The obesity strategy coordinated by the chef has lots of great points. But I’m disheartened that it doesn’t mention the role of physical activity and…
ukactive30/04/2018
By: Jenny Patrickson, Active IQ I was saddened to see reports last week that the number of people starting new apprenticeships has fallen by a…
ukactive26/03/2018
Too little is being done to tackle this crisis One of the starkest social inequalities we face in the UK today centres on health and…
ukactive01/03/2018
By Sarah Edmonds, Director of Quality and Standards, Active IQ The ‘complete backing’ of CIMSPA pledged by Phil Smith, Director of Sport, Sport England is…
ukactive27/02/2018
By Jenny Patrickson, Managing Director, Active IQ The Sport England Professional Workforce Strategy Consultation was nicely targeted, well delivered and absolutely right to signpost us…
ukactive22/02/2018
As the physical activity sector continues to grow in both size and stature, its potential to have a powerful impact on the public’s broader health…
Jon Hulks25/01/2018
High rates of staff turnover, particularly among front-line exercise professionals, is one of the most significant and costly issues facing the physical activity sector today,…
Emma Giaretto24/01/2018
Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson wrote in his 2013 book that “publicity is absolutely critical. A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a…
Luke Holland23/01/2018
The Prime Minister’s appointment of Tracey Crouch as the UK’s first Ministerial lead for loneliness signals the growing importance of this issue and the emphasis…
Geremy Sagoe22/01/2018