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Greater Manchester residents moving more than ever before the Covid-19 pandemic

By GreaterSport | 23 April 2020

Research released today shows that activity levels were rising before the disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic with 73.8% of adults moving for at least 30 minutes a week in Greater Manchester

Local Pilot Process Evaluation Summary March 2020

By GreaterSport | 31 March 2020

In the evaluation report, completed by evaluators Substance and Sheffield Hallam University, there were five emerging theories that have been identified as priority areas to drive system change.

New research shows significant activity gap between disabled and non-disabled children

By GreaterSport | 19 March 2020

New research from the Activity Alliance has highlighted the differences in activity levels and perceptions of sport and physical activity between disabled and non-disabled children

Marmot review: Greater Manchester is creating a fairer, more equal society

By GreaterSport | 11 March 2020

Last month Professor Sir Michael Marmot published the Marmot review, 10 years on, accompanied by a case study evaluating the impact of devolution on health inequalities within Greater Manchester.

Doctors should prescribe walking to improve mental health, says new report

By GreaterSport | 11 March 2020

More GPs should prescribe walking to improve mental health and long-term physical health conditions, says a new report published by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking

New research released on the links between sedentary behaviour in young people and mental health

By GreaterSport | 20 February 2020

New research has highlighted the link between sedentary behaviour during adolescence and depression whilst highlighting the need for people of all ages to move more.