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How Victoria Park Infant School used the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey to spark conversations and drive change

By GM Moving | 12 September 2025

We often hear from teachers about the challenges of understanding what truly motivates children to be active, this is one School's story of what they're doing to overcome that challenge.

Kicking off movement at L&Q Trafford schemes

By L&Q | 10 September 2025

Ahead of Falls Prevention Week, L&Q share how their chair-based classes support residents' strength, balance and mobility, supporting them to live well.

Greater Manchester answers Westminster committee's call for evidence on active ageing

By GM Moving, NHS GM, GMCA, and the GM Public Health Network | 28 August 2025

A call for evidence on the role of physical activity in improving the health and wellbeing of older people was launched by the Health and Care Select Committee in Westminster.

Communities improve their greenspaces to support more walking and wheeling

By GM Moving | 26 August 2025

Our Environmental Improvements Fund supports community organisations to enhance local greenspaces to encourage more walking and wheeling (e.g. using a wheelchair/mobility aid or pushing a pram). 

GM Active’s exercise referral programme boosts physical and mental health

By GM Active | 21 August 2025

A new State of Life report using data from 3,000 people found exercise referral programmes in Greater Manchester are boosting physical and mental wellbeing and reducing strain on the NHS.

RCGP reaches 500 Active Practices with momentum growing in Greater Manchester

By GM Moving | 11 August 2025

The number of Active Practices in Greater Manchester has more than doubled in the last two years.