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The British Heart Foundation have produced a series of videos which inspire individuals to share their stories of getting – and staying – active as they age.

BACPR (British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation) Education has a number of upcoming training courses which may be relevant to health professionals advising on or delivering physical activity and exercise.

 The purpose of this briefing is to summarise the available online tools which make the case for investment in the promotion of physical activity and/or the prevention of obesity, and provide guidance on which tool to use in which situation.

In the first agreement of its kind the Welsh NHS Confederation and Sport Wales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which is set to create a healthier and more equal Wales.

The Wrexham strength and balance programme was developed in collaboration with the Health, Social Care and Well-being Partnership and the Wrexham National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS).

NICE has published Public Health guidelines on exercise referral schemes to promote physical activity.

Natural Resources Wales have published new revised walking and climbing maps which have been through a comprehensive review with landowners and farmers who own the land.

The 2014 Wales Report Card was produced by an expert group of academics and professionals including representatives from Swansea University, University of South Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University and Glyndwr University.

This document has been produced by the Swedish National Institute of Public Health and summarises the up to date scientific knowledge on how physical activity can help prevent and treat various diseases and conditions.

New research on walking and cycling supports NICE recommendations that active travel can help boost mental wellbeing.