Workplaces

Joanne Aston, 58, from Littleborough, working in Todmorden I have always been active, but probably even more so over the last 35 years, especially after having my children. Being active has always been something I enjoy. Whether it's walking, running, getting out into the hills, spending time in parks or following canal paths, I love being outdoors and enjoying the fresh air. Alongside outdoor activities, I've also enjoyed a variety of gym classes over the years, including ki

Before joining Active Teams, I was already reasonably active. I attended the gym three to five times a week, with my main focus being weight training, alongside some light cardio on the exercise bike and regular walking. If I'm honest, I would have firmly placed myself in the "no cardio" category. Having been plus-size all my life, cardio never felt particularly comfortable for me and, when I was younger, it was something I avoided for a variety of reasons. Discovering Active

Through our workplace wellbeing project, Active Calderdale worked with North Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN) and staff from two of its GP practices to explore simple ways of building more movement into the working day. Before joining the project, the PCN had identified a growing need to support staff wellbeing. Many team members spent long periods working at desks and on computers, with limited opportunities to take breaks or be physically active during the day. Together,

At Pennine GP Alliance , a small idea is making a big difference to how staff move through their working day. General Practice Physical Activity Champion Hannah Davies spotted a couple of simple opportunities to get colleagues moving more: while waiting for the kettle to boil, and during the lunch break. Her goal? To make movement a normal part of office life, something everyone can do together, without it feeling like “exercise.” To kick things off, Hannah designed a poster

Since March 2024, Active Teams , funded through Active Calderdale, have collaborated with the Personalised Long Term Support Team within Calderdale Council to offer physical activity and wellbeing challenges to staff. This month, we are expanding the offer across all CMBC Adult Services directorate as well as within Pennine GP Alliance (PGPA). The first Primary Care Network to take part will be Calder & Ryburn. Actions Taken and Changes Delivered September has been a busy mon

Staff and families go head-to-head for the most active visits.

Staff find new ways to stay active while supporting others.

The VAC team combine physical activity and staff wellbeing.

Invictus Wellbeing, a mental health charity supporting children and young people across Calderdale and Bradford, completed their second Acti

It’s not quite been all sweatbands, treadmills and lycra in the workplace at VSI Alliance…but the team are certainly embracing the concept o

In recent months Active Calderdale has been working closely with the children’s mental health charity Invictus Wellbeing at their base in Ha

Active Calderdale truly believe that when we move, we feel stronger and one of our key aims is to help support organisations embed physical

When we meet, can we move? That’s the question that we are asking every organisation in Calderdale this summer.

Breaking up long periods of sitting still is hugely beneficial for our physical and mental health.

November was a huge month for Active Calderdale, as we submitted our request for our first round of LDP funding, which will be instrumental

The rain of September 2019 did its best to keep us indoors (especially for our parkrun day), but there has been some truly impressive work f

August was a busy month for working together with Calderdale workplaces, and voluntary & community organisations.

With 74% of adults in employment, spending an average of third of their waking hours in the workplace, it’s important that we embed physical