18 October 2018 by
Moving Medicine – prescribing physical activity for a healthier London
At London Sport’s recent Active London event, Sir Muir Gray spoke of two healthcare revolutions that had an ‘amazing’ impact. The first was the public health revolution and the work of John Snow in tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho (in 1854) to a water pump which led to fundamental changes in the
18 October 2018 by
Active London: tackling inactivity differently
On 28 September at the KIA Oval we had our Active London event, bringing together hundreds of stakeholders from across physical activity, public health, transport, policy, environment and education to tackle the inactivity crisis head on. Take a look back here at some of the highlights here. Bringing new ways of thinking At London Sport,
17 October 2018 by
Exploring the role of SportTech in creating health solutions for Londoners
London Sport are bringing SportTech to the forefront of physical activity and mental health provision once again with their Embracing the Future event this November. The workshop event, sponsored by Notting Hill Genesis, on 1 November at Plexal in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will look at how SportTech can improve health outcomes. Delegates will
16 October 2018 by
London Sport launch collaboration with UK Deaf Sport
London Sport are launching a new partnership with UK Deaf Sport to increase the number of physical activity opportunities delivered to deaf or hard of hearing residents across the capital. With inactivity substantially higher amongst London residents with hearing impairments (57.8%) than average (24.8%), the partnership will increase awareness of existing participation opportunities. The collaboration,
16 October 2018 by
London Sport joins Loughborough University’s Collaborative Project
London Sport are delighted to have been announced as a project partner for Loughborough University London’s Collaborative Project for the first time. The university, based in the Midlands but with a post-graduate campus in the capital, will collaborate with 35 respected national and international organisations during the scheme. Almost 1,000 students will be involved tackling
