Physical Activity Working Group
Benefitting Cornwall's health, wellbeing and economy through physical activity
Who we are
People working in Cornwall, from a range of different organisations, with an interest in getting the population more physically active.
What we do
• Work together to achieve a joined up approach
• Raise awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity
• Implement local interventions to reduce barriers
• Communicate opportunities for engagement
How we do it
• Make best use of resources by working together
• Develop the 'Get Active Cornwall' website as a central point of contact for getting active
• Share good practice
Group Members
Mike Thomas Cornwall Sports Partnership
Jenna Palmer Cornwall Sports Partnership
Rachel Faulkner Workplace Health Co-ordinator, NHS Health Promotion
Lewis Jones Physical Activity Lead, NHS Health Promotion
Steve Smeeth Workplace Health and Wellbeing, Cornwall Council
Saffy Setohy The Works Dance Agency
Dot Peryer The Works Dance Agency
Rachael Thomas Cornwall Council - Cycling
Neil Hutchinson Amateur Swimming Association
Gareth Dix Physical Activity Lead, Cornwall Council
Simon Murray Sustrans
Lesley Pallet Workforce Health and Well-being Advisor, NHS
Chloe Joslin Natural England
Kate James Natural England
Recent work of the physical activity working group members
- Development of physical activity offer in support of Workplace Health Awards
- Contribution to the development and profile raising of 'Get Active Cornwall' , as the first stop for physical activity website, encouraging people to become more active
- Bike week
- Big Splash - support for 10 month campaign aimed at getting more people swimming
- GP referral - development of a county wide consistent offer
- Cornwall Council development of workplace health initiative
- Support for Cornwall's first Beach Games
- Initial gap analysis of physical activity services in the county
- Open weekend - celebration of the one year to go to London 2012
- Support for walk to work and walk to school weeks
Want to know more about how physical activity can help you deliver your aims, or enquire about joining the group?
Contact Mike Thomas at Cornwall Sports Partnership: 01872 323337 / mithomas@cornwall.gov.uk
