Older People

Publications and Resources

Older AthleteSport England Research: Understanding participation in sport: What determines sports participation among recently retired people? (Feb 2006)

Participation in sport declines with age, and by 2020 almost half of the UK population will be over 50 years old.

To find out more about the research undertaken by Sport England, please visit the following Sport Engand link:
- Understanding Participation Amongst Recently Retired Older Peopl (pdf)

Department of Health: Better Health in Old Age

In March 2001, the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People’s Services was published. The NSF is at the centre of the Government’s response to meeting the health and social care needs of an ageing population in England.

A report was written to describe the progress that has been made since the NSF was published. Major challenges are identified and how these challenges are being met is addressed. The drivers for further reform and the principles that underpin the vision for improving health for older people – now and for future generations are detailed.

To download the report, please visit the following DoH Publications and Statistics link

BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (BHFNC): Guidelines on the promotion of physical activity with older people (Sept 06)

These guidelines have been drafted to assist those working with older people to promote physical activity and wellbeing. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide:

• Guidance on appropriate physical activity recommendations for the older person

• Guidance on translating evidence on promoting physical activity with older people into practice

To download the document, please visit:
http://www.bhf.org.uk/publications/view_publication.aspx?ps=1000635

Active for Later Life Resource Pack

This resource aims to help all those involved in developing physical activity programmes for older people of all ages and abilities.

It includes summaries of evidence and recommendations, policy and strategic connections, as well as a series of working papers and practical guidance documents and ideas on programming physical activity opportunities for older people. It has been designed for a wide range of national and local agencies with the potential to work with older people to promote physical activity.

To find out more, please visit the BHF Active Older People's publications page