
Dr Amie Richards
@amierichards
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Children's Health Advocate
BSc, MSc, PGCE, PhD, FHEA
Researcher at @WIPAHSCymru
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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 💬



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



Thank you Kelly Mackintosh & a big thank you to the Swansea Research team for putting on this great event for #PostdocAppreciationWeek

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 🧡

The sun was shining in Leicester for the Youth Sport Trust #SSASPSummit today!

Amazing effort Jord Adams and team! If you haven't seen or heard the FTD Brothers inspirational story, check it out 🧡




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


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





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]



