Health & Wellbeing of Adults Newsletter July 2026
Our Annual Review 2025-26
We’re delighted to share our 2025-26 Annual Review. From supporting communities to move more, to developing new partnerships and testing new approaches, 2025–26 has been a year full of learning, collaboration and impact.
Our review looks back at the people, projects and partnerships that have helped shape the year, sharing what we’ve achieved together and what we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’ve worked with us, supported our programmes or simply share our vision of more people, more active, more often across Kent and Medway, thank you for being part of the journey.
Active Kent & Medway's 2026 Conference
SAVE THE DATE: The 2026 Active Kent & Medway Conference will take place on Tuesday 13 October 2026, from 9:30 to 15:30 at the Kent Event Centre, Detling, Kent, ME14 3JF. Bookings will open in September, and you will receive an email to register, but please save the date and add to your calendar.
Our keynote speaker will be Andy Taylor (CEO, Active Partnerships National Organisation). You will also hear from representatives across the sport, physical activity and health sectors as they take part in a Q&A session. There will be a choice of short briefing sessions, as well as the opportunity to network with other delegates. We do hope you can join us on 13 October 2026.
Follow this link to keep up to date with our 2026 Conference
Everyday Active
Partner Hub
Everyday Active has been designed to assist health practitioners in having effective conversations with their patients about physical activity, that can lead to meaningful and sustainable behaviour change. Another of our primary objectives is to help leisure providers and community organisations engage new audiences in physical activity.
On the Partner Hub you will find our partner toolkit, downloadable resources, training opportunities, physical activity guidelines and a range of partner resources such as links to disability and health condition specific information as well as local networks, local campaigns and national campaigns.
Follow this link to access the Partner Hub
Champions
Across Kent and Medway, our Everyday Active Champions inspire their communities to move more and live healthier lives. They are passionate individuals who share our vision of more people, more active, more often. We have Champions representing 12 communities across the county, each bringing their unique energy to the Everyday Active campaign.
We’re currently seeking Champions in Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Dartford. To understand more about the role, four of our Everyday Active Champions share their thoughts and experiences.
Follow this link to learn more about the Champion role
If you’re enthusiastic about health and wellbeing and want to take on a Champion role to make a difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Please email Yasmin, our Everyday Active Officer at yasmin.hosken@kent.gov.uk
Moving Medicine for Everybody
The recently launched ‘Moving Medicine for Everybody’ website marks an exciting step forward in supporting people with long-term health conditions to move safely and confidently.
The new initiative is designed to empower individuals by providing access to trusted, practical advice on how to incorporate more movement into daily life. By focusing on simple, achievable ways to stay active, the platform aims to help people improve their wellbeing and live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Wellbeing and Exercise in Pregnancy
Wellbeing and Exercise in Pregnancy Programme (WEPP) has been created by pelvic health physiotherapists to provide easy access to safe and effective free exercise programmes and useful resources during and after pregnancy.
Exercise in pregnancy has a number of benefits for you and your baby including reduced risk of high blood pressure, reduced risk of gestational diabetes and reduced risk of low mood. They offer: Exercise videos taught by midwives, physiotherapists and special instructors, expert pregnancy and postnatal information from your maternity team, lifestyle challenges and pregnancy facts.
We Roam in Kent
We Roam is expanding across Kent after a successful 6-month pilot in Gravesham. WeRoam is a free, Kent-based app designed to get people moving more by turning everyday walking, wheeling, and cycling into fun local adventures. It encourages users to explore their surroundings by collecting virtual “Roam Markers,” earning points, and taking part in low-pressure weekly and monthly challenges, all without the need for a gym or specialist equipment.
With a focus on wellbeing as well as activity, the app helps people discover new places nearby, build healthy habits at their own pace, and feel the mental and physical benefits of spending more time outdoors.
Health and Nature Training
Applications are open for the accredited Level 3 Certificate in Nature-based Practice training. Learn how nature can support mental health and wellbeing and develop the skills and knowledge needed to deliver nature-based interventions to communities across Kent.
Facilitated by Explore Kent and funded by Kent County Council Public Health, the training is being delivered in partnership with Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC. Priority will be given to organisations working with high-need communities and those committed to providing inclusive, accessible opportunities. Application deadline is Sunday 2 August 2026.
Activities in the Park
Park Yoga in Kent
Park Yoga is a registered charity that provides free yoga sessions in parks across the country every Sunday morning between May and September. Everyone’s welcome to attend – regardless of age, background or ability.
Victoria Park in Ashford is the first location in Kent to hold these inclusive, welcoming and friendly sessions. There’s no need to book, just turn up and join in!
Follow this link to find out more about Park Yoga
parkrun or parkwalk
parkruns are free, weekly, community events that take place all around the world. Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.
In Kent we have 26 5k parkruns and 15 junior parkruns. The events offer a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
Follow this link to find your nearest parkrun
5k Your Way – Move Against Cancer
5k Your Way is a community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends, and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event on the last Saturday of every month.
Each of the 5k Your Way meet ups in Kent have ambassadors who will meet and greet at a designated meeting spot and also take part in the walk/run with participants. After the walk/run, the ambassadors will gather everyone together for socialising over a much-needed drink.
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