Welcome to Beat the Bug

Beat the Bug is a free online health and wellbeing programme designed to help you tackle Coronavirus and protect the NHS. It is packed with hints, tips and ideas to help individuals and families of all ages stay physically fit, strengthen their immunity and improve mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Introducing Dr William Bird MBE

Dr William Bird MBE is a frontline NHS doctor and a world-famous physical fitness expert. William is the CEO and founder of Intelligent Health, and inventor of community walking and activity game Beat the Street.

Dr William Bird will be hosting regular Facebook Live sessions to answer your health and fitness-related questions.

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Who are the team behind Beat the Bug?

Beat the Bug is brought to you by the expert team at Intelligent Health, founded by Dr William Bird MBE, a frontline NHS doctor, global expert in physical fitness and advisor to the World Health Organisation and Public Health England.

Intelligent Health also produce Beat the Street, the global walking and activity game, GP training and education, and patient health testing solutions.

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Summer Programme

Beat the Bug Summer Programme

Beat the Bug is here to keep the kids busy this summer! Complete the tasks for each day of the holidays and colour in one of Beattie’s pawprints as you complete them.

We’ve put together a suggested calendar but you can complete them in any order, on any day.

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Beat the Bug is here to keep the kids busy this summer!

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Two new funding areas have been added to the Small Grants Programme to reflect His Majesty the King's personal passions.

🔘 Sustainable activity while reducing impact on the environment.
🔘 Development of skills in young people.

🔗 https://t.co/3rRlIAydyC https://t.co/ZvWQ7YCQoU

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Nominations for the #NationalLottery Awards 2023 are now open! 🚨

We want to hear about the people and projects in your community making a difference with National Lottery funding.

#NLAwards | @LottoGoodCauses

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What are we doing to help children and young people?

Learn more about our investments and the work we’re doing to build positive attitudes to sport and physical activity as the foundations of an active life.

➡️ https://t.co/HocgFQlR1N

#UnitingTheMovement https://t.co/z950M3SGis

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Looking for resources on inclusive marketing for your club or organisation? 🤔

#ClubMatters' guidance can help:
🔹 Ensure your marketing efforts are effective and efficient
🔹 Break down barriers for people who might be unable to access your communications.
🔹 Plus more!

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🎥 @RegalBasketball who raised over £24,000 through @crowdfunderuk, discussed the benefits of creating a video for their crowdfunding page.

A video is a great centrepiece for your project page, but also for sharing on social media.

Start crowdfunding now 👇

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🥊 @ImpactAcademyUK offer a mix of sports using them as a way to engage children and young people in local communities.

They received £10,000 from our Places and Spaces fund which helped them buy more equipment and offer a space for everyone to be active. https://t.co/TKJT0536Jw

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Walking is one of the simplest and most effective forms of physical activity you can do 🚶

On #NationalWalkingDay, hear Margaret's story on how it has made a huge difference to her social life, balance and health. https://t.co/6dQgkhzNQu

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It is important that organisations understand how to take action to help tackle climate change.

#ClubMatters explore the importance of sustainable practices and identifies ways for organisations, clubs and groups to champion positive action and embed sustainability. https://t.co/aFB9zxPXRe

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Calling all sports clubs and organisations 🚨

#ClubMatters and @crowdfunderuk offer free webinars and workshops that will develop skills, improve knowledge on topics ranging from crowdfunding through to volunteering.

Here's the dates in April you need to know 📆👇

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In Shropshire, children & care home residents are getting active together 🤗

Funded by #SportEngland, the project aims to support the social cohesion of younger people & older adults within the community through physical activity activities.

@EnergizeSTW
https://t.co/7FOjB1aGDe

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Brilliant to see that @EnglandNetball have launched #NETBALLHer to drive systemic change for women’s health 👏

It's a programme to help educate women and girls at all levels of sport about their bodies across different life stages. https://t.co/3r91P1aY3R

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Great to see our Chair, @Chris_Boardman giving a keynote address on creating more active places to boost the health of the nation.

#SportEngland Strategic Planner, Robert Holt, was also discussing Active Design.

@theTCPA | #TCPASpringConference https://t.co/uphUKFvdrL

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👟 @Bgdrunuk aims to create a safety net & reduce the anxiety that running alone often brings.

@ThisGirlCanUK highlight how the running group create spaces where women feel emotionally & physically safe.

Find out more about how your club can do 'safe' well:

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It may not be as sunny outside as it was yesterday. But, don't let the weather stop you from going for a walk today!

Low-intensity exercise, such as walking, can be an accessible first "step" towards many healthier outcomes. https://t.co/GuEwcDoYfP

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🎉 @CIMSPA_DMH are hosting the Digital Marketing Festival from 24-28 April!

There's five days of headline speakers, hangout tents, digital cafés to help you find your digital marketing mojo.

Find out more: https://t.co/mHUXRfYcxK https://t.co/EpPMJ9maOI

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Promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity throughout your organisation can support growth and sustainability.

Soul Swimmers prioritise inclusivity, providing a space to generate positivity around engagement with swimming for women from ethnically diverse backgrounds. 🏊

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There is strong evidence that an active lifestyle is good for our mental wellness, and helps us lead a happy and healthy life.

We've compiled some tools and resources to help organisations support members with their mental health.

🔗 https://t.co/gJBS3J6zXs https://t.co/aTz6kl79DG

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We know that many of the leading causes of ill health could be prevented if people were to play more sport and increase their overall levels of physical activity.

That's why we're working to tackle inactivity 👇
https://t.co/O3mLkR1cF4 https://t.co/oVSmNXEmJT

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Congratulations to those recognised on the @BBCRadio4 Woman’s Hour Power List 2023, including the outstanding women who are bringing about real change in their communities at grassroots level 👏

They have made game-changing contributions to women’s sport
https://t.co/eeRLyeBCZd

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Thinking about developing a sports facility? 🤔

See our design and cost guidance which includes advice and benchmark examples that can help you in the process. 📑

➡️ https://t.co/qmYtD4g3wd https://t.co/c6UJFQAMEz

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We need you to help shape the future of Club Matters! 📣

Take the #ClubMatters impact survey and have your say to be in with a chance of winning vouchers for your organisation!

👉 https://t.co/v3oIlENGhY https://t.co/Km2Z7m0eY3

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Today is the first day of #CarersActiveApril!

Together with @CarersUK, we’re supporting carers to look after their own wellbeing and build physical activity into their routines 💪

Find out more and get involved: https://t.co/VFoYidpm3n https://t.co/Yqe2xk4RK1

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Our partners play a connecting and influencing role within the sport & physical activity sector, creating the conditions for positive change to help people see the benefits of getting active.

Here's a snippet at the work they have been doing: https://t.co/FG9Vh0lWrA https://t.co/ABZ8ZZGTsj

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❗️ @GetActiveGOGA have created in partnership with @volunteering_uk a Volunteer Management Toolkit.

It features a roadmap and resources on how to deliver an inclusive and accessible volunteer journey, to support the development of an inclusive volunteering programme. https://t.co/pz4K5s3bve

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Do you know a volunteer who has discovered creative ways to support their local community in sports?

@RoyalVolService's are calling for nominations for the Coronation Champions Awards, which will recognise a diverse group of volunteers.

Find out more:

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