HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

The involvement of PCTs in the provision of accessible fitness opportunities is growing. Additional funding is also available through this government department when provision is made to the benefit of the community. There are currently 152 PCTs in England, many of whom are actively working with community projects to create accessible opportunities for exercise in outdoor community facilities.

Your PCT will work with local authorities and other agencies that provide health and social care locally to make sure that your local community's needs are being met.[NHS Choices]

Establishing a culture of fitness in children and young people is of primary importance so that patterns of behaviour are established and become a way of life. The Building Schools for the Future programme embraces this concept and is working in partnership with stakeholder groups formed to provide facilities that will ensure the engagement and health of our future generations. Facilities will be built whereby access is open outside of school hours forming part of the extended schools programme.