Let’s Get Moving: The Power of Physical Activity in Nursing Practice
25 Jun 2025, 18:15 - 19:30
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Our patients are moving less than ever—and it's taking a serious toll on their health. From heart disease and musculoskeletal issues to slower recovery from falls, the evidence is clear: movement matters. But how can we, as nurses, lead the charge?
Join us for an energising and thought-provoking webinar hosted by the RCN Public Health and Diabetes Forum in collaboration with the Physical Activity Clinical Champions. Discover how physical activity can be a game-changer in managing long-term conditions—and how you can confidently bring these vital conversations into your everyday practice.
We’ll unpack the evidence, share practical strategies, and show you what good really looks like when it comes to making movement a key part of care.
Whether you're already passionate about physical activity or just getting started, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to make a real difference.
This webinar is for all nurses, health care professionals and non-registered staff.
This webinar will also provide an opportunity for the forums to showcase current forum work and explain how you could get involved in future work of these forums.
This educational session will be presented by:
- Julia Waldron: Experienced Registered General Nurse with a diverse career in primary care, Health in Justice, and secondary care. Member of the RCN public health forum committee
- Michelle Turner: Independent nurse specialising in Diabetes and long-term conditions, currently a diabetes educator and Physical Activity Clinical Champion. Chair of the RCN Diabetes forum committee
- Jan Sinclair: Senior Healthcare Public Health Nurse, Lead Nurse/Midwife Physical Activity Clinical Champion Programme.
The webinar will cover the following areas:
- Background: Setting the scene
- National activity levels
- Definition of physical activity
- UK CMO PA Guidelines
- Importance of self-care
- Benefits of physical activity
- Management and prevention of long-term conditions (depression, T2D, CVD)
- Barriers
- Common barriers to engaging in physical activity
- Addressing risk
- Considering risk in the context of physical activity
- Considering risk in the context of physical activity
- Supporting people to become more active
- Understanding behaviour change principles
- Resources for better conversations
Please direct any questions regarding this webinar to Sandra Hall.
Sandra Hall
sandra.hall@rcn.org.uk
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