Research and evaluation
The Moving Social Care programme is supported by a growing evidence base through multiple interconnected research streams, including:
- Interprofessional working in health and social care
- Intersectionality and physical activity
- Conversational analysis and communication tools
- Social Work Physical Activity Champions
- Social worker wellbeing and movement
Evaluation findings consistently demonstrate increased practitioner:
- Knowledge and understanding of physical activity
- Confidence in discussing movement and wellbeing
- Ability to incorporate physical activity into care planning
- Understanding of physical activity as a social justice and rights-based issue
Co-production and lived experience
Co-production remains central to the programme. Disabled people, carers, social workers, academics, and practitioners continue to shape the programme’s design, resources, research, and strategic direction.
The co-production approach helps ensure that programme outputs are:
- Grounded in lived experience
- Accessible and inclusive
- Relevant to practice realities
- Focused on rights, wellbeing, and meaningful participation
Latest news & updates
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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.
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Movement without Barriers: The Activity Trap
We have launched the fifth and final episode of Movement without Barriers, our series on accessible physical activity. This episode discusses the Activity Trap research, what it is and how we can combat it.
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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.
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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.
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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!
