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Harnessing the benefits of physical activity across the NHS in England

By Dr. Naddia Atif (GP at Hazeldene Medical Centre) | 02 April 2025

Following the NHS England statement on physical activity, Manchester GP Dr Naddia Atif looks at how healthcare professionals can keep moving and the support they can offer their patients.

More opportunities than ever to get involved in GM Walking Festival 2025

By GM Moving | 06 February 2025

It's time to get involved and share the joy of The GM Walking Festival 2025, part of National Walking Month.

Stockport Creating Active Schools (CAS): A Case Story of Success and Impact

By GM Moving | 30 January 2025

In Stockport, using the Creating Active Schools (CAS) framework has become a catalyst for transforming physical activity within local schools.

Walks and Wheels programme launched

By Transport for Greater Manchester | 30 January 2025

The new programme supports people in Greater Manchester to become more active by walking, wheeling and cycling.

CMO report is right, active travel must be everyone's business

By Louise Robbins, Strategic Lead for Walking (GM Moving) | 15 January 2025

Louise takes a closer look at the active travel chapter within the latest Chief Medical Officer’s annual report and how it relates to our ongoing work in Greater Manchester.

Active travel has big role to play in supporting our NHS

By Kate Harding, Strategic Lead for Health Inequalities (GM Moving) | 14 January 2025

Active Travel – as highlighted in the CMO's Annual Report – supports our NHS through a more active NHS workforce and through more active residents with reduced need for health services.