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27 new Places across England announced to tackle inequalities in activity levels Somerset Coast (Porlock to Burnham on Sea, including Bridgwater) set to benefit Each new place is in the top 20% of the country for inactivity, social need, deprivation and health inequality The Somerset Coastal strip through Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), as lead body, has received funding from Sport England to boost levels of physical activity among those in greatest need, from the most ...

This month, Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership, In It Together Somerset, Our Somerset (NHS Somerset ICB) along with other partners and organisations held a first of its kind event in the heart of Glastonbury. The Women's Health & Wellbeing Event took place in the newly refurbished St Dunstan's House, which will play a key role in being a community facility to support the people of the town. The event was funded by Our Somerset (NHS Somerset ICB), In It Together Somerset and the ...

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month (November) is a reminder that support often starts with two people choosing to show up for one another. At Unbreakable Men, we see every week how connection can change a life across the county. In the past year, two men who met through the programme shared their story with us, a story that reflects the quiet strength of community, which is something we value here at SASP. Both came from similarly tough backgrounds, with patterns they had struggled with ...

The Annual SASP Photo Competition 2025 that will eventually result in next year's Getting Outside in Somerset Calendar 2026 is now open! The objective being to showcase the glorious outdoor environment Somerset has to offer and encourage people to get outside and savour it. Whilst all manor of outdoor photos (landscapes, animals, weather events etc) are encouraged, the judges this year will give a slight extra weighting to photos that highlight people being active or places to be active. Entry ...

Since its launch in 2022, ProActive Physical Activity on Referral, which is set up and managed by the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), has been steadily growing into the service for people referred to physical activity programmes across the county. Through the ProActive Physical Activity on Referral Scheme, Somerset residents living with health conditions have been given the opportunity to improve their overall health and more specifically, be provided with strategies to manage or ...

Today (Saturday 18th October) marks World Menopause Day! This is an important day that's relevant to everyone. Why? Because whether you are going through it yourself, not yet, or never will, there's likely a loved one, a mum, wife, sister, auntie, friend, or colleague who is. Menopause is a natural phase in every person's life, yet it's often misunderstood and under-discussed. This year, In it Together Somerset have been working with Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network, ...

The Mental Wellbeing Side of Injury Recovery A blog by Joseph Madge, Marketing & Communications Officer Enjoying a lovely summer's evening back in August, I was at my usual Wednesday football session when I fractured my ankle. I thought the hardest part would be the physical recovery. Three months out of football didn't sound ideal, but I figured it was just a case of rest, crutches, and physio exercises. What I didn't expect was how much of a challenge it would be mentally. Football ...

At SASP, we're thrilled to move beyond pilot stage and officially launch Move to Include across Bridgwater, Yeovil and Taunton. What started as a small-scale pilot in Bridgwater, is now evolving into a full programme. We now also support both adults and children. However, our children's support is starting small, which means we will begin by working with a small group of children, then grow the programme over time. Why Move to Include? People with learning disabilities or autism often ...

Move 2 Independence (M2I), developed by the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), is helping people across Somerset get back to living well at home following a hospital stay. By focusing on movement, confidence and personal goals, the service empowers people to return to the activities they want, need and enjoy. Read more here on the latest headline data and stories. Since its launch, M2I has supported over 500 participants, delivering more than 1,300 face-to-face movement sessions ...

Everyone has a role to play in Somerset Moves; people, communities, and organisations, from every sector and place across the county, pulling together with a shared goal to help people move more and improve their lives in the process. On Wednesday 17th September, 160 people gathered at The Canalside, Bridgwater for our annual partner engagement event, built around Somerset Moves – the strategy for the development of physical activity and sport across Somerset 2022–2030, with the theme ...

We're teaming up with movement providers across Somerset to make activities for female's inclusive, suitable, and inspiring. If you're passionate about supporting female's health and wellbeing through physical activity – we want to hear from you! We're inviting organisations, sports clubs, and instructors who provide (or want to provide) movement opportunities for females aged 16+ to join our Providers Network. Whether you're running regular sessions or just ...

Tracie has been busy this Quarter in North Sedgemoor, building connections and bringing energy to local care homes. With regular visits to 10 homes, she delivers group exercise sessions, one-to-one support, equipment loans, and staff training—all while championing SASP's fantastic falls prevention resources. Excitingly, there are plans to connect with two more care homes in the new year! Highlights of some festive group exercise sessions in December were candy cane golf, fake snowballs ...

This autumn, Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), took another step towards improving community health by hosting a series of Lung Health events across Mendip in a pilot project in partnership with Mendip Primary Care Network (PCN), funded by Health Innovation South West, and commissioned by Somerset ICB. Designed in a 'community appointment day' style, the aim of the events was to increase access, awareness and participation in supported self-management, education, exercise and ...