Physical activity and exercise : For Professionals
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Guidelines, health condition, easy read advice, activity pack
When working with residents, it might be helpful to be aware of resources available on the benefits of physical activity for different ages and specific conditions.
UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guideline
is where you can find the latest report on physical activity guidelines for:
- Children Under-5s
- Children and Young People (5 to 18 years)
- Adults (19 to 64 years)
- Adults with disabilities
- Pregnant women
- Older Adults (65 years and over)
You can read the full report: UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines
Or read the summary: Physical activity guidelines | NHS inform
Easy read resource
Moving Medicine website provides evidence based information as well as consultation guidance on exercise can be found here:
Evidence finder - Moving Medicine
Activity pack:
Get Yourself Active has created an activity pack that provides information and resources to help you support Disabled individuals in staying active. You can access or download the full activity pack here: Get Yourself Active activity pack.
