Physical Activity
The County Durham Physical Activity Strategy aims to encourage more people to participate in regular physical activity regardless of age, gender, ability or affordability. The strategy has four main themes of Young People and Education, Community, Workplace and Primary Care.
You can download the Physical Activity Strategy from the link to the right.
In this section
Get Active In Easington
Get Active aims to 'get more people more active more often' increasing participation in physical activity in order to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Easington.
Walks in County Durham and Darlington
Walks and other popular events available in County Durham and Darlington for all ages and all levels of fitness
Stepometers
Stepometers are a relatively inexpensive way of measuring the amount of exercise you take on a daily basis.
IMPACT - Social Prescribing for Better Physical and Mental Health
There are now more than 1000 activities on the IMPACT social prescribing website. Members of the public and professionals can access information on activities that aim to improve the population's health in County Durham and Darlington. Most of the activities are free and the majority do not require medical referral. The website welcomes organisations in County Durham and Darlington to submit activities for inclusion on the site. Activities on IMPACT include physical activity, arts and creativity, learning, volunteering, befriending and self help.
Go to: IMPACT - Social Prescribing for Better Physical and Mental Health