programme

Finger tips (Health Indicators)

Physical Activity and Long Term Conditions Resource Pack (pdf, 4188KB)