A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities.

Four in five (81 per cent) disabled people want to be more physically active – but are unable to as demand is not being met by operators.

The long-awaited Workington Leisure Centre in Cumbria will finally open to the public next month.

Physical activity providers need to be more “proactive” in trying to appeal to the disabled population, according to the chief executive of the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS).

As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five years, representatives from local government, physical activity operators, County Sport Partnerships, equality bodies and sports policy respond to the organisation’s Towards and Active Nation strategy

The vibrant, yet functional design of Horne’s Duso shower column has led to its selection for notable projects.

A consortium headed up by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has bagged a £4.5m (US$6.4m, €5.9m) grant to get people active across 18 locations in the UK.

Physical activity providers should reach out to supporters of disabled people through effective marketing to boost their participation, according to a new study.

The English Federation of Disability Sport has published a new set of guidelines for sport and fitness providers. The guidelines form a part of the Talk To Me report – published on 31 October – and draw from consultations with both active and inactive disabled people.

A report released by Ofsted recommends the government develop a new national strategy on PE and sports in schools, with teaching in more than a quarter of schools not improving pupils’ fitness.