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There are a few spaces left on this practice-focused event on improving access to physical activity for minority ethnic people. Please contact Liz Such [ [log in to unmask] ] if you wish to attend this practice-sharing event. Places are limited.
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Meeting the physical activity needs of minority ethnic populations: A practice sharing event
Hosted by NIHR CLAHRC YH and National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
7 March 2017, 11am-3pm
Graves Health and Sport Centre, Sheffield
Purpose: To explore, examine and share practice in physical activity programmes and interventions that considers the needs of ethnically diverse populations. To develop a consensus on good practice while recognising the complexity and subtlety of diversity.
AGENDA
11.00-11.10 Welcome, introductions and structure of the day (Sarah Salway and Liz Such)
11.10-11.40 Setting the scene: A formative exploration of physical activity for minority ethnic populations in England (Liz Such)
11.40-12.15 Discussion
12.15-12.45 Lunch and networking
12.45-14:00 Examples of projects and practice
1. Harjinder Doran, Tandrusti Manager, Workers Educational Association West Midlands
2. Diane Farmer, Public Health Projects Officer, Physical Activity, Buckinghamshire County Council ‘Delivering Differently’ project
3. Rebecca Barnham, Project Manager, Innovations & Programmes Team, Age UK
4. Umar Ahmed, Regional Officer for the North, Sporting Equals
5. Natalie Darko, Health Education England; formerly of East Midlands Centre for BME Health
14.00-14.45 Workshop discussion: What works? What are the issues to consider? How can we develop/update existing guidance? How can we influence existing interventional design?
14.45-15.00 Wrapping up and next steps
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