Calling all healthcare professionals with a passion for physical activity!
@activeoxfordshire.bsky.social is on the lookout for a Place-Based Physical Activity Clinical Champion.
Find out more and apply athttps://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0066-26-0000
@sport-england-se.bsky.social
We are recruiting for a Physical Activity Clinical Champion (PACC), organising and delivering clinician-to-clinician training on physical activity for management of long-term health conditions.
🔵Fixed term position until 31st March 2027.
🔵15 hours p.w.
Applications close Friday 16th January.
Move Together logo. Quote "I couldn't have done it without the support of Move Together, I don't need to be in the position that I was before again: worried to move." activoxfordshire.org/news-and-events
💬 In our latest blog, we look back on the successes of #MoveTogether since launching in 2021 - reaching over 16,000 residents in total, expanding its support offering, and supporting participants to reclaim their independence to reach new heights. ⛰️
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In November, our Sport Welfare Officer Heidi attended the bi-annual Sport Welfare face-to-face day. 🤝
"It was a great opportunity to share learning with colleagues from across the network on the value of listening and lived experience.”
Learn more about our work in Safeguarding and Welfare:
Infographic entitled "YouMove" that reads 16,934 people now signed up to YouMove. 61% of children report improvements in happiness. 32% of all children in Oxfordshire eligible for benefit-related free school meals now signed up to YouMove. 68% of families use their cards at least monthly. 83% of families very likely to recommend YouMove.
We're thrilled to share that YouMove is now reaching 16,934 people across the county, allowing families to get active together and enjoy swimming, dance, yoga and more. 💃
We're also reaching 268 Early Years families since launch in 2024. 🙌
We look forward to hearing more as the year continues!
In our county, 26% of children cannot swim 25m when leaving primary school. In our priority neighbourhoods, the figure is 44%.
In our latest blog, we reflect on shared learning from our Swimming and Water Safety Summit, and how collaboration is our greatest asset when confronting inequality. 🏊
A person standing with arms spread out and a smile, inside of a chalk circle labelled "stand in here: this person rocks!" in front of a bike shelter in a residential area.
A collection of chalk drawings on a concrete surface beside a bike shed, including drawings of stars, the word "OCA" and various cartoon drawings.
A chalk shape with writing that reads "hop 10 times" on a concrete surface.
Last week, we hosted a chalking session at Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, inviting families to bring their design ideas for the development of our 'Play Corridor'!
As part of our Active Neighbourhood Scans work, the area will be developed into an outdoor activity space for all to enjoy. 🌷
We're proud of our continuing journey towards becoming an anti-racist organisation.
Hear from Hayley Bennett, one of our amazing partners helping us to implement this change, about our progress so far:
Learn more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments: lnkd.in/eX8MC8BU
Image of Blenheim Palace grounds and several walkers, with a quote Blenheim is very good for me. The walks are fantastic. The fresh air gives me a lot of confidence, because I don’t like a lot of people. It does me a lot of good, the fresh air and meeting new people. Active Oxfordshire logo
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reflecting on the crucial role that mental health plays in physical activity and the work we do. ❤️🩹
Whether it's hearing from Active Travel project participants or people who've benefitted from Move Together, this feedback is always uplifting and inspiring. 🙌
ParkPlay has landed in Blackbird Leys, bringing weekly free outdoor play for families to enjoy together!
On Friday, Josh spoke with BBC Radio Oxford about this new opportunity for local families to get active. 🫶
📆Every Saturday, 10am
📍Blackbird Leys Park
Learn more and sign up:
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Three people walking across the wooden floor of a sports hall. The person on the left is wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and black running shoes. The person in the middle is wearing an orange t-shirt, black shorts and white running shoes. The person on the right is wearing a black and blue hoodie, black leggings and black running shoes.
Two individuals watch as two participants pass a yellow ball between them in a sports hall. The individual to the left wears a black t-shirt, black shorts and black running shoes. The next individual wears a blue and black hoodie, black leggings and black running shoes. The next individual wears a black long sleeve top, black shorts and black running shoes. The individual on the right wears an orange t-shirt, black shorts and white running shoes. Participants in the background are sat at a folding desk.
8 individuals walk around an array of green, red and yellow plastic cones on a school hall floor.
Last week, we worked with the Activity Alliance to arrange training for school staff responsible for leading PE and Sports activities. ⚽
This training aims to provide staff with the knowledge and confidence in adapting their school PE for all pupils, ensuring everyone has a chance to benefit. 🫶
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Earlier this week, Christine delivered the Physical Activity Clinical Champion (PACC) session to BSc & MSc physiotherapy students at Oxford Brookes University. 📚
“It’s a special opportunity to be able to inspire the next physiotherapy generation"
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/aurs2apm
This week, we officially launched Year 3 of the Community Outreach Active Travel (COAT) Fund! 🚲
With projects supporting walking and wheeling, bike libraries, improving road safety, sustainability and more, it's a great opportunity to implement lasting change. 🚶🌳
Learn more and apply here:
Last week, we hosted Sport England and the Active Partnerships National Team, discussing our place-based work, and how Place Universal Offer is set to supercharge this progress. 💪
📖 Click to read our latest blog, reflecting on the visit and our work with communities.
@sport-england-se.bsky.social
Three people sat at a welcome desk in a community centre, beside a banner reading "Oxfordshire On The Move", with a gathering of people in the background enjoying refreshments and conversating.
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We’re excited to host the second Oxfordshire on the Move event this year in Didcot! 🙌
Today we’re connecting with over 100 partners from across Oxfordshire and beyond to address the barriers residents face in becoming more physically active. 🤝
We can't wait to hear all about their amazing work! 🫶
Our Impact Video for 2024-25 is here! Together with our incredible partners and local communities, we’ve reached over 20,000 residents – a record for us as an Active Partnership. 🏅
Watch the video now and hear from residents about how physical activity is changing lives. ❤️
This week is #nationalinclusionweek, a week dedicated to celebrating the countless benefits of inclusion within the workplace 🙌
Read our latest blog post from our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Phoebe, about how we embed inclusivity in all that we do. 💪
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A large soft play area in a warehouse space
A diverse crowd, gathered to hear a woman speak, with some taking photographs on camera phones
A drum kit in a sound proof, yellow-floored room, with a cupboard, chair and a guitar in its case resting against the wall
Yesterday, Ellie and Josh attended the launch of the new Leys Youth Hub in Blackbird Leys! 🎉
It's amazing to see the amazing facilities in the new space, and we're looking forward to seeing its positive impact in the community. 🫶
@oxfordshirecc.bsky.social @oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social
A woman stood holding a Goalball in front of a goal, wearing goggles on her head
It was an opportunity for those with visual impairments to come along and try new activities such as kayaking on the river before trying their hand at Goalball.
Four people sat on the floor of a hall, one person standing, in front of a goalball goal
![It was also exciting for those of us who had not tried similar sports before to experience playing blind [...], highlighting the importance of communication between teammates.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mxrisub3ow2oonsftijtucbj/bafkreigzek7wwozj2p2q2yhbp6n6yid3gmthyjvrj5d4iqs2bmydpady4m)
It was also exciting for those of us who had not tried similar sports before to experience playing blind [...], highlighting the importance of communication between teammates.
Earlier this month, our Sport Welfare Manager, Heidi, was invited by Oxfordshire Goalball to try her hand at the sport with MyVision Oxfordshire at Falcon Boat Club! 🥅
It's great to see how the team gets stuck in with inclusive sport, and we look forward to hearing more from the club! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce that our Community Outreach Active Travel (COAT) programme has been shortlisted for Modeshift's Community Engagement Project of the Year award! 👏
Thanks to our partners for their continued support, and best of luck to all the nominees!
Inclusive Walking Groups: creating more accessible walking and wheeling groups and events. In this workshop, we’ll hear from MyVision Oxfordshire as they share some insight into their award-winning Green Walks project, designed to build the confidence and wellbeing of blind and visually-impaired people while engaging with local green spaces. In the workshop, you can expect to discover: How the project was set up and developed Outcomes and case studies How to guide blind and visually impaired people Tips and tricks for setting up Oxfordshire On The Move - Creating a happier, healthier, more active Oxfordshire - together
🔦Oxfordshire On The Move Workshop Spotlight: Inclusive Walking Groups: creating more accessible walking and wheeling groups and events🌳
Join us for our next Oxfordshire On The Move event on 26th September at GWP District Community Centre, Didcot!
Learn more and register here:
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📆Applications for the Active Neighbourhood Ideas Fund for Banbury Grimsbury close on 19th September!
Got an idea of how to make Grimsbury a better place to be active? We want to hear from you! 🏃♂️
Click below to make your voice heard, and be part of shaping your community.🗣️
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Since launch, the Opening School Facilities initiative, in collaboration with North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership, helped to deliver meaningful change for people across the county. ❤️🩹
📖Read our latest blog post to see how, despite the end of its funding, OSF continues to impact communities:
On Monday, we gathered in the office to catch up, but more importantly, for a game of rounders! 🏏
After our talk of embedding physical activity into the work day, we thought we'd put our money where our mouth is. 🏃
PSA: if you have a free hour, rounders is a great way to break up the work day! 🌞
A family walking along a pavement in a green space, holding umbrellas and pushing a pram, with two other participants following behind.
Two individuals having a conversation in front of a board names 'IDEAS', placing post-it notes on the board.
A woman sat down holding a clipboard, giving a talk to seated participants in a sports hall.
Following some incredible progress through Active Neighbourhood Scans, we wanted to share our resources to help more communities. 🤲
Our ANS Toolkit breaks down planning, organising, promoting and running a scan, and how to utilise and capitalise on learning outcomes.
🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/ep5n92vf
“Since discovering Move Together I have lost four stone. The support and encouragement I get from my friends, family and the Move Together team - checking on how I am getting on - have been so important.”
“At my last diabetes check-up with my GP, he was shocked at how much weight I’ve lost. A year after my diagnosis I am so much happier than I was and am proud to have proved to the doctor that I don’t need to go on medication to manage my condition.”
Move Together is helping participants across the county get active and reach their health goals. 💜
Hear from a participant about how self-referring to the pathway changed their life, and learn more about Move Together and its impact in 24-25 below! 👇
www.activeoxfordshire.org/move-together
A toolkit for creating inclusive activities: learning from insight on the impact of physical activity on learning disabled adults. Anjali Dance Company, who run inclusive dance sessions for adults with learning disabilities, will be sharing their insight into the positive impact that art and movement has. The workshop will equip you with the tools to increase the inclusivity of your own sessions and activities. This workshop may be useful for you if you’re a social worker, carer, healthcare professional, social prescriber, or directly delivering activities. Illustrations of people dancing, and a pair sat on a bench. Oxfordshire On The Move. Creating a happier, healthier, more active Oxfordshire - together.
Oxfordshire on the Move workshop spotlight🚨
'A toolkit for creating inclusive activities: learning from insight on the impact of physical activity on learning disabled adults'
In this workshop, Anjali Dance Company discuss inclusivity in dance and beyond.
Learn more: lnkd.in/eg7jSAEa
Over the summer holidays, we’ve been hosting free disability-inclusive Multisport days, with the aim of connecting families with inclusive sports clubs and getting ourselves some fresh air! 🌿
With our partners' help, we've seen the benefits of inclusive physical activity for people of all abilities.
🚨Funding deadline!🚨
Applications close on 19th September for our Active Neighbourhoods Ideas Fund in Banbury Grimsbury.
💡Do you have an idea that tackles issues of accessibility, utilising green space, improving community or conflicting spaces?
Learn more and fill out the application form:
Oxfordshire on the Move workshop spotlight🚨
Join us for the 'Beyond the Swim Summit - Diving into action and turning ideas into outcomes' workshop on 26th Sept.
In the workshop, we'll cover barriers to water safety, and discuss collaborative ways to make change.
Register here: lnkd.in/eg7jSAEa
