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Welcome to Energize

We are a local charity and one of 43 organisations within the Active Partnerships network who work collaboratively with national and local partners to support as many people as possible to have an active lifestyle.

Our values are:

Empowering 

Curious

Collaborative

Inclusive

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Funding

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Safeguarding Resources

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Encouraging movement in the health system

Energize educates system partners on the benefits of moving.

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Your Active Partnership

 

We are an Active Partnership, in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and our vision is to one day
eliminate inactivity so that everyone can have the benefits of an active lifestyle. 

How are we working in Health?

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Green Social Prescribing

Our belief in the benefits of moving more in nature has led to a strong, ongoing partnership with Shropshire Wildlife Trust.

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Strength & Balance Programmes

Evidenced-based falls prevention for older adults across the county.

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Strength & Balance Programmes

Moving Medicine

A movement FOR movement specifically designed to help healthcare professionals integrate physical activity conversations into routine clinical care.

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Moving Social Work

We are working with Disability Rights UK on a pilot Get Yourself Active programme to address system change within adult social care.

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People with chronic pain exercising

Donnington, Telford

We are working collaboratively with local organisations, groups and individuals in Donnington to get people moving more.

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A physical activity in Donnington, Telford
 

Our approach to working in the health system

Our work across health has the same core focus as our work within communities and education - we aim to support those who need it most and create sustainable initiatives.

Green Social Prescribing

Energize works in partnership with organisations where our values are aligned and where we share the same goal to improve lives through physical activity.

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Connecting people with nature

Our belief in the benefits of moving more in nature has led to a strong, ongoing partnership with Shropshire Wildlife Trust. Together, we’re exploring the role of Green Social Prescribing at a system-wide level. We’re proud to have secured UK Shared Prosperity Funding for this initiative until March 2025.

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Strength & Balance Programmes

We work with health systems and local communities to provide falls prevention programmes for people aged over 60 in Shropshire.

What are the proven benefits of Elevate evidence-based falls prevention classes?
  • They reduce the risk of falls by strengthening muscles to improve and maintain posture, coordination, and balance

  • Support independence

  • Decrease hospital admissions

  • Boost confidence

  • Enhance quality of life

  • Reduce social isolation

Referrals are welcomed from individuals themselves, healthcare providers, family members, or voluntary sector organisations, provided the person has given consent.

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Ward 27 Patient flow and capacity pilot

We are currently involved in a new pilot at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, which is in line with the #EndPJParalysis and Recondition the Nation movements. Our aims are to: 

Reduce falls risk for inpatients, through educating patients and NHS staff around safe, effective, and appropriate exercise.

Support the re-conditioning of patients.

Minimise patient re-admission to hospital.

Reduce the length of hospital stays.
Improve signposting to the most appropriate services within the community setting, a multi-disciplinary approach including external partners, to include but not limited to exercise, social engagement, and mental wellbeing.

 

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Recondition the nation

 

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Moving Medicine

A movement FOR movement specifically designed to help healthcare professionals integrate physical activity conversations into routine clinical care.

Did you know? Around 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women are not achieving recommended levels of activity for good health. And people with long term conditions are twice as likely to be amongst the least active.

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Disabled adults - Sport England

Moving Social Work

Energize are committed to support relevant national campaigns which align with our vision to eliminate inactivity and in particular support those who need it most.

We’re working with Disability Rights UK on a pilot project called Get Yourself Active. This initiative aims to create lasting change within the adult social care system by tackling inactivity. Through policy change, workforce development, and enhancing the skills and strengths of our community workforce, we’re committed to making a real difference.

The project is set to launch in late 2024. A steering group will guide the process, ensuring true co-production and incorporating lived experiences at every stage of development and implementation.

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Donnington, Telford

We are working collaboratively with local organisations, groups and residents to overcome the specific barriers to physical activity that exist in Donnington. 

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Line Dancing class at at Donnington, Telford

Encouraging movement in the Health sector

The individuals who stand to gain the MOST from increased physical activity are often those who are currently the LEAST active. Integrating even a few more minutes of physical activity into daily routines can lead to significant improvements in both physical and mental health and can enhance outcomes in managing various chronic health conditions. This is why our priority is to ELIMINATE INACTIVITY in order to promote better health outcomes for all. 

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