We want more people to be more physically active in later life. Maintaining and improving muscle strength and balance can help people in later life live independently and reduce the risk of falls.
Greater Manchester committed to widening access and participation in active travel
Active travel is key to people being happier, healthier and more connected. And yet levels of active travel drop off rapidly with age. How then, can we consider opportunities to increase levels of participation?
Better walking and cycling infrastructure crucial to keeping over 50s healthy
Our new report emphasises that well-designed neighbourhoods that enable people to walk and cycle are vital to helping people in their 50s and 60s stay active.
Best foot forward: Exploring the barriers and enablers to active travel among 50-70 year olds
This report summarises the findings of our work on active travel and, for the first time, sets out the factors that govern active travel behaviours in people aged 50 to 70.
This webinar explored the motivators and barriers to active travel for people in their 50s and 60s, and by extension, what might work to get people in this age group walking or cycling as their default mode of travel.
Our response to the government's announcement on social care
We welcome the government’s steps towards sustainable funding for the social care system, which has been kicked into the long grass by successive governments.
Physical inactivity in mid-life is putting millions at risk of poor health in older age
Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for poor health and disability in later life, and yet nearly a quarter of people aged 50 to 70 do less than thirty minutes of physical activity a week.