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WWW.SPORTSMANAGEMENT.CO.UK New obesity campaign launches
Healthcare professionals have come together under the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges (AoRMC) to launch a new campaign to combat increasing levels of child and adult obesity. T e UK medical profession
– including surgeons, psychi- atrists, paediatricians and GPs – is aiming to tackle what it described as the “single great- est public health threat”. A three-month evidence-
gathering inquiry has marked the launch of the campaign to gather research and experience of actions that help reduce obesity. Among the fi ve main areas being investi-
gated by AoRMC will be the actions that can be taken by individuals, which comprise exercise in addition to diet and “positive parenting”. Fiscal incentives – including minimum pricing, personal incentives and taxation – is
T e campaign aims to be a driving force in the fi ght against UK obesity
also one of the areas that will be investigated as part of the campaign’s inquiry. AoRMC chair Professor Sir Neil Douglas
said: “T is won’t be just another report that sits on the shelf and gathers dust; it will form the bedrock of our ongoing activity.” Details:
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‘Positive role’ of green spaces outlined
New guidance highlighting the “positive role” of well-designed green spaces and parklands in the recovery of patients from illness and injury has been published by the Forestry Commission. Greenspace Design for Health and Wellbeing
provides advice on how the design of green spaces around hospitals and wellness facilities can help supplement clinical care. It is hoped the new Practice Guide will be
of interest to practitioners, planners and pol- icy makers within the NHS and others sectors involved in patient care. Forestry Commission chair Pam Warhurst
said: “We’ve all long known that we feel bet- ter aſt er spending time outdoors and in green
Well-designed parkland can boost the recovery of patients
spaces such as parks and woodland. “Now a raſt of research fi ndings in recent years have confi rmed that this experience is not just a vague impression, it represents a range of mental and physical health benefi ts.” Details:
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A pool and gym form part of the council’s vision
Councillors back £15m Didcot leisure scheme
Members of South Oxfordshire District Council’s cabinet have backed plans for a new £15m leisure centre in Didcot. T e cabinet has agreed in principle to the
proposals, as well as to invest £60,000 from the provisional capital programme towards feasibility and procurement work. According to a report put before the
committee, the minimum requirement of the planned new centre is that it includes a competition and training pool, as well as a sports hall, squash courts and a gym. Details:
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Irish government launches new 30m facilities fund
A new €30m (£25m) fund has been launched by the Irish government to provide support towards “important” sports capital projects. T e Sports Capital Programme has been announced by Michael Ring, minister of state for tourism and sport and is the fi rst round of sports capital funding made avail- able by the government for four years. Sports clubs will be able to apply for up
to €25,000 (£21,000) for new and improved facilities, as well as to purchase equipment. Details:
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