§ Lord Moynihan asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Warner on 29 March (WA 137-38), when the 10 local exercise action pilot schemes started; and how long they are due to last. [HL3484]
§ Lord Warner:The 10 primary care trusts selected to lead the local exercise action pilots were announced in March, 2003. The pilots launched within their local communities between January and June 2004 and will run for two years through until January 2006.
Lord Moynihan asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Warner on 29 March ( WA 137–38), which are the 10 local exercise action pilot schemes selected by the 106WA Government; and which primary care trusts are leading each scheme. [HL3485)
§ Lord Warner:The local exercise action pilot programme is jointly funded with Sport England and the Countryside Agency. The 10 pilots are led by primary care trusts working within local strategic partnerships to deliver a range of interventions aimed at increasing levels of physical activity both across the community and within specific target groups.
The following PCT's are leading the pilots:
Primary Care Trust Focus of Pilot Ashton, Leigh & Wigan The pilot is developing an integrated programme of physical activity opportunities addressing the needs of older people (50 + years). Durham Dales A preventive pilot programme targeting sedentary 5–16 year-olds within the Durham Dales PCT locality. Nottingham City The pilot is seeking to increase the number of adults aged 50 years and older who take regular moderate physical activity. Great Yarmouth The pilot is aiming to integrate innovative physical activity interventions into current primary care systems. The interventions will reach a broad target audience including children and young people, older people, people at high risk of illness. North Kirklees A community-wide pilot with the aim of improving health, well being and quality of life through the promotion of physical activity. In particular, working with people who are sedentary and moderately active, and with specific identified at-risk groups. Wandsworth The pilot is developing an integrated physical activity promotion programme to promote moderate physical activity more effectively with sedentary and "at-risk" groups. West Cornwall The pilot will bring the health and leisure sectors together in partnership to provide information and support for those at risk of developing or recovering from medical conditions. Plymouth The pilot is targeting young people and developing the exercise referral model using free swimming to increase levels of physical activity. Dudley Beacon & Castle The pilot is encouraging the use of parks and open spaces by disadvantaged groups for health-enhancing physical activity. Hastings & St Leonard's The pilot is aiming to increase the number of children and young people living in Hastings taking regular, moderate intensity physical exercise.