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What does the training cover?
The training explores:
- Why social workers are well placed to promote physical activity
- The latest evidence and understanding around physical activity and movement
- The benefits of movement for wellbeing, mental health, and social outcomes
- The risks of inactivity for Disabled people and others accessing social care
- Practical and safe ways to discuss and encourage movement
- How physical activity can be incorporated into care planning and strengths-based practice
- Real-life examples, scenarios, and practical approaches for everyday social work settings
The training recognises that physical activity looks different for everyone and focuses on achievable, meaningful movement that works for individuals.
“I didn’t think this was for me. But the training is really important because it fits what we do and moves our profession forward in really positive ways. Promoting physical activity is not something I thought about but is definitely something I will be doing from now.”
Social Work Participant
Key stats on the programme
The Moving Social Care Programme has continued to grow significantly across England, demonstrating strong engagement from social workers, universities, and sector partners.
Training and Reach (to Dec 2025)
- 132 CPD training sessions delivered to practicing social workers and social care professionals
- 2,713 practitioners trained through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions
- 32 university training sessions delivered to student social workers
- 755 student social workers engaged across universities and teaching partnerships
- Training delivered or scheduled across 34 universities in England
- Engagement with 49% of universities delivering Social Work England-approved programmes
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Get Yourself Active launches new Social Care Activity packGet Yourself Active launches new Social Care Activity pack
This story is about the launch of a new resource for social care workers to help them support Disabled people to be active.
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Helen Black, our Moving Social Care Training Officer, wrote about her recent trip up to the University of Chester to taking part in their Social Work Day. It was a day full of insightful and reflective conversations with social work students interested in how they can better centre the lived experience of Disabled people in their practices! Read on to hear more about the day.
