Health and Wellbeing of Adults News – November 2025
Everyday Active
Everyday Active is Active Kent & Medway’s flagship campaign helping more people to be more active in their everyday life. The website, www.everydayactivekent.org.uk is central to the campaign. It promotes activities offered by partners countywide and provides support and resources for health professionals, social prescribers, One You advisers and other partners to have meaningful and productive conversations about physical activity.
Free Workshops
The Everyday Active Workshop is for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge and understanding of the benefits of physical activity, to feel confident about having conversations with others to help get more people, more active across Kent and Medway. Join us online for one of our FREE workshops taking place on:
- Tuesday 2 December 2025, 13:00 – 14:30
- Wednesday 22 April 2026, 10:00 – 11:00
- Thursday 2 July 2026, 12:30 – 13:30
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, 14:00 – 15:00
“Highly informative and impactful, made me think about my own activity levels as well as the importance of encouraging our service users.” Previous Attendee
Follow this link to book a workshop
Everyday Active TEAM Challenge
Keeping active is great for our physical health and improving our mental wellbeing and doing it as a team can be especially rewarding.
Gather your colleagues, friends or family and join the new Everyday Active TEAM Challenge in January 2026 and let’s move together. You don’t have to be active with your team members but do support and encourage each other throughout the month. Whether you’re walking, wheeling, swimming, cycling or just staying active, every step counts. Track your progress, compete with other teams and enjoy the journey to a healthier lifestyle.
To take part, all you have to do is sign up to Kent’s free Activity Tracker and start logging your activities from 1 January 2026 – 31 January 2026. Prize draw winners are randomly selected at the end of the Challenge.
Everyday Active on Screen
To help spread the word about Everyday Active and encourage more people to become more active, we’ve produced some Everyday Active posters, postcards and z-fold cards which are free and available to all.
We have also produced some short films which can be used for in-house screens at GP Surgeries, waiting rooms, libraries, workplaces. If you would like to add a short film to your in-house screen, please contact us at activekent@kent.gov.uk and we will share the relevant files or you can download them directly.
Mental Health in Motion
UK Active’s Mental Health in Motion report highlights the powerful link between physical activity and mental wellbeing, revealing that 72% of people with mental health conditions say exercise helps them stay well and remain in work, yet only 16% meet the recommended 150 minutes of activity per week.
The study, supported by Mind, shows that improving mental health is the top reason for joining gyms and leisure centres, with 85% citing it as their main motivation. However, barriers such as cost, confidence and feeling uncomfortable persist, particularly among women and younger adults. The report calls for greater collaboration between employers, policymakers and the fitness sector to make physical activity an everyday essential.
Find an Activity near You
Active Kent & Medway’s activity finder, powered by Played, allows you to discover what physical activity and sport opportunities are available near you. Whether you’re wanting to join a new group, try out a new class or see what other sessions are available in your local area, the finder will help you explore what’s on offer.
If you’re a local activity provider who would like to add your sessions to the finder, you can input your details for free onto Open Sessions and the activity finder will pick up the session details from there. For support, please email activekent@kent.gov.uk and one of the team will be in touch.
Gift Ideas to Live Longer Better
Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge, especially when you want to give something that promotes a longer, healthier and happier life.
Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or just because, gifts that encourage well-being and longevity are thoughtful and appreciated. From trainers (not slippers!) to fitness gadgets and active days out, nutritious food recipes and mindfulness tools, there are countless options to help your loved ones live their best lives.
Discover our top 12 inspiring gift ideas that can be given at any time of the year (not just for Christmas!), contributing to a healthier, more active, fulfilling lifestyle.
Follow this link to discover gift ideas to Live Longer Better
Funding Opportunities
Forever Active Kent Fund
Active Kent & Medway is excited to launch the Forever Active Kent Fund, in partnership with Kent County Council, a microgrants programme supporting local organisations to deliver inclusive physical activity opportunities for adults over 50 across Kent.
With grants of up to £6,000 per year for three years, the Fund aims to improve strength, balance and mobility through accessible 12-week programmes, helping people aged 50+ stay active, connected and independent.
Applications open 1 December 2025 and close 11 January 2026.
The Social Impact Gateway
Social Enterprise Kent have designed a new service to connect Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations with sources of corporate and public sector funding, to make the application process simpler, fairer and more transparent.
Whether you’re a grassroots community group or a well-established charity, the Social Impact Gateway will give you access to corporate and public sector partners who are ready to invest in projects that tackle inequality, improve wellbeing and build stronger communities.
Inclusive Communications
To make sessions more welcoming and accessible, we encourage all clubs and sports providers to use Activity Alliance’s Inclusive Communications Factsheets. These practical resources offer clear guidance on language, imagery and messaging that resonates with disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
By adopting inclusive communication, you’ll not only promote your activities more effectively but also help break down barriers, ensuring everyone feels informed, valued and motivated to take part.
Other News
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you
If there’s anything in this newsletter you’d like to discuss, then just get in touch and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible. Please email: activekent@kent.gov.uk
If you received this newsletter via a colleague and you’d like to receive future newsletters into your own inbox, just follow the link below: