Data and learning: Long Term Disability and Health Conditions

Those with long term health conditions are half as likely to be active than those without, however, we know that moving a bit more can help prevent some, and manage many, chronic conditions. It can also help reduce the severity or impact of some symptoms. People with long term health conditions face unique barriers related to their condition, as well as societal barriers and a fear that being active might make their health issues worse. It is therefore important to work with communities to co-design solutions that address the specific barriers faced by people with long term health conditions. Here you will find the latest research related to the physical activity and sport levels, motivations and barriers of those with long term health conditions and disabilities.

Data and learning: Long Term Disability and Health Conditions

Those with long term health conditions are half as likely to be active than those without, however, we know that moving a bit more can help prevent some, and manage many, chronic conditions. It can also help reduce the severity or impact of some symptoms. People with long term health conditions face unique barriers related to their condition, as well as societal barriers and a fear that being active might make their health issues worse. It is therefore important to work with communities to co-design solutions that address the specific barriers faced by people with long term health conditions. Here you will find the latest research related to the physical activity and sport levels, motivations and barriers of those with long term health conditions and disabilities.

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By GreaterSport

A detailed breakdown of the latest Active Lives research exploring the differences in activity levels by disability and long term health conditions across Greater Manchester.

By GreaterSport

New research examines motor competence in children and young people with a visual impairment.

Activity Alliance

By GreaterSport

New research from the Activity Alliance has highlighted the differences in activity levels and perceptions of sport and physical activity

Activity Alliance

By GreaterSport

A new fact sheet to help sport and leisure providers support disabled people from low-income households has been released by Activity Alliance.

By GreaterSport

This Dementia Action Week, we’ve collated some statistics on how physical activity can help to both reduce the risk of developing dementia and support those living with it

By GreaterSport

UCL is conducting a large scale research project throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and are exploring the effects of the pandemic on the population. This is being done by examining a variety of social factors, including physical activity, and looking at changes through weekly surveys.