Moving Medicine
Discover upcoming training, useful resources for having conversations with patients about moving.
Active Connections
Resources
If you're looking for resources to help promote physical activity for both healthcare professionals and patients, here is a breakdown of digital and physical resources to use in your practices. If you are unable to print any flyers or posters yourself, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can print and send resources straight to your practice (hsphealth@herts.ac.uk). All of these resources will contribute to your practice and/or Primary Care Network in gaining Active Practice Status.
Resources for Staff Wellbeing and Physical Activity
Healthcare Physical Activity Champion
Receive a quarterly newsletter to support you embedding physical activity into your surgeries.
Becoming a Parkrun Practice
Flyers and toolkit for promoting parkrun and becoming a parkrun practice.
RCGP Physical Activity Hub
Connect physical activity and health using the RCGP’s resource hub.
Active Connections Hub
An online and inclusive PCN staff movement platform with opportunities to compete for prizes against local GP surgeries.
Training
Sign-up for the latest physical activity training, appropriate for both non-clinical and clinical staff.
Swim England NHS Training
A free interactive elearning for NHS staff to upskill on aquatic activity and swimming for health.
Resources for Supporting Increased Patient Activity Levels
Moving More Activity Finder
Find activities locally and to do at home. Embed the iframe onto your webpage.
Exercise Referral Schemes
View resources to help find and refer patients to their nearest scheme.
Live Longer Better in Hertfordshire
Discover local opportunities for promoting active ageing and become a champion.
We Are Undefeatable
Take a look at We Are Undefeatable’s resources to support those living with a long term health condition.
Physical Activity Guidelines
View the national guidelines for physical activity for adults, children, disabilities etc.
Digital Screen Slides
Download the latest GP digital slides for your waiting rooms to promote movement to your patients.
Arthritis UK
Exercising with arthritis resources: workouts, advice, goal-setting and FAQs.
Hertfordshire Health Walks
A toolkit for healthcare professional and personalised care to better connect patients to local walks.
Swim England
Discover Swim England's Water Wellbeing Programme and the offers to support patients with long-term health conditions.
Nuffield Health Joint Pain Programme
Refer your patients to this free Joint Pain Programme to lead a more independent life.
Physical Activity Apps
Support your patients in finding suitable physical activity apps for their individual needs.
These resources can be used in different settings, like surgeries, practices, and community outreach, to both inspire healthcare professionals to lead by example and to guide patients toward an active lifestyle.
If you would like further information, support in being sent some content/flyers, or a conversation about our wider Active Connections work, do get in touch at hsphealth@herts.ac.uk.
