This dataset presents ONS Census 2011. Data is broken down by: - Population by registered limiting disability or long-term illness (number; and percentage of borough/region)
This report focuses on the future demographic demographic trends in population ageing at a national and regional level. Though London has the lowest % of 65+, the increasing number of elderly dependents, coupled with the fall in the ratio of workers to pensioners poses great social, economic and political implications.
This resource provides guidance to help coaches be more informed in the approach to being a more inclusive coach. The document highlights the necessity to understand the individual's abilities and goals, and the importance of good communication skills to assist those with hearing impairments. It provides methods of helping to include those with hearing impairments in sessions, both for the coach and the team.
This report discussed notable improvements due to work by London's public sector organisations, older people's organisations and individual older people. For example, parts of the city have benefitted from accessibility improvements made for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Mayor's Team London volunteering programme, the Lifetime Neighbourhood concept and the Green Grid. Additional actions have been outlined to make...
London Sport has carried out a series of secondary research to understand and summarise why, how, who, where and what will help get this group moving. This slide deck incorporates reviews and analysis of academic reviews, Sport England documentation, sector wide reports, as well as expert interviews. In order to understand where our customers are and a user needs led approach...
Approximately 6% of the UK population is gay, yet homophobia in sport remains a serious issue, potentially emerging as a bigger problem than racism and other forms of discrimination. This report considers recent events and the long term effects and repercussions felt from homophobia, in the context of all levels of sport from children taking part in school games lessons...
This report addresses that, despite improving acceptance of lesbian, gay and bisexual people, the sporting culture has not seen the same progress observed in broader society, with many studies showing that homophobia and discrimination are commonly experience by athletes and fans alike. This study provides a starting point to address homophobia in sport. Participants of all sexualities were asked their...
In his manifesto for all Londoners, Sadiq Khan set out plans to improve housing and transport, to increase opportunity, affordability and fairness, to celebrate London's culture, to make the capital greener, healthier and safer, and to help London's businesses grow and succeed. This document is his statement of intent for London, explaining the direction that will be expanded upon in...
This dataset presents ONS Census 2011. Data is broken down by: - Population by registered limiting disability or long-term illness (number; and percentage of borough/region)
Latest figures from the National Child Measurement Programme reveal that the year on year increase in Year 6 children’s body mass index continues. This is in contrast with a significant downward trend in the prevalence of obesity among Reception boys in the period 2006/07 to 2015/16. The inequality gap in overweight, obese and excess weight categories is increasing across the...