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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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Activity Alliance’s Annual Disability and Activity Survey, supported by Sport England, has been released this week giving an in-depth comparison of disabled and non-disabled adults’ experiences of sport and activity. Complementing Sport England’s Adult Active Lives Survey, the report provides greater detail on the perceptions, experiences and issues important to adults with disabilities.
New research from the Activity Alliance has highlighted the differences in activity levels and perceptions of sport and physical activity
Latest insight on the impact of Covid-19 on their behaviours and attitudes towards physical activity for people with long term health conditions where they share the most up to date insights
A detailed breakdown of the latest Active Lives research into the activity levels of people with disabilities and health conditions in Greater Manchester.
A new fact sheet to help sport and leisure providers support disabled people from low-income households has been released by Activity Alliance.
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.