Our latest survey shows 85% of adults in the UK want the new Government to invest in long-term, lifestyle-focused solutions for the prevention of obesity and health conditions. Read the thoughts of our CEO, Huw Edwards, on how it can work with our sector: ukactive.com/news/ge24-poll…

In anticipation of the 2024 World Cups, Boccia UK has made a strategic decision to enhance their training and competition venue with Taraflex® Evolution sports flooring from Gerflor Sports UK. Claire David Smith OBE Read more: bit.ly/3RWDMje

Hear from John Challinor, publisher of WellNation magazine and he is supporting the #TheDifferenceIMake campaign by championing good practice in the fitness industry to make us a healthier nation.

The July issue WellNation magazine is now available, packed with industry news, an interview with Andy Farr of Parkwood Leisure and a review of Elevate 2024. Read it here: bit.ly/41jihNa

OPEN LETTER TO GOV.UK 📨 First Steps for Change - The Importance of Play playengland.org.uk/newsblog/open-… Angela Rayner - @MHCLG @BPhillipsonMP - @Educationgovuk @LisaNandy - Department for Culture, Media and Sport @WesStreeting - Department of Health and Social Care Louise Haigh - @Transportgovuk Keir Starmer - UK Prime Minister #PlaySufficiency

As we head into the school Summer holidays, Play England has published an open letter to government regarding on the importance of play and some first steps for change. Play England are calling for meaningful change as part of the government’s legislative programme set out in

There's a fantastic collection of #Playday2024 events taking place tomorrow! If you have the time, then head along to one that's closest to you for a day of free fun with the family! 🎉 You don't have to attend an event, all we ask is that you #PLAY! 🎈 More details below ⬇

On Playday, families, playworkers, decision makers and all those who work with children across the UK, are invited to join together to foster a culture of play. Play England Play Wales Play Scotland PlayBoard NI Read more: bit.ly/3LXSrHq

Two-fifths of children want to be more physically active than they currently are but some report spending six hours a day glued to their devices when not at school, according to research by ukactive. Read more: bit.ly/4fxOCGx

⭐️New issue of Focus on play⭐️ This issue is aimed at Regional Partnership and Public Service Boards. It considers the crucial role of children’s play in promoting positive mental health and discusses ways local and regional plans can support #play. 👉 play.wales/resources-libr…

😢 Girls as young as five feel they don’t belong in sport 🏀 49% of girls aged 5-11 take part in team sport compared to 70% of boys 😥 61% of teenage girls feel judged when doing sport Our charity exists to change this - can you support us? womeninsport.org/take-action/do…

Working in the Early Years, Childcare and Play sector is so much more than just a job, it's a chance to shape young minds and make a lasting impact. 🥰👏 To find out more, go to the WeCareWales website 👉 wecare.wales/news/childcare…

Join #TeamPlayBoard! We're hiring a PT Project Administrator. Closing date: 21 August at 2:00pm Go to playboard.org/jobs for information and to apply. OUR Generation Project SEUPB #PEACEPLUS

While every child should have the opportunity to develop physical literacy, that doesn’t mean everyone has to do so by playing sports. Physical literacy is about being confident in any kind of physical activity! activeforlife.com/physical-liter…

‘The Serious Work That Free Play Can Do’ - Bloomberg UK bloomberg.com/news/articles/… When children have space for unstructured play, they reap social, emotional and creative benefits. The truth is, sometimes kids do best when adults get out of the way. Child-directed ‘free play’

“Play isn’t just effective for transforming children’s health, it’s important for the health of the NHS.” We respond to Lord Darzi's report on the state of the NHS in England. 👉 Read our statement: ow.ly/W7ux50TmZ2U

🌟Why is risky play important? Anthropologists weigh in with new research cbc.ca/news/canada/ju…

Play & sports area manufacturer, Proludic UK, is hosting a series of free regional seminars titled "Future-Proofing Our Play Parks for the Next Generation". Topics include sustainability, inclusive design & creating unique play spaces. PiPA-Play Read more: bit.ly/47uVFMB

As all generations get moving together on National Fitness Day to recognise the value of being physically active throughout our lives, kids and grown-ups have sounded the alarm bell on each other’s fitness levels. ukactive #FitnessDay Read more: bit.ly/3B9B98c