Health Professionals Resources

Here is further information and resources about how physical activity can be used to improve people's lives.

Health Programmes & Resources - Secondary Care and Community Partners

Health Programmes & Resources - Primary Care

Chief Medical Officer's Recommendations for Physical Activity:

Move More, Be Stronger and Sit Less

Physical activity guidelines: early years (under 5s)

Physical activity guidelines: children and young people (5 to 18 years)

Physical activity guidelines: disabled children and disabled young people

Physical activity guidelines: pregnancy and after childbirth

Physical activity guidelines: adults and older adults

Physical activity guidelines: disabled adults

Further information to support people to move more

Falls Prevention

Find more information on how you can support people to stay strong and steady and reduce slips and trips.

Long Term Health Conditions

Find more information on support and courses available in Somerset for people living with LTHC’s.

Workplace Health

Employee wellbeing plays a major part in business performance and productivity. Support colleagues here with some useful resources.

Be Active At Home

There's plenty you can do at home to keep active - here are some ideas and resources that can get you and others moving!

Read more from our latest news and impact reports

Join Us: Somerset Moves Strategy Partner Event

Join Us: Somerset Moves Strategy Partner Event

Join Us at the Somerset Moves Strategy Partner Engagement Event 2026

John's Move to independence story

John's Move to independence story

John, 82, was referred to M2I after a hospital stay with COVID-19 and pneumonia. He wanted to regain his mobility and become more independent at home. Read his story here...

SASP Impact Report 25/26

SASP Impact Report 25/26

Our 2025-26 Impact Report shares how, together with partners across Somerset, we are changing the conditions that enable more people to be active.

CMO physical activity guidelines refresh

CMO physical activity guidelines refresh

New physical activity guidelines emphasise importance of moving more - no matter how small