New Active Connections Hub launching for Hertfordshire Health Sector

Evidence shows that being physically active can help with motivation, particularly if done as part of a group or team as it can also help to build personal connections and a sense of teamwork. This is why the Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP), HCC Public Health, and Total Active Hub have teamed up to create the Active Connections Hub - a dedicated online platform designed to inspire and support the Hertfordshire health sector colleagues to stay physically active and connected. 

Launched at the Active Connections Conference on December 4th, this online platform invites members of staff from Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across Hertfordshire to sign up to the hub and create, or join, a team. The Hub will then enable users to track their own activity through personal measurements, usually based on time spent being active which allows people to take part in activities of their choice. Whether you are a keen walker, determined runner, aspiring swimmer, eager cyclist, or prefer any other activity – the Active Connections Hub caters for all preferences. Individual activity is added within a team which can then compete within their surgery as well as their PCN and across the county.  

Participants are encouraged to be active all year round with occasional countywide challenges which come with additional incentives for individuals and teams to take part. To join, PCN staff will need to create a login to view the Active Connections Hub and can then familiarise themselves with the platform. PCN staff can register for the platform at www.totalactivehub.com/activeconnections .  

Once registered, participants can start logging their activity and get ready for the first countywide challenge, ReMove the Blues, starting on 20th January 2025.  

The Active Connections Hub is part of HSP’s wider Active Connections programme which is seeking to better embed physical activity in healthcare in Hertfordshire. A key part of this work is engaging and supporting PCNs through the Active Practice Charter which seeks to reduce sedentary behaviour, and increase levels of physical activity, for staff and patients. If you are interested in learning more about the Active Practice Charter, do not hesitate to get in touch or visit our webpage. 

If you have any questions about the Active Connections Hub or about our wider Active Connections work, please contact hsphealth@herts.ac.uk