Islington has a wide-ranging and diverse physical activity offer in Islington but many more residents could benefit from the powerful impact that comes from being active.
About the Active Together strategy
The Islington Active Together strategy contains our plans to focus on the borough’s least active residents, supporting groups who are traditionally less likely to take part in physical activity, and making the most of the potential for physical activity to support mental health and prevent and help people manage long-term conditions.
The council, NHS, voluntary and community sector and residents all have a part to play in influencing people to be more active.
You can read the strategy by clicking the button and opening or downloading.
The strategy includes:
- benefits of physical activity
- the amount of physical activity we should do
- how active Islington is.
Five priorities
The strategy has five main areas and commitments.
Active facilities
Full impact of and access to our physical activity venues and facilities, including:
- leisure centres
- swimming pools
- multi-use games areas
- school sports centres.
Active communities
Strengthening the role of communities in delivering physical activity, including:
- sports clubs
- community groups
- schools
- early years settings
- businesses and workplaces.
Active environments
Making sure our outdoor environments are appealing, promote active travel and influence residents to move more. These include:
- high streets
- neighbourhoods
- parks
- open spaces.
Active health and social care
Connecting with health and social care services to emphasise the importance of physical activity in preventing and managing long-term health conditions and promoting good mental health.
Finding ways to be physically active
Working with partners to improve information and access to where and how residents can be active.
Related information
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Islington leisure centres
Find leisure centres and pitches in Islington managed by GLL
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Sport and physical activity for all
Information on all the sport and activity on offer in Islington
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Physical activity and health
Physical activity has many health benefits
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Support to deliver physical activity
Information for organisations to deliver sport or physical activity in Islington
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Parks for Health
Parks for Health is Islington Council's vision for parks and green spaces in the 21st century.
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Health Matters: Physical activity and long-term conditions
GOV.UK article about the benefit of physical activity for the prevention and management of long-term conditions in adults
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UK Chief Medical Officer's physical activity guidelines
Guidance for health professionals, policymakers and others working to promote physical activity, sport and exercise for health benefits
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Sports England - Active Lives
Sport England collects data showing activity levels across England