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Dr Amie Richards

@amierichards

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Children's Health Advocate
BSc, MSc, PGCE, PhD, FHEA
Researcher at @WIPAHSCymru
Hockey for @SwanseaHC
Netballer & L1 Coach.
BAM Sufferer.

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📢New Report Available Where: shorturl.at/iuZET What: Dr. Nick Wilkinson from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery & RCPCH Wales bought this to our attention & wanted to us to explore what was happening across Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Get in touch with any comments or questions 💬

📢New Report Available
Where: shorturl.at/iuZET
What: Dr. Nick Wilkinson from <a href="/CV_UHB/">Cardiff and Vale University Health Board</a> <a href="/BSCOS_UK/">British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery</a> &amp; <a href="/RCPCHWales/">RCPCH Wales</a> bought this to our attention &amp; wanted to us to explore what was happening across Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Get in touch with any comments or questions 💬
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For the first time since September 1997, I’m not enrolling! My inner student is having an identity crisis. Is this what freedom feels like, or do I need to write an essay about it? 🎓

For the first time since September 1997, I’m not enrolling! My inner student is having an identity crisis. Is this what freedom feels like, or do I need to write an essay about it? 🎓
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This is worrying. Further research Swansea University @SUSciEng found that, from ~5000 children, those with Additional Learning Needs were less proficient in motor skills than their peers. This likely leads to less physical activity & therefore poorer health. shorturl.at/zQlbs

This is worrying. Further research <a href="/SwanseaUni/">Swansea University</a> @SUSciEng found that, from ~5000 children, those with Additional Learning Needs were less proficient in motor skills than their peers. This likely leads to less physical activity &amp; therefore poorer health.

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Who is going to inspire you today?🤔 The #FTDBrothers both in their twenties, living with a dementia diagnosis & currently on day 11 of running the length of the UK. Follow their journey on Instagram: @Jord_Adams & read their story here: theftdbrothers.com

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Didn't catch the #FTDBrothers on BBC Breakfast yesterday? Watch them here! They are over halfway through their ultramarathon every day in September from John O'Groats to Lands End! The most inspiring family 🧡

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🌎 On International Day of the Child, let’s celebrate the joy of movement! 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️ At WIPAHS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿we believe that physical activity is key for children’s health, growth, and happiness. Let’s keep our children active and healthy today and every day! #WorldChildrensDay

🌎 On International Day of the Child, let’s celebrate the joy of movement! 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️

At <a href="/WIPAHSCymru/">WIPAHS</a> 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿we believe that physical activity is key for children’s health, growth, and happiness. Let’s keep our children active and healthy today and every day!

#WorldChildrensDay
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Since 2020 we have conducted several key research projects, exploring children’s physical activity, mental health, and well-being 󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏃‍♂️ This vital research has informed strategies to support children. We’ll be sharing insights throughout #WorldChildrensDay 📊

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🚸Children’s activity decreased during #COVID19 lockdown restrictions ⬆️2.5+ hour increase in daily sedentary time 💻Nearly half due to screen time (46.8%) 🏃These results shaped strategies to re-engage children in physical activity #WorldChildrensDay shorturl.at/2TUhm

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Active Education Beyond the School Day by Sport Wales Schools saw improved behaviour, confidence, & community cohesion; highlighting the power of inclusive programmes in boosting children's physical activity, sport & well-being! 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️ #WorldChildrensDay shorturl.at/CoHJA

Active Education Beyond the School Day by <a href="/sportwales/">Sport Wales</a> 

Schools saw improved behaviour, confidence, &amp; community cohesion; highlighting the power of inclusive programmes in boosting children's physical activity, sport &amp; well-being! 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️

#WorldChildrensDay

shorturl.at/CoHJA
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Research with Actif North Wales highlighted parents' barriers & facilitators in getting pre-school children active (0-5years). In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, participation rates in community sport for children are low. Why? 💭Parents’ beliefs, 💰Affordability 🛝 Access to parks #WorldChildrensDay

Research with <a href="/actifnorthwales/">Actif North Wales</a> highlighted parents' barriers &amp; facilitators in getting pre-school children active (0-5years).
In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, participation rates in community sport for children are low. Why?
💭Parents’ beliefs,
💰Affordability
🛝 Access to parks
#WorldChildrensDay
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📅Since 2020, we have tracked children's physical activity, mental health & well-being across Wales. 📊We’ve assessed the impact of the pandemic, curriculum changes & funding decisions which will now guide interventions to support children 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏃‍♂️ #WorldChildrensDay

📅Since 2020, we have tracked children's physical activity, mental health &amp; well-being across Wales.

📊We’ve assessed the impact of the pandemic, curriculum changes &amp; funding decisions which will now guide interventions to support children 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏃‍♂️

#WorldChildrensDay
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Babi Actif supports parents to be active with their babies during the first 1,000 days! 🌿👶 The Babi Actif sessions offered unique support during the pandemic. Parent and baby physical activity, health & well-being benefitted from boosting outdoor activity. #WorldChildrensDay

Babi Actif supports parents to be active with their babies during the first 1,000 days! 🌿👶

The Babi Actif sessions offered unique support during the pandemic. Parent and baby physical activity, health &amp; well-being benefitted from boosting outdoor activity.

#WorldChildrensDay
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Do you have a child aged 8-18 in Wales? 🏃Take part in the CymruKids study! ⌚️💻Complete a quick survey with the option to also wear an activity tracking watch! 📊 Your input can make a big impact! Get involved here: linktr.ee/Cymrukids #WorldChildrensDay

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Thank you for joining us for #WorldChildrensDay Remember, physical activity and sport have the transformative power to change the lives of children in Wales 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️ Let’s keep our children active and healthy today and every day! ✉️ [email protected]

Thank you for joining us for #WorldChildrensDay

Remember, physical activity and sport have the transformative power to change the lives of children in Wales 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️ Let’s keep our children active and healthy today and every day!

✉️ wipahs@swansea.ac.uk
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🎉 Today, we’re launching Wales’ first-ever Women’s Health Plan – a bold step to close the gender health gap! ⏰ Curious about the difference it’ll make? Watch @SarahMurphyMS break it down in just 60 seconds 👇

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🚨 Want to shape the future of sport and physical activity in Wales? 🚨 This is your chance to make a real impact! Join a national Expert Working Group and help refine the key questions that drive Welsh physical activity & health strategy. Apply today 👉 tinyurl.com/y5zetak6