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Posted: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:23
Move Together aims to tackle the fast-growing loneliness epidemic
It's 2023 and staggeringly, the loneliness epidemic is not getting any better, in fact it's getting much worse, with chronic loneliness having increased by a million since the pandemic hit, now at 3.3 million according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In this blog we explore the role Move Together plays in tackling loneliness. Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:34
Active Partnerships support local GP practices in gaining Active Practice Charter recognition
Being active has many physical and mental health benefits, including reducing the risk of many long-term conditions; helping manage existing conditions; ensuring good musculoskeletal health; developing and maintaining physical and mental function and independence; supporting social inclusion; helping maintain a healthy weight; and reducing inequalities for people with long-term conditions.1 Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:30
Low Vision Awareness Month
Last week, the Active Oxfordshire team took part in a Visual Awareness training session, which was delivered by one of our Active Ambassadors, Nathan, and Mark, who both work forMyVision Oxfordshire, the charity previously known as Oxford Association for the Blind. We found this important to note as the change is deliberate, they found that their previous name was in fact a barrier to their service. People with a visual impairment could find the term 'blind' as something they don't identify with and could just be reinforcing negative stereotypes. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:15
Active Oxfordshire enters into new three-year partnership with Radley College
We are delighted to be entering into a three-year partnership with Radley College, with the aim of helping hundreds of young people to learn to swim and be more active – at a time when a serious swimming crisis is unfolding across the county. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:40
Busting exam stress across Oxfordshire!
As part of Sport England's Uniting the Movement strategy, along with School Games Organisers, we are taking steps to review and adapt the traditional offers in sport and physical activity, to tackle the deep-rooted inequalities that exist.
Part of this movement is helping students that struggle with exam stress. We recently hosted a Key Stage 4 Stress Buster Day recently following a successful first event in March last year. 
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Posted: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:47
YouMove helps over 1000 families across Oxfordshire get active!
YouMove is making a huge difference to helping families enjoy being active together. Since launching in June 2022, 4,850 individuals are now taking part across the county. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:01
Oxfordshire on the Move: our journey to launch
As we gear up for the countywide launch of Oxfordshire on the Move on Wednesday 8th February, we're taking a moment to reflect on our journey so far, where we're going next and why working collectively is so important: Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:59
Fighting inactivity and tackling inequality in 2023: Active Oxfordshire
2022 was a busy year for us. We worked with more than 85 partners and reached over 6,000 people, helping them to improve their health, wellbeing and life chances through physical activity. There's a lot to look forward to in 2023 as we continue our quest to increase activity levels, challenge health inequalities and create a happier, healthier and more active Oxfordshire.
So, what's in store? In this blog, we're highlighting three areas that we really want you to know about! Read More »
Posted: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:08
Active Oxfordshire celebrates 12 highlights from 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, we want to celebrate our highlights from the year, working together with more than 85 partners across Oxfordshire. Together, we've helped over 6,000 people to improve their health and wellbeing through physical activity. We continue to work tirelessly for a happier, healthier and more active Oxfordshire and there is so much more to do - but for now we want to say thank you to our partners and communities, and take a moment to celebrate highlights from the year with our "12 days of Christmas" campaign. Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:52
What is social prescribing, why is it important, and what can we do to make it better?
Social prescribing and community-based support is part of the NHS Long Term Plan commitment to make personalised care business as usual across health and care.
Physical activity is a golden thread of social prescribing it can support with long term health conditions, low mood and anxiety, loneliness and connection to nature. Sometimes although not the primary problem facing a patient with complex needs, physical activity can become one of the solutions to getting them back to positive wellbeing. Read More »