Issue - meetings

 Physical Activity update by the Health Improvement Team

The group gave consideration to a new position statement for physical activity which had been prepared for Argyll and Bute by the Health and Wellbeing Partnership, which was launched in January 2015.

The group heard from Yennie van Oostende, Senior health Improvement Specialist who outlined the 7 key target areas for action.  Ms van Oostende also made reference to a short film which it was agreed would be circulated to members of the group. She pointed out that a Sports Hub was being developed throughout different areas in Argyll and Bute and GPs routinely made referrals to local Leisure facilities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F5Sly9JQao

Discussion took place on the work being undertaken by the Council to promote physical activity to employees including the Healthy Working Life’s initiative. It was noted that there were initiatives in place such as the Health and Well-being Grants scheme which could help with promoting physical activity in localities.

Decision

The group agreed to note the report and reference the link to the film.

(Reference: Report by Health Improvement Principal Argyll and Bute CHP, dated 10 March 2015, submitted)