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Welcome to our new website
This news update will give you all the information you need to know about our new website, what you’ll find on it, and how to use it.
We’re hiring: Project Manager at Get Yourself Active
This news update details the latest job posting – the Project Manager maternity cover role at Get Yourself Active.
We are Sport England partners
This story details the funding we received from Sport England to become partners and tackle inequalities.
GYA’s Response to the Disability Action Plan
The Government has released its Disability Action Plan (DAP), claiming to take action across widespread policy areas to ‘improve Disabled people’s lives.’ They have included some commitments involving physical activity, but none tackle the root causes that are excluding Disabled people from being active ourselves.
Hear All About Our Event: Uniting To Re-energise The Movement Landscape!
We were delighted to host an event in September, aiming to unite Disabled people, workers from the health and social care sector, and the physical activity sphere, all with the same shared goal of breaking down the barriers we face as Disabled people when moving and being physically active. It was a day filled with important conversations, valuable reflections and co-production practices! Read this article to hear more reflections on the day. We’re looking forward to continuing the work this event has sparked and encouraged.
New Co-Production Guide For Physical Activity Sector!
Movement without Barriers: Moving More for Less
We have launched the fourth episode of Movement without Barriers, our new series on accessible physical activity. This episode discusses how to make physical activity affordable.
Dismantling the Activity Trap
Disabled people fearful of being physically active, says new report Disability Rights UK’s new report, Dismantling the Activity Trap, reveals that 80% of Disabled claimants worry about being physically active because they fear having their benefits denied or taken away. Many feel trapped between wanting to be active and protecting the financial support they depend on.
Movement without Barriers: Your Right to Participate
We have launched the third episode of Movement without Barriers, our new series on accessible physical activity. This episode discusses your right to participate in physical activity as a Disabled person.
Movement without Barriers: Moving for Mental Health
We have launched the second episode of Movement without Barriers, our series on accessible physical activity. This episode discusses the impact of movement on your mental wellbeing and how they can support one another.
Movement without Barriers: Episode 1 Release!
We have launched the first episode of Movement without Barriers, our new series on accessible physical activity. Find out more details on how to watch and get involved on this page!
Celebrating Change, Sharing Success: Moving More Takes Everyone
A reflection from partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin on the Get Yourself Active Local programme, exploring what comes next in the journey towards a more inclusive and active society.
Movement without Barriers: New Series Coming Soon
Hear about our new co-produced video series, Movement without Barriers, coming in September. Featuring lived experience, practical advice, and real stories, these videos aim to help Disabled people feel more confident in finding ways to move that work for you.
Moving Social Care Resources
This page features a summary of resources from our Moving Social Care programme, developed alongside our partners, aimed to support social care practitioners to promote physical activity for Disabled people.
Research and Co-Production in Moving Social Care
Co-production and continual evaluation are central to the Moving Social Care programme. This page explains more about our research methods and approach to co-production.
Moving Social Care Training for Professionals
Our training at Moving Social Care aims to equip social care practitioners with the skills and knowledge you need to support Disabled people to be more physically active. What exactly is our training about, and who are we delivering it to? Read on to find more.
Moving Social Care: About Us Through the Phases
In this page, we’ll take you through the different phases of the Moving Social Care programme and why it matters, starting from research and discovery, moving through training and development up until today, Phase 3.
Building a more inclusive future: Supporting Disabled people to move more in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
Learn more about how the Get Yourself Active programme partnered with Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin to launch GYA Local across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and the difference it made to Disabled people and social care workers in the area.
