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15 Oct 2021
Nadine Dorries says sport and physical activity must be 'at the heart of pandemic recovery'
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at the DCMS, has promised that the government will place sport and physical activity "at the heart of pandemic recovery".
Speaking at the ukactive Conference at London's Guildhall this week, Dorries said that the pandemic should be used as a trigger to get an entire generation physically active.
"If COVID-19 is teaching us anything, it’s the fundamental role that sport and exercise play in our lives," Dorries said.
"It’s crucial for our general wellbeing – and it was a real wrench when parts of it were taken away from us for months at a time last year.
"That’s why we prioritised sport and physical activity throughout the pandemic. More than £1bn has gone into supporting the sector.
"That was during the height of the pandemic. Now comes the recovery – and we’ll be putting sport and physical activity at the heart of that, too.
"I want to use our experiences over the last eighteen months as the trigger for a new generation of physical activity and exercise.
"Improving the nation’s health and wellbeing is vital to reducing the pressure on the NHS, and being physically active is central to that."
She added that it was also a time to "refresh" the government's Sporting Future strategy, published in 2015.
Dorries said: "As we come out of this pandemic, now is a prime opportunity to refresh this strategy.
"Right now, officials in my department are looking at ways we can make sure it continues to be relevant in the coming years.
"We’re in the very early stages of this process, and of course our primary focus remains helping the sector recover from the pandemic. We understand the importance of this.
That recovery can mean many things – it might be tackling barriers that make it harder for people to stay active, or making sure sports remain financially sustainable, or promoting the uptake of facilities in schools and beyond.
"But throughout the whole process, we will constantly be looking for opportunities to work with the sector to level up facilities, infrastructure and the support we provide."
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19 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort gears up to host UK Aufguss Championships next week
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
highly anticipated second annual UK Aufguss Championships.
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Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence
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achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table
event in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Global Wellness Day 2024 to champion reconnecting with nature
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the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between humanity and the
natural world.
04 Mar 2024
SHA Wellness receives top accolade at 2024 World Spa and Wellness Awards
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Wellness Awards during a glamorous ceremony held in London over the weekend.
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01 Mar 2024
Second edition of UK Aufguss Championships set to heat up Galgorm Resort
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Championships at destination spa and hotel Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland.
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Canyon Ranch announces Enchant at The Ranch wellness festival
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festival, called Enchant at Canyon Ranch, from 17 to 21 March at its Tucson resort and spa in
Arizona.
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Spas of America unveils Top 100 Spas of 2023, Spa at Séc-he lands first place
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20 Dec 2023
We Work Well unveils 2024 event schedule for fitness, wellness and hospitality industries
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and
locations for its 2024 conference calendar.
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