Changing Lifestyles
Strategy 2011-2015
Gedling’s Sports and Physical Activity Strategy
Complied by the Gedling Changing Lifestyles
Partnership
Many thanks to Prospects4Sport for their support in
producing this strategy
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Contents
FOREWARD
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND VISION
1.1
Introduction
5
1.2
What is physical activity and sport?
5
1.3
Importance of physical activity and sport.
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1.4
Vision 2026 and the 5 Priorities
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1.5
Working in partnership
8
1.6
Changing Lifestyles Strategy: Vision and Purpose
10
1.7
Our achievements since 2005
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SECTION 2: GEDLING CONTEXT
2.1
Current participation in Gedling
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2.2
State of Gedling Borough Report
17
2.3
How the State of Gedling Borough findings impact on sport
and physical activity
17
2.4
Gedling Sports Audit
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SECTION 3: STRATEGIC INFLUENCES
3.1
National, regional and local strategies
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3.2
The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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SECTION 4: STRATGY OUTCOMES AND STRATEGIC AIMS
4.1
Strategy outcomes
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4.2
Strategy framework
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4.3
Strategic aims
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4.4
Scope of each strategic aim
24
4.5
Principles of the strategy
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SECTION 5: PRIORITY OBJECTIVES AND SECTION OUTCOMES
5.1
Opportunities to be active: Everyday Activity
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5.2
Opportunities to be active: Active Recreation
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5.3
Opportunities to be active: Sport
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5.4
Place to be active
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5.5
Equality and diversity
29
5.6
Resourcing the strategy
30
5.7
Monitoring evaluation and review
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REFERENCES
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FOREWORD
We are delighted to introduce you to the renewed ‘Changing Lifestyles’ Sports and
Physical Activity Strategy developed by the Gedling Sports and Physical Activity
Partnership. Fundamental to the Partnership‟s vision is for residents of Gedling
Borough to lead a physically active lifestyle.
The partners listed below share a vision of improving the health and wellbeing of all
the citizens of the Borough by 2015.
This is the second time we have developed a five year strategy for sport and
physical activity in Gedling. There have been many achievements over the last 5
years which have improved the health of Borough citizens and increased levels of
participation in sport and physical activity.
In order to build on the achievements and continue to work towards the vision, the
strategy has been reviewed to ensure that it meets the changing needs of the local
community. It is important that the strategy is flexible and can take full advantage of
change in these uncertain times.
The identified targets in this strategy will require a significant amount of human and
financial resources. At a time when those resources are limited, it is imperative that
we the partners work together to share resources to avoid unnecessary duplication
and to maximise their impact; in that respect we are totally committed to this
process.
Gedling Community and
Voluntary Service
Gedling School Sports Partnership
and Wheldon School & Sports College
Gedling Sports Forum
NHS Nottinghamshire County
Gedling Borough Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Sports Nottinghamshire - County Sports Partnership
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND VISION
1.1. Introduction
This Changing Lifestyles Strategy has been produced by the Gedling Sports and
Physical Activity Partnership to provide strategic direction to helping people to
become more active. It builds upon the success of the previous strategy, which ran
from 2005 to 2010.
The strategy is aimed at:
professional officers and organisations involved in the work of the Local
Strategic Partnership (LSP);
staff and volunteers working within organisations in health, physical activity,
sport and leisure. These organisations may be in the private, statutory and
voluntary sectors;
all council departments and other non-sports organisations that may use sport
and physical activity as a tool for meeting other objectives;
regional and national funding and strategic organisations.
1.2. What is physical activity and sport?
Physical Activity
A clinical definition of physical activity is described as „any bodily movement
produced by skeletal muscle that results in a substantial increase in energy
expenditure over the resting period‟, whilst health enhancing physical activity is any
form of physical activity that benefits health and functional capacity without undue
harm or risk.
The Changing Lifestyles Strategy covers all elements of physical activity as defined
in the Department of Health framework “Be Active, Be Healthy”: Partners in Gedling
will work together to help people increase their activity levels in all three types of
activity – everyday activity, active recreation and sport.
Everyday activity is a way of life which physical activity is valued and integrated into
daily living.
Active recreation is generally unstructured activity that individuals freely pursue in
their leisure time for a sense of enjoyment that also benefits their physical social and
emotional well-being.
‘Sport means all forms of physical activity which through casual or organised
participation, aims at expressing or improving fitness and mental well-being, forming
social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels.‟ Source: The
Council of Europe’s European Sports Charter as adopted by Sport England and
used in the East Midlands Regional Plan for Sport ‘Change 4 Sport’.
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Source: Be active, be healthy: a plan for getting the nation moving (2009)
1.3 Importance of physical activity and sport
The government now accepts the impact that physical activity and sport can have on
improving quality of life. As well as the enjoyment people get from taking part in
physical activity and delivering sport for sports sake (Sport England Strategy, 2008)
there are a number of cross cutting benefits.
Physical Activity, Sport and Health Improvement.
In 2009 the Government produced the „Be Active, Be Healthy – a plan for getting the
nation moving which recognises the importance of physical activity in everyday life.
In addition to this the Chief Medical Officer‟s report entitled ‘At least five a week’
outlines that 30 minutes a day of at least moderate intensity physical activity on 5 or
more days of the week reduces the risk of premature death. In addition to this the
Department for Health have produced a strategy for public health in England,
Healthy Lives, Healthy People (2010) which highlights the current issues which face
the nation and the importance of physical activity to improve health and wellbeing.
National research has shown that increased levels of physical activity will have a
major positive impact on health (Be active, be healthy, 2009). It:
can reduce the risk of major diseases, including coronary heart disease
(CHD), hypertension, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and some
cancers. Over one-third of CHD deaths are estimated to be attributable to
physical inactivity.
can reduce the risk of stroke. Inactivity has also been calculated to impose a
threefold increase in stroke incidence among middle aged men in the UK;
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protects against cancers of the colon, breast (post-menopause) and
endometrium (lining of the uterus);
reduces the risk of and helps manage musculoskeletal health conditions,
including osteoporosis, back pain and osteoarthritis;
reduces the risk of depression and promotes many other positive mental
health benefits, including reducing state and trait anxiety. It has been found to
be just as effective in the treatment of mental ill health as anti-depressant
drugs and psychotherapy;
improves physical self-perceptions and self-esteem;
it helps reduce falls and fractures;
It helps tackle the alarming rate of obesity. Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives
(2008) is the Government publication dedicated to addressing this issue of
which a central theme to this strategy is building physical activity into our
lives.
The cost to the NHS for treating CHD, stroke, obesity and other health problems
caused by physical inactivity is high and places an enormous financial burden on the
Health Service. The cost of physical inactivity in England – including direct costs of
treatment for the major lifestyle related diseases, and the indirect costs caused
through sickness absence – has been estimated at £8.2 billion a year (Be active, be
healthy, 2009).
Physical Activity, Sport and Community Safety
Engagement in physical activity can make a significant contribution to the reduction
of crime rates and anti-social behaviour. It provides positive diversionary activities for
children and young people and also structured community based sporting activities
for all ages.
Physical Activity, Sport and Lifelong Learning
There is an increasing amount of evidence to show the positive contribution that
physical activity and sport has on educational attainment especially in young people.
It helps people develop new skills and confidence and children are provided with
opportunities to be challenged and learn about risk. It can change the way they see
themselves and what they aspire to be in the future. Source - PE & Sport Strategy
for Young People, Department for Education and Schools (2009).
Physical Activity, Sport and Regeneration
The development of sports facilities and parks and open spaces can play an
important role in enhancing the image of an area. It brings inward investment and
offers employment to a large number of people. As participation increases so will
expenditure bringing economic growth and expansion. This has been highlighted in
a number of documents including Sport England‟s Strategy, with the London 2012
Olympics being a major contributor.
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Physical Activity, Sport and Social inclusion
Physical activity and sport brings people together and breaks down social and
cultural barriers. It contributes to social development and physical, mental and
emotional well-being and helps to tackle isolation and fosters civic and social pride.
1.4 Vision 2026 and the 5 Priorities
Vision 2026 and the 5 Priorities is the Sustainable Community Strategy for Gedling
Borough that has been developed by Gedling Partnership, the local strategic
partnership. It outlines a long-term strategic vision of what the Borough will be like in
2026 and is based upon extensive consultation and research as to what the key
issues for the Borough are. There are five key themes to Vision 2026:
A place of safe and strong communities.
A place where people are treated fairly and have the opportunity to get
involved.
A place where we take care of our environment.
A place where people can lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
A place that contributes to a vibrant and prosperous Greater Nottingham.
This new Changing Lifestyles Strategy is directed by Vision 2026 and will particularly
contribute to making the borough a place where people can lead a healthy and
active lifestyle. By increasing participation in sport and physical activity within our
Borough we will also contribute to the other themes of Vision 2026. We will do this
by encouraging our communities to participate in positive activity, make such activity
more accessible to a wider range of people, encourage a sustainable environment
where this activity can take place, develop new skills for residents through sport and
volunteering and enable people to feel more able to contribute to working life through
an improvement in their physical and emotional well-being.
1.5 Working in Partnership
Gedling Sports and Physical Activity Partnership
The Gedling Sports and Physical Activity Partnership was developed to unite all lead
agencies that have an influence over the provision and direction of sports and
physical activity within Gedling. Its members include:
Gedling Borough Council
Gedling Community and Voluntary Service (CVS)
NHS Nottinghamshire County
Gedling Sports Forum
Nottinghamshire County Council
Sport Nottinghamshire (County Sports Partnership)
The Gedling School Sports Partnership and Wheldon School Sports College
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Gedling Sports Forum
Sport in Gedling is predominantly provided by clubs. The Gedling Sports Forum is
the representative body for sports clubs in Gedling.
The aim of the Sports Forum is:
„To help shape and guide the strategic and operational development of sport and
leisure within the Borough of Gedling.‟
The Sports Forum‟s objectives are:
To provide a voice for sport clubs in Gedling.
To get more people playing more sport better with a focus on getting young
people into clubs early.
To facilitate coach development and support.
To improve the standard of coaching sport in Gedling.
To improve the recruitment and management of volunteers in sports clubs.
To help clubs develop links with schools.
Raise awareness of funding.
To share good practice.
Football and Cricket Development Groups
In addition to the Sports Forum, Football and Cricket Development Groups exist in
Gedling with similar objectives, however they also specifically deal with the
governing bodies of their respective sports.
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1.6 Changing Lifestyles Strategy: Vision and Purpose
This strategy aims to provide a new vision, and unite all the agencies that play a part
in planning or delivering sport and physical activity to people in Gedling.
Our Vision is:
Our united goal is to provide “ACTIVITY FOR ALL”, through two key priority areas:
Opportunities to be Active
Places to be Active
1.7 Our achievements since 2005
Much has been achieved since the first Changing Lifestyles Strategy was written in
2005. The following table summarises what we said we would do in 2005 and our
achievements since then.
Our commitment...We said....
Our achievements...we did....
Schools to be working towards
healthy schools programme by
2009
92% of all schools are now involved in healthy schools
programme and 42% are accredited
To develop effective sports club
structures
Establishment of Cricket Forum and Football Forum.
Introduction of the Gedling Sports Awards.
Number of accredited sport clubs has increased from 10
to 23
By 2008 40% of pupils
participating in inter school
competition
By 2008 45% of pupils
participating in intra school
competition
40% take part in inter school competition.
61% pupils take part in intra school competition
Engage and retain 1415 semi
sporty participants over 3 years
703 engaged and retained in the first 2 years (2008 to
2010). £30,000 secured with a predicted target of 1105
new participants in year 3 (2010/2011). This will smash
the original target.
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Our commitment...We said....
Our achievements...we did....
Increase opportunities for young
people with disabilities to
participate in sport
Case study: Establishment of a sustainable after school
club located at Redhill Leisure Centre. Improved access
and changing facilities at Leisure Centres in the
Borough.
A year on year increase has been achieved supported
by subsidised activities. There were 3595 attendances
in 2010 for summer holiday activities and 755, 50p swim
sessions - a local partnership agreement to provide free
swimming (outside the national Department of Culture,
Media and Sport initiative).
Introduction of Young Persons Positive Moves
programme with 180 children with specific health needs
taking part in the scheme so far.
The continuation of Adult Positive Moves with an
average of 320 GP patients referred to a programme of
physical activity each year. This is increasing year on
year.
52 coaches have benefited from the coach scholarship
scheme
64 coaches have completed Speed Agility Quickness
training day
Case Study: Gedling Leadership Academy
Also Community Investment Funding has enabled the
recruitment of a Club and Volunteer Activator and
Community Development Activator
Gedling Borough Council leisure
centre facilities commits to a year
on year increase in the number
of attendances at holiday
activities
To increase participation of hard
to reach groups
Support sports clubs to increase
capacity
Recruit, deploy, retain and
increase number of volunteers,
leaders and coaches
Case Study - Goals
Physical Activity, Sport and Community Safety
The idea behind the scheme is to use football
as a way of reducing anti-social behaviour and
encourage young people to live a more active
and healthy lifestyle. The three-hour sessions
take place on Friday evenings to give young
people who would normally hang around on
streets a place to meet with friends in a safe,
friendly and secure environment. Since the
project started there is a large number of
young people who have visibly increased in
self confidence and physical ability.
The Gedling Goals project regularly attracts 55
to 65 young people every Friday night at
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. It engages
with young people from across its target age
range of 12-18. It is also proving successful in
engaging older teenage participants: those
more likely to be disengaged from organised
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sport, whilst also being subject to risk factors associated with crime and anti-social
behaviour.
It is organised and funded by Gedling Borough Council and local partners and the
sessions are delivered by Nottingham Forest FC (through the Forest in the City
project).
As well as providing the young people with opportunities with training, education and
employment, Goals delivers a number of workshops on anti-social behaviour, antiweapons, alcohol misuse and abuse, sexual health and well being and diet, nutrition
and food. All workshops have been received with great energy, vigour and
enthusiasm by the young people attending.
Case Study - Young Person’s Positive Moves exercise referral scheme
Physical Activity, Sport and Social inclusion
A message from Steve Ward
My son Isaac has Asperger‟s Syndrome, an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. He was
referred to Young Person‟s Positive Moves on its second term. The reasons that
Isaac was referred were because he was unable to participate in mainstream
activities due to very limited social skills and low self-esteem. Isaac was very
underweight and timid when first referred to the project and had really poor coordination and motor skills. He was very much tied to a routine of spending his days
at school and his evenings and weekends reading or watching television and did not
show the inclination to do anything outside this routine.
After starting the Young Person‟s
Positive Moves project it was apparent
that Isaac was physically becoming fitter
and more alert. As he participated in
more sessions he improved socially and
increased his fitness. This has continued
to improve over time and now Isaac is
seen as a high achieving, well behaved
pupil at school and despite naturally poor
motor skills he now enjoys physical
activities. Isaac is now at secondary
school and despite still being
marginalised by his peers, he
participates in classroom discussions
and even occasionally joins in with
banter or tells jokes. The social skills and
team building he enjoys due to the
Young Person‟s Positive Moves activities
have transformed his school life and made him more confident and happier.
Due to his participation in the project Isaac has broadened his horizons. With
improved self-esteem and social skills, Isaac has enrolled in keyboard lessons at the
Yamaha Music School, where he is able to fit in with his peers in a different social
circle. This would have been completely out of character and impossible were it not
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for the team building and group participation
that he is now used to. Isaac is also a
member of 2 extra-curricular art clubs, one
through his school and one external. He
participates in the art clubs wholeheartedly
and enjoys the interaction within a less
frenetic social circle. Perhaps most tellingly,
Isaac is also in his school‟s Boccia team.
Isaac also enjoys regular use of the local
leisure centre‟s youth gym, which he
accesses both at school and during
mainstream sessions.
Without participation in the Young Person‟s Positive Moves project, Isaac would still
be frail and without social skills. Having sports and group events as some of his key
hobbies have not just changed his life, they have given him a new lease of life.
I will be eternally grateful to Gedling Borough Council Leisure Services, the NHS
PCT and the coaches who have all made this project such a success. The happiness
and spring in his step that Isaac has gained due to this project and the improvement
in his general health have been incredible.
Case Study - Getting Active in Gedling
Physical Activity, empowering volunteers and Health Improvement
NHS Nottinghamshire funds Gedling
Community and Voluntary Services
(CVS) to deliver Chair Based Exercise
sessions across Gedling.
The sessions are designed to improve
strength, stamina, posture, circulation
and range of movement and sleep
patterns; the sessions are gentle, safe
and effective. There is evidence that
shows exercise reduces the need for
medication and the risk of accidents and
falls. It also helps maintain independence
in later years.
A chair based exercise class
The sessions are delivered in care
homes, residential settings, lunch clubs,
and one weekly session takes place at
Redhill Leisure Centre.
Since the beginning of the project in April
2008, 1058 sessions have been
delivered at 22 venues with a total of
9678 attendees. This represents an
average of 380 individuals benefiting
from the service across Gedling.
Elaine receiving her award
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These sessions have been delivered by a fantastic team of volunteers who have
been trained and qualified in Chair Based Exercise. Elaine, a Volunteer leader, has
been with the project since the beginning and received the “Changing Gedling
Award” at the Gedling Sports Award Ceremony in 2009. She says: “I don‟t really
like exercising on my own, so becoming a leader was also an opportunity for me to
exercise as well as helping other people to exercise. It has helped strengthen my
muscles and enormously boost my confidence, as well as getting me out of the
house”.
An example of feedback received by leaders include; “I couldn‟t move my annular on
my right hand before and couldn‟t get hold of things. The exercises have made my
finger more mobile and I can now grasp things again”.
Case Study – Developing an effective club structure, Woodthorpe Huffers and
Puffers Active Parent Project
Woodthorpe Huffers and Puffers was
established early in 2009 when a group of
non-running friends decided to get off their
sofas and into their trainers. They couldn‟t
run for 1 minute non-stop let alone the 3
miles they needed to run to be able to join
the local running club. They asked around
and realised there were lots of others like
them so they decided to form a running club for non-runners!
Gedling Borough Council and England Athletics initially provided club development
advice, helping the club establish a structure, set-up a bank account, write a
constitution, affiliate, and create strong links to the local competitive running club.
Gedling Borough Council also helped establish a volunteer development plan,
provided information about coaching courses and gave support with publicity.
Many women expressed an interest in attending but struggled with childcare, so
Gedling Borough Council included the club in its Active Parents Programme – Mums
would take part in the Huffers and Puffers beginners‟ course whilst their kids
accessed multi-skills coaching.
98 women attended the Woodthorpe Huffers &
Puffers Active Parents Sessions over 8 weeks
with more than half aged between 40 and 55
years. 60 of these have gone onto attend regular
club training.
Cathy Rooney, Secretary of Woodthorpe Huffers
and Puffers said „Without the help and support of
both Gedling Borough Council and England
Athletics we would have just carried on as a
mates running group. We‟re now an affiliated
club with five qualified jog leaders, healthy membership, a development plan and
links to the local Athletics Network. Some of our members would never have
accessed our beginners‟ course had it not been for the Active Parents Programme.
We‟ve found that lots of women want to be more active – but they don‟t know how to
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– they just need support, advice and encouragement in a very non-threatening
environment to get them going!‟
Cathy Rooney from the club was named Sport England's Community Club Volunteer
of the Year at the Sunday Times 2009 Sports Women of the Year Awards.
Case Study – Heatbeats, improving health and reducing early deaths.
Glenn Vaughan is forty-eight years old and is married with two children. In February
2010 he suffered a heart attack and was subsequently fitted with two stents.
Following this experience Glenn was referred to Dundee House Cardiac Rehab Unit
at Nottingham City Hospital to undertake an eight week Phase III exercise and
Education programme.
Gedling Borough Council runs a Community Phase IV programme called Heartbeats
where both hospital and community referrals with heart conditions can exercise
under the watchful eye of a highly qualified instructor. Patients are referred to this
programme to continue their rehabilitation, as was the case with Glenn.
Glenn‟s lifestyle prior to his heart attack and
rehabilitation consisted of infrequent and
unhealthy meals, which led to his glucose
tolerance levels being borderline diabetic.
Glenn participated in very little exercise or
physical activity (apart from the occasional
game of golf) and he was a heavy smoker (30a-day).
As a result of the Heartbeats intervention, Glenn began walking daily while he was
still at work and continues to walk at weekends, anything up to nine miles in
distance. He is eating healthy meals regularly and has even taken up cooking –
leading to a 45% reduction in his risk of developing type II diabetes. Another
measure of Glenn‟s progress is that the medication he is on for his condition (a Beta
Blocker) has been reduced in dosage. In addition to this Glenn has managed to
completely give up smoking.
Glenn has returned to work and continues to attend the Heartbeats sessions at
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. Glenn has also joined the gym as a monthly direct
debit member and visits the fitness suite three times per week.
Glenn says “I would never have done this without going to Dundee House and
coming to the Heartbeats class.”
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SECTION 2: GEDLING CONTEXT
2.1 Current participation in Gedling
Progress has been made since the launch of the Changing Lifestyle Strategy in
2005. We have more comprehensive data available to monitor physical activity
levels in the borough using the Active Peoples Survey and the National indicator NI
8. There is also a more comprehensive picture of health issues in the borough
including obesity levels.
The Active People Survey
The Active People Survey provides measurement of participation in sport and
recreational physical activity. It measures the percentage of adults (16 and over)
participating in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity sport and active recreation
(including recreational walking and cycling) on three or more days a week. This is
described by Sport England as Key Performance Indicator 1 (KPI 1)
Active people Survey 1
2005/2006
Active people Survey 3
2008/2009
Difference
15.2%
18.4 %
3.2%
Note: This indicator does not include „active travel‟ or the wider spectrum of physical
activity such as gardening, DIY, housework etc. The 3x30 indicator measures only
sport and active recreations contribution to the overall 5x30 aspiration of adults
participating for 30 minutes at least 5 times a week.
The Active Peoples Survey National Indicator 8 (NI8)
The only change from the Sport England‟s 3x30 participation indicator (KPI 1) is that
NI8 includes five light intensity sports for those aged 65 and over. These sports are:
yoga, pilates, indoor and outdoor bowls, archery and croquet. These have been
included in NI8 on the basis that these light intensity sports place a degree of
physical demand on older participants in recognition of the health benefits for that
age group.
Active people Survey 1 NI8
scores 2005/2006
Active people Survey 3 NI8
scores 2008/2009
Difference
20.1%
23.11 %
2.31%
Activity levels vary with age, gender, class and ethnicity. Findings for Gedling
Borough are evidenced in the Equality Impact Assessment undertaken for this
Strategy.
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2.2 State of Gedling Borough Report
The State of the Gedling Borough Report provides the key evidence base to inform
Vision 2026 and the 5 Priorities, the Borough‟s Sustainable Community Strategy. It is
presented by the 5 themes of Vision 2026.
The report includes three types of evidence – empirical facts; performance
measures; and perceptions based on public opinion and findings of public
consultation. This evidence is key to informing the delivery the Borough‟s 5 strategic
priorities. As a result this evidence has been used to shape the strategic aims of this
Changing Lifestyles Strategy.
2.3 How the State of Gedling Borough findings impact on sport and physical
activity
The following table summarises the key findings from the State of Gedling Borough
Report and highlights how this will impact on the provision of sport and physical
activity in the borough.
The potential impact on provision
for sport and physical activity
Key findings
Population
The 2009 population estimate for the
borough is 112,000 and this is expected to
rise.
More people equals need for greater
provision in terms of access to
facilities, programmes for young
people and adults.
79.2% people in Gedling live in the urban
Greater Nottingham conurbation, but the
Borough also has a large rural area. The
greatest issues with regard to access to
services fall within the rural villages.
With nearly 80% of the population in
urban areas, provision will need to be
focussed here but an assessment of
the needs of our rural population is
also required.
The Borough has an ageing population, with
an increasing percentage of residents who
are 60 and over. It is estimated that this
proportion is set to rise significantly by 2031.
The ageing population and relatively
low percentage of younger people
means that providers will need to
adapt their participation targets and
adjust types of activity provided to suit
the older participant. Organisations
will have to think about why those of
middle and older age take part – for
example social, fun and health
reasons rather than primarily
competitive. Sport England market
segmentation data for Gedling shows
that people of this age group in
Gedling have a lower participation
rate in physical activity than the
County and national average.
According to population estimates, the age
group 65+ has increased by over 5% since
2001, while the number of 0-19 year olds has
decreased by 3.79%.
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Population estimates suggest Gedling‟s
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) population,
including those people defined as „White
other‟ has risen from 5.2% in 2001 to 9.3% in
2009.
Providers will need to consider the
specific needs of various groups in the
community; potentially requiring new
activities and or skill development for
coaches to work with different groups.
Income and Employment
All types of workers within Gedling Borough
earn slightly below the national average for
both gross weekly pay and hourly pay.
Whilst unemployment rate for the borough
began to show a decline between March and
July 2010 falling to 2.9%, Gedling Borough
continues to have the third highest rate of
unemployment rate within Nottinghamshire
district councils. In July 2010 five wards in
Gedling appear within the 25 wards with the
highest levels of unemployment in the
County.
38% of children in Killisick ward suffer from
child poverty. 27% in Carlton Valley and 25%
in Netherfield.
There is a skills shortage in the Borough in
comparison with other areas, particularly in
our most deprived neighbourhoods.
In 2008, 21% of Gedling Borough residents
said they had volunteered for groups, clubs
or organisations within the last month,
compared to 22% across Nottinghamshire
and 27% nationally.
In 2003, research found that Gedling
Borough had 8000 volunteers and
community activists who contributed the
equivalent of up to 350 full time jobs. The
economic value of these volunteers to the
Borough was up to £5.5 million annually.
The economic downturn has
increased unemployment in the
borough and although income is
relatively high for the region there are
pockets of very low income in areas
such as Killisick. The continued
economic uncertainty will require
innovation in funding sports activities,
with partnership working to make the
best use of resources.
Despite Gedling‟s relative affluence,
areas of deprivation remain and
providers will need to work harder in
these areas to raise participation.
Sport England market segmentation
data shows that stretched single
mums have a significantly lower level
of participation in physical activity in
Gedling in comparison to the county
or national average.
Training for club coaches and
volunteers could contribute to the
skills base of people in the Borough.
Volunteering to support Sport in
Gedling has increased from 5% in
2005/2006 to 5.8% in 2008/2009
(Active Peoples Survey).
Health
The health of people in Gedling is generally
better than the England average. However
the cost of inactivity to Nottinghamshire PCT
is actually £9,793,010 which calculates as
£1,555,908 cost per 100,000 population.
The cost of inactivity per annum for Gedling
can therefore be estimated as £1,744,172.
In 2008, 72% of residents in Gedling
Borough felt that in general their health was
very good or good.
There is a marked difference in life
expectancy between the more affluent wards
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Gedling is generally a healthy
borough compared to regional and
national averages.
However, rising levels of obesity and
other health factors mean that it is
increasingly important to use exercise,
fitness and sport to prevent disease.
Promotion and marketing and
encouraging people who are not
currently active will increase in
importance.
Tackling the health inequalities in
areas such as Killisick and Netherfield
and wards with higher levels of deprivation;
the difference in male life expectancy
between Burton Joyce and Stoke Bardolph
ward and Killisick ward is 9.5 years, the
difference in female life expectancy between
Ravenshead ward and Bonington ward is 8.3
years.
The rate of early deaths from heart disease
and stroke is currently 62.5 per 100,000
under 75 yr olds (84 people) in Gedling
(2006 – 2008).
Netherfield and Killisick are identified as the
areas with the highest levels of health
deprivation and disability; both are within the
20% most deprived nationally.
There was a fall in the number of overweight
and obese children in school Reception Year
and Year 6 between 2007/08 and 2008/09.
Gedling Borough has moved from being
slightly above the national average to being
„not significantly different to the national
average‟.
The lifestyles indicators for Gedling in 2009
showed:
o
23.9% of adults are obese, which is
almost the same as the national
average
o
27.7% of adults eat healthily (26.3%
nationally)
is becoming increasingly important.
Physical activity can have a major
impact on reducing the amount of
early deaths in Gedling
Sport England data shows that in
Gedling areas with high levels
deprivation have low levels of
participation in physical activity and
sport.
Obesity is a national issue and more
work is needed to reduce the amount
of obese children.
Community safety
In the years leading up to 2010 there has been
significant reductions in recorded crime in the
Gedling. While levels of anti-social behaviour have
also reduced this has been at a much slower rate.
Targeted geographical areas are regularly identified
for addressing higher levels of anti-social behaviour.
Antisocial behaviour is still considered
to be of concern to the residents of
Gedling Borough and a priority for
local partner agencies. Sport and
Physical Activity can continue to
contribute to reductions in anti-social
behaviour in the Borough particularly
in those local areas seen as a priority.
2.4 Gedling Sports Audit
Gedling Borough Council has undertaken a range of audits and produced various strategies
relating to sport and leisure provision in the Borough over the last 5 years. The Sports Audit
produced by Propects4Sport collates the existing information contained in previous work and
also includes information from consultation with:
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Leisure Centre Managers and other Leisure staff
Clubs at the Gedling Sports Club Forum
Clubs attending the Cricket Forum
Ten additional individual clubs by telephone
Internet searches and map searches to verify supply information on pitches
Additional telephone consultation with National Governing Bodies relating to demand
and trends within each sport
The School Sports Partnership Evaluation and Priorities Document
Questionnaires were sent to each Sports Club based in Gedling Borough.
The aim of the audit is to provide information on the supply and demand of specific sports in
Gedling and to recommend sports that are a priority and those that could be developed. The
findings when reported will be key to informing the delivery of the sport related priorities of
this Strategy.
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SECTION 3: STRATEGIC INFLUENCES
3.1 National, regional and local strategies
There are also a number of key national, regional and local strategies and policies that have both influenced and had an impact on the
development of Changing Lifestyles, these are identified as follows:
National Policy and Strategies
Be Active; Be Healthy – A plan for getting the
nation moving, Department of Health (2009).
Healthy Lives, Healthy People, Department of
Health (2010)
PE & Sport Strategy for Young People
(PESSYP), Department for Education and Schools
(2009)
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A cross
government strategy for England, Department
of Health (2008)
Every Child Matters & The Next Steps –
Government Green Paper 2003/04
Whole Sport Plans, National Governing bodies of
Sport
Sport England Strategy 2008-2011, Sport
England (2008)
Before, during and after – Making the most of
the London 2012 Games, Department of Culture,
Media and Sport (2008)
Active People Survey (Sport England survey to
determine the degree to which people were active
- 30 minutes moderate intensity sport/active
recreation 3 or more days per week)
Putting Prevention First: Vascular checks: risk
and assessment and management: Best
Practice, Department of Health (2008)
The National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation,
British Heart Foundation (2010)
At least five times a week: evidence on the
impact of physical activity and it relationship
to health, Chief Medical Officers (2004)
Youth Matters - building on the proposals
contained in Every Child Matters (2005)
Regional and County Strategies and plans
A Vision of Nottinghamshire the Sporting
County, Sport Nottinghamshire (2006)
East Midlands Strategy for the 2012 Olympic
Games – 2007
Nottinghamshire Children and Young People's
Plan 2009-2011, Nottinghamshire County Council
(2009)
Nottinghamshire Opportunity Age 2009-2012 –
Countywide Strategy for an ageing population,
Nottinghamshire County Council (2009)
Vision 2026 and the 5 Priorities – Gedling‟s
Sustainable Community Strategy (2008)
Council Plan, Gedling Borough Council
(2010/2011).
Healthy Weight, Healthy Nottinghamshire
Strategy, Nottinghamshire Partnership 2009 –
2011
Local Strategies and Plans
Gedling Sports Audit, Gedling Borough Council
(2010)
Note: There are other local strategies currently being developed, such as the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy, Facilities Strategy and Nottinghamshire County
Council Sports Strategy which will have a significant impact on how this strategy is delivered . In addition new legislation from Government will shape the
delivery of this Strategy.
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3.2 The 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games
During the timeframe of this Strategy, the UK will stage the biggest sporting event this
country has ever seen.
The Olympic and Paralympic Games will be more than a sporting competition in the summer
of 2012. The Games will ignite interest and demand for sport and physical activity in
Gedling, and will create opportunities for developments in culture, tourism and the visitor
economy, business opportunities and lasting opportunities to improve the health and well
being of local communities.
There are 9 sites in Nottinghamshire which have been included as potential pre-Games
training camps for visiting teams, creating the opportunity for people and organisations in
Gedling to take advantage of the promotion that will be brought about by elite athletes living
and training in the area. Similarly, success at the Games by local athletes from the East
Midlands will create a sense of pride and result in increased demand for participation in sport
and physical activity. The clubs, voluntary organisations and providers in Gedling have to be
ready to meet that demand to create a lasting legacy of sustained participation.
The Games will help to:
inspire people of all ages and abilities to participate more in physical activity and
sport, bringing them health and well being benefits
achieve economic benefits brought about by increased tourism, profile and interest in
the country in the years and months leading up to the Games
increase membership of clubs and sporting organisations as the demand rises for
activity and opportunities in different sports
ensure the pathways are in place to enable talented young athletes to reach their
goals of attending future Olympic and World events.
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SECTION 4: STRATEGY OUTCOMES AND STRATEGIC AIMS
4.1 Strategy Outcomes
By 2015 we expect:
1,310 more people in Gedling Borough undertaking the 3 x 30 minutes per
week of physical activity and sport using NI8.
In achieving this target, we will also contribute to:
An increase in the number of people currently volunteering actively in the
borough
A reduction in childhood obesity and early deaths from heart disease and
stroke
An increased provision of out of school hours sporting activities.
4.2 Strategy Framework
The overall framework for the Changing Lifestyles Strategy is illustrated in the diagram
below:
Changing Lifestyles: Vision
“The number of people active in Gedling reaches an all time
high”
Increasing participation year on year to 2015
Opportunities to be Active:
All work and projects
relating to helping clubs,
developing the workforce,
increasing volunteers and
coaches, increasing
sustainable structures in
schools, clubs and
community settings
Everyday Activity
Active Recreation
Sport
Places to be active:
All work and projects
relating to developing,
maintaining, improving
facilities, open spaces,
playgrounds and
community facilities –
to ensure everyone has
access
Underpinning principles which guide the work:
Advocacy and Communication
Reducing inequalities
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Effective partnerships
Creating a legacy from the 2012 Games
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4.3 Strategic aims
The strategic aims are as follows:
1a) Opportunities to be Active – Everyday Activity: – Improving lives through activity: promoting active lifestyles, with a particular focus on
people who are least active and living in deprived areas.
1b) Opportunities to be Active – Active Recreation: providing opportunities and access for families, communities and neighbourhoods to be
more active, more often, leading to regular participation in moderate to high intensity activity.
1c) Opportunities to be Active – Sport: More people participating and more people achieving their potential in sport - through the
development of sustainable community based sport and clubs.
2) Places to be Active: To make sure those above have somewhere to take part which is of good quality at a reasonable price. This will be
achieved through building a partnership of facility providers and users through effective communication between the Changing Lifestyles
Partnership and the full range of facility providers in the Borough.
4.4 Scope of each strategic aim
The aims of this strategy will focus on different priority groups and areas. To aid the delivery of each area subgroups have been formed to
deliver the work.
Everyday Activity will focus on the least active, helping people at risk of health or social issues. There should be close links to the agendas of
social cohesion, education, health, crime and safety. There should be a focus on deprived areas, the objectives of the obesity strategy and the
ageing population. The major areas of work should centre on selling the benefits of activity, promoting 5 x 30 minutes of moderate physical
activity and making the most of national campaigns.
Active Recreation will cover planned physical activity that is not structured and not linked to affiliated National Governing Bodies (NGBs)
structures (clubs) or leading to high class competition. Priority groups would be families, teenagers and the ageing and older population. Work
should be delivering more opportunities for informal activities, supporting community and neighbourhood projects and groups, and ensuring
access for communities.
Sport will focus on the club structures, coach and volunteer development, and ensuring sustainable opportunities for young people in
particular. We will prioritise and support sports that have been highlighted as a priority for the Borough within the Sports Audit or minor sports
that sit outside of the scope of this audit that show potential for sustainable development.
Places - there are already strategies either written or in the process of being produced for leisure centres, community centres and parks and
open spaces. The Changing Lifestyles Strategy will not therefore attempt to look at quantity, quality, or gaps based on facility planning models,
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as these are all covered in other strategies. The “Places” element of the Changing Lifestyles strategy will consider the facility issues and
demand highlighted by the other three strategic aims and seeks to address the barriers relating to facilities. It will focus on building a wider
partnership and creating links with all facility providers in the borough. It will use this wider partnership to help resolve the issues raised
through targeting our opportunities to be active. The main focus will be on influencing and lobbying all facility providers (parks, parish councils,
sports clubs, schools, voluntary and community groups, private enterprises, etc) to ensure sustainability and accessibility.
The type of work covered by each aim is shown in the table below. The work in the Active Recreation includes sporting activities as defined by
the Council of Europe‟s European Sports Charter. These sporting activities are those which people participate in but not as part of a club
structure. This activity was included in the Active Recreation due to the nature of local work that delivers the Active Recreation section.
Opportunities to be Active – scope
Everyday Activity
Active Recreation
Promotional campaigns that promote and advocate
the benefits of physical activity:
Changing Lifestyles for under 5s by
educating parents
Address growing levels of obesity, particularly in
children through:
Healthy Schools
Active living initiatives
Target groups such as deprived areas, current
inactive people, ageing population, vulnerable adults
and day care centres.
Cultural and community development through non
physical activity, such as the Arts, mental health and
2012 cultural legacy.
Active travel such as cycling and walking, e.g. Bike
to Work.
One to one behavioural change programmes;
Health Trainers
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Includes planned (organised by a
group or provider) activities that are
unstructured, unaffiliated to formal
National Governing Body structures
and clubs.
Activities that are not club based, but
in other settings e.g. Leisure Centres,
schools, community centres, green
spaces, church halls. When people
choose to get involved in their own
leisure time.
Sport
Club development and Club Mark
Development of junior sections in clubs and
of the club links for Young people in school.
Involving coaching and coaches, officials,
administrators and volunteers in clubs.
Targeting Young People in terms of
fundamental skills, multi skills, leadership and
volunteering.
Support for clubs through the Sports Forum
and celebrating achievement.
Activities that are not particular to one
age group, aimed at the semi sporty,
with other target groups such as
families, teenagers and the ageing
population.
Introduction of new sports.
Example activities include:
Specialist sports facilities.
Goals youth football project, informal
recreational sport such as squash,
badminton, dance, walking, cycling,
aerobic, gym and swimming, Golden
National Governing Body programmes and
priorities (e.g. Chance to Shine, Tag Rugby).
Organisation of Events.
Talent identification and development and
improving sports performance.
Disability sport.
Amblers older persons walking group,
Chair based exercise, Active
Workplaces, Healthy walks, Moving
More Often.
Exercise referral programmes
Healthy living awards.
Reducing the drop off in post 16 sport.
Green exercise such as allotments and conservation
Places to be Active – scope
Lobbying and influencing all facility providers such as schools, parish councils, sports clubs, private leisure operators and community
organisations to ensure the needs of people in Gedling are met in regard to programming and access to facilities. Influencing parish and
community planning initiatives.
Collating the facility needs raised by the other areas of the Changing Lifestyles Strategy and feeding these into the facility planning being
undertaken by Gedling Borough Council.
4.5 Principles of the strategy
The following principles will apply to all when working to deliver the strategic aims:
Promotion and advocacy, and communication
Promoting the successes of the strategy to the community and leaders within Gedling is essential. This will increase awareness of the impact
that physical activity is having and will encourage more people to get involved.
Consultation with users, stakeholders and the public
To be successful it is essential to identify, anticipate and meet the community‟s needs. Before utilising resources we have committed to
consulting with users and non-users. Involving the community from the outset builds ownership and increases the likelihood of success.
Work in partnership to make the best use of resources
This is more important than ever before. This strategy is a catalyst in creating partnership opportunities for organisations to use physical
activity to meet their aims and objectives. It will focus resources on what matters most and is a way of achieving more with less.
Reducing inequalities
Evidence has been compiled which has highlighted the difference in the health of population groups in Gedling. This strategy focuses on using
physical activity and sport to reducing health inequalities associated to specific areas and groups in Gedling Borough. Its success is likely to
come from the cumulative impact of the diverse activity which this partnership strategy can deliver (Marmot Review, 2010). For example
programmes linking health and work or health and education.
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Creating a legacy from the 2012 Games
The greatest sporting event in the world is visiting London in 2012. The Changing Lifestyles Partnership will utilise the Games to make a
positive difference to the lives of people living in the Borough. An Olympic Legacy action plan will be integrated into the plans of the strategy.
SECTION 5: PRIORITY OBJECTIVES AND SECTION OUTCOMES
This section of the strategy identifies objectives and outcomes for the 4 strategic priorities.
5.1 Opportunities to be Active: Everyday Activity
The strategic aim for this area is:
Improving lives through activity: promoting active lifestyles among all Gedling residents through focused work with people who are
least active and living in areas of deprivation.
Our priorities for 2011-2015 are:
Promotion and advocacy of the benefits of everyday activity
Delivery of specific initiatives to target groups and areas enabling people to access and enjoy local activity options
Supporting and contributing to the implementation of the Nottinghamshire Partnership Healthy Weight, Healthy Nottinghamshire Obesity
Strategy
Equipping professionals with the relevant skills and information through staff training and development
Everyday Activity Outcomes:
Residents have a greater awareness of the impact of physical activity on their lives
Residents increase levels of everyday activity.
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5.2. Opportunities to be Active: Active Recreation
The strategic aim for this area is:
Providing opportunities and access for families, communities and neighbourhoods to be active more often, leading to regular participation in
moderate to high intensity activity.
Our priorities for 2011-2015 are:
Strengthening links with priority neighbourhood working groups, parish plan groups and local communities
Delivering more opportunities in local communities and strengthening existing opportunities
Active workplaces
Activity to support NHS patients improving their health outcomes and supporting individuals to better manage ill health
Outcomes for Active Recreation
An appropriate range of opportunities on offer to meet the needs of identified priority groups
An increase in the regular participation in activity within priority neighbourhoods
An increase in the number of people within the identified priority groups regularly participating in activity
The wider community are aware of the opportunities available for participation
5.3. Opportunities to be Active: Sport
The strategic aim for this area is:
More people participating and more people achieving their potential in sport through the development of sustainable community based sport
and clubs. We will have a particular focus on opportunities for young people.
Our priorities for 2011-2015 are:
Club Development – strengthening existing clubs, expanding the number of accredited clubs, development of junior sections, developing
new clubs and creating school club pathways
Coach Development – increasing the number of qualified and the quality of coaches across a range of sports within the Borough
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Volunteer Development - supporting existing and creating new volunteers, administrators and officials
Player Development - fundamental and multi skills work with young people
Outcomes for Opportunities to be active: Sport
Increase in the number of people participating in a sports club setting. Measured by Active People Survey KPI 3 Club Membership.
Baseline 2008/2009 = 25.1%. Case study examples will also be used as evidence and produced bi monthly.
Increase in the number of accredited clubs. Baseline 2010 = 23 accredited clubs. Bi monthly updates will be provided.
Gedling athletes reaching their full potential in a sporting environment. Qualitative examples – Sports awards, Grant Aid, Free Access for
National Sportspeople (fans)
Increase in the number of people volunteering in sport. Measured by Active People Survey KPI2. Baseline 2008/2009 = 25.1%. Case
study examples of how this has helped support clubs and how it has benefited
5.4 Places to be Active
The strategic aim for this area is:
To build a partnership of facility providers and users through effective communication between the Changing Lifestyles Strategy groups and the
full range of facility providers in Gedling.
Our priorities for 2011-2015 are:
Address issues raised by Everyday Activity, Active Recreation and Sport groups
Address the recommendations emerging from existing facility strategies and match them with priorities from the groups in local areas
Influence all providers, particularly schools, to enable more community use
Outcomes for Places to be Active
An Improvement of the quality, quantity and accessibility of facilities where the people can be involved in physical activity. Measured by
Active People Survey KPI 6. Baseline 2008/2009 = 74.9%.
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5.5 Equality and diversity
The purpose of this strategy is to make physical activity accessible to all communities in Gedling Borough. Many of the action areas target
underrepresented groups. This strategy promotes positive activity in line with the vision to increase the take up of sport and physical activity.
Where necessary this will involve removing the barriers that prevent people from participating in and accessing services on an equal basis. The
strategy will draw upon consultation with identified groups to deliver the required actions to meet their needs. The impact of the delivery of our
priorities will be assessed against key equality strands as defined by Government. An Equality Impact Assessment has been completed on the
strategy.
5.6 Resourcing the strategy
This strategy has been written at a time when future resources are uncertain. It is for this reason the strategy has been designed to be flexible
in order to adapt to changes in resources.
5.7 Monitoring evaluation and review
A strategy-monitoring group will meet on a bi annual basis to monitor the progress made in delivering the strategy. Lead officers of the sub
groups will report at these on the progress made toward achieving the outcomes of the sub groups. Case studies demonstrating the work
being done will also have a dual purpose of promoting the work of the Changing Lifestyle Partnership to the community. The monitoring group
will also take on an advocacy role and promoting the successes of the strategy.
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