Image of a red billboard Nike advert that says Runners welcome. Walkers Tolerated. Nike logo tick underneath that says 'Run'
On Nike's 'Runners welcome, walkers tolerated' advert...
💬"Rather than encouraging participation, such messaging discourages Disabled people from engaging in physical activity altogether - it signals we are not fully welcome in these spaces."
More 👇
getyourselfactive.org/nikes-aliena...
Image of Helen smiling at a Moving Social Work stall. She is standing behind a table with leaflets, next to a banner with the DR UK, GYA and Moving Social work Logos on it
"Many students were keen to understand how the social model of disability shapes practice... What stood out was their willingness to reflect and share their current experiences."
GYA's Helen wrote about her day at @uochester.bsky.social's Social Work Day 👇
getyourselfactive.org/reflections-...
'Moving Intersectionality: Chasing the Data Glow and the Dull Thud' powerpoint slide on a presentation. There are people sitting at tables listening
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Image of a set of codesigned cards based on Elinor Ostrom’s principles for collaborative group working.
🚆A Day Trip to Durham – Co-production and Physical Activity Event
Our Co-production Lead, Liddie, wrote about her recent trip up to Durham Uni and reflections on wider co-production work!
Read more 👇
getyourselfactive.org/a-day-trip-t...
Selfie of Laura, who wears glasses and has blonde hair outside Villa Wolkonsky in Rome
💬 Why It Mattered for a UK Disabled People’s Organisation to Be in Rome
"Innovation without inclusion risks widening inequalities; innovation guided by Disabled people can transform lives."
Read Laura's blog on her DPO travels to Rome 👇
getyourselfactive.org/why-it-matte...
Selfie of Laura, who is blonde wearing glasses, and Liddie, who is smiling with her hood up. Image taken in the blustery rain! Stonehenge is in the background
Ever wondered what our GYA team is getting up to? Would you have guessed an impromptu trip to Stonehenge?
Read Laura and Liddie's blog on their trip to meet Wiltshire CiL as we connect and learn from DPOs across the country! 👇
getyourselfactive.org/road-trip-bi...
🏅Carers Active Together Mass Action Day on 15th April, by @carers-uk.bsky.social
61% of carers said they needed more support to be able to look after their wellbeing - this day aims to help carers be involved and active, together.
Learn more on their website 👇
www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...
📊Take part in the study on physical activity after knee replacement surgery
If you had UK surgery and used an Apple Watch, iPhone, Fitbit, or Oura Ring before & after, you may be able to join the study: bit.ly/49KiOxo
📩PAPrKA@manchester.ac.uk
☎️0161 306 2719
📚Case study alert!
As part of our Get Yourself Active Local work, we've been working in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, supporting Disabled people and local authorities to access activity in a way that suits them!
Read more 👇
www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...
This fear is called the ‘Activity Trap’. And sadly, it is more than a fear for many Disabled people. Earlier this year, our campaigner Mikey was on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social alongside Shaun, who had vital social security support taken away for being physically active.
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Image of parliamentarians around a table whilst GYA and Durham present on the impact of the Activity Trap
We were glad to be welcomed into Parliament by @marykfoymp.bsky.social to present our latest co-produced research with @dusportexsci.bsky.social to MPs, Peers and decision makers on the impact of the Activity Trap.
Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
Co-Production Webinar Series!🧩
This series, co-designed by our co-production group, is there to help embed co-production in your organisation's work. There are 6 short sessions for you, at 20-30 minutes each.
Take a look at each session and register here!
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/join-ou...
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Health and social care organisations sign @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.
They call for true co-production and investment in the social care system. Read more👇
getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Health and social care organisations sign our open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.
Any "preventative strategy must start with co-produced solutions and [...] investment in social care." getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
💼Job opportunity!
Become a Training Officer on our Moving Social Work Programme, embedding disability rights in social work training and giving the right tools to support physical activity for Disabled people
Deadline: 9am, 12th Jan
More info👇
careers.disabilityrightsuk.org/job/83a611d4...
Whilst the Universal Credit Bill cuts begin in April, there may be steps you need to take before then to secure your claim at the current rate.
Our Handbook Editor, Ian, takes you through the upcoming deadlines and how they may affect you 👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/univers...
We All Belong. International Day of Disabled People 2025. Everyone should feel they belong in sports and activities. The graphic also includes two images – a young disabled man wearing a pair of white boxing gloves, and a woman supporting her disabled child to hold a golf club.
We're proud to be supporting @activityalliance.bsky.social's #WeAllBelong campaign this International Day of Disabled People.
Everyone should feel we belong in sports and activities - physical activity is a right, not a luxury! #IDDP
"These aids don’t cure, nor claim to heal,
But they restore the right to feel—
To move, to work, to love, to be,
To live this life with dignity."
Beautiful poem from Lee about the feeling of independence we get when we're supported right 👇
getyourselfactive.org/story/freedo...
🗣️"Nowadays fitness looks different from my younger years. Its predominantly wheelchair based or seated and I love it. I think the biggest thing it’s taught me is how to adapt."
Hear Gavin's story of getting back into sport and what it means to him👇
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
🧗♀️"Rock climbing was my starting point. Instead of focusing on my limitations, I had to work out how to make my body work for me—through adaptations or finding another route."
Read Katy's story of adventure sports and the power of DPOs ⬇️
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
Image of an empty, dark gym with a barbell on the floor.
"For me, it was never just about looking a certain way – it was about structure, focus, and self-belief. Fitness gave me energy, direction, and confidence, and it taught me discipline."
What is fitness to Disabled people? Hear Lee's story💬
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
"Fitness not only gave me a purpose to get back on my feet, it allowed me to meet new friends and force myself out of my comfort zone."
We're excited to share Lizzi's story of adjusting to being disabled, challenge and tandem-cycling in the Paralympics!
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
Fitness is different for everyone, which is why we're excited to share Efia's story of sport as a Disabled person.
🏊🏾♀️She spoke about how her view of fitness has widened through meeting of other physically active Disabled people.
Read the blog 👇
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
Image of Amanda smiling in a mobility scooter, on a nature path.
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to others.
Today we’re sharing Amanda’s story of geocaching, swimming and learning to pace during activity.
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
This #NationalFitnessDay we wanted to spotlight the experiences of our Sounding Board members, and what fitness means to them as Disabled people.
First up is Rachel, talking about fell-running and mental health.
'I started with what I knew and enjoy!'
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
Image of Rachel fell-running in nature
This #NationalFitnessDay we wanted to spotlight the experiences of our Sounding Board members, and what fitness means to them as Disabled people.
First up is Rachel, talking about fell-running and mental health.
'I started with what I knew and enjoy!'
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
Living in the Bedfordshire area?
Be Active Bedfordshire have new roles available - Senior Relationship Manager, Insight & Impact Officer and Physical Activity Clinical Champion.
They welcome applications from people with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
www.beactivebeds.co.uk/careers-and-...
💸Cash4Clubs Funding available!
They aim to get small grants of £2,000 to sports clubs that need it, especially those working to engage adults from marginalised backgrounds, such as Disabled people. The funding is unrestricted!
Deadline: 8th Dec. 2025
sported.org.uk/cash4clubs/
"Our government bears a fundamental duty to safeguard protected minorities and those at risk in our society. If there is even a hint of uncertainty regarding the potential ramifications of this legislation on their well-being, it cannot proceed." - Rachael Ross, founding member of the NDSPG
💰Funding opportunity from Go! London
🏓Does your grassroots organisation delivering physical activity opportunities for underserved Londoners aged 4 -24? You could get a grant of up to £40,000!
Deadline: 15th Sep, 5pm
Learn more👇
golondon.org.uk/foundation/
