Staying Healthy

Resources

 

Physical Activity Factsheet
	Improving Health Together is a public health factsheet containing information, news, tools and tips for frontline practitioners and managers working in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
Department of Health
	The Department of Health has published updated Let’s Get Moving resources. These have been revised to bring them into line with current practice and the latest guidelines for physical activity. Let’s Get Moving will contribute to the Public Health Outcome Framework physical activity indicator and the National Ambition for physical activity by supporting local areas to increase physical activity levels of their local population.
Change4Life
	Change4Life offers evidence-based materials for health care professionals to use in helping families at risk of being overweight or obese. Tel: 0300 123 1002 Link: www.orderline.dh.gov.uk
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
	www.csp.org.uk Tel: 020 7306 6666 The Move for Health Campaign, in association with British Dietetic Association, encourages people to improve their health and wellbeing by taking regular exercise and increasing their levels of physical activity. Leaflets are free to download but there is a charge for bulk orders. Easy Exercise Guide - for adults Fit for the Future - simple ideas to get children active and eating healthily
British Heart Foundation
	www.bhf.org.uk Tel: 0131 313 4225 Explains the benefits of regular physical activity and suggests suitable activities to help keep the heart strong and healthy. Provides advice on how to get started and get more information, including a Factfile - Physical activity to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Walking for Health
	www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk Walk more…. Feel the difference leaflet (NEW1) and Easy Read version (NEW4) together with posters and templates for setting up your own walking group. For a downloadable order form, click here.