Swim England News

Swim England has published a new inclusion guide to help its affiliated clubs ensure their activities are more accessible, diverse and inclusive. The national governing body’s Inclusive Club Guide aligns with its 10-year strategy, Access Aquatics, to tackle inequalities and remove barriers which currently prevent participation. It includes a range of supporting resources and tools … The post New inclusion guide will help clubs become more accessible and diverse appeared first on Swim England.

Mental Health Swims (MHS) are one of many community groups who are being affected by the lack of open water spaces. Swim England’s latest Value of Swimming report shows that swimming contributes £1.2billion worth of social value through the improved life satisfaction of swimmers. Set up by their managing director, Rachel Ashe, MHS is an … The post Mental Health Swims battling mental health with cold water and community appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England has expressed its ‘concern and disappointment’ at a new Ofsted report which states pupils’ swimming and water safety attainment in primary schools is ‘mixed’. Levelling the playing field: the physical education subject report analysed how PE was being taught in schools between November 2022 and June 2023. Swimming is a key part of … The post Swim England ‘concerned and disappointed’ at Ofsted report findings appeared first on Swim England.

A leading doctor has said swimming pools need to be protected because of the ‘profound role’ they play in the health of the nation. In a speech to MPs, leisure sector experts and healthcare professionals, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi said water-based exercise can provide ‘more benefit than any pharmaceutical agent’. He was speaking at a parliamentary … The post Protect swimming pools plea as they play a ‘profound role’ in health of nation appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson has told the Government investing in the long-term future of swimming pools will ‘help save the public purse a fortune’ – and support the health and success of the nation. During a reception at Parliament to mark the publication of the national governing body’s latest Value of Swimming report, … The post ‘Investing in swimming pools will help save the public purse a fortune’ appeared first on Swim England.

Ashton-under-Lyne Swimming Club are one of a number of clubs up and down the country who are being impacted by the closure of their local pool. The club, which was established in 1895, have been based at Ashton-under-Lyne swimming pool for almost 40 years but have been forced to move due to the recent closure … The post Swimming club says ‘heart has been ripped out of community’ after local pool closed appeared first on Swim England.

Steve Wright is one of thousands of people who’s health has improved thanks to having regular pool time. The 66-year-old was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes more than 10 years ago and after suffering a stroke in 2018, a medical professional suggested he gave swimming a try. Since then, he’s lost more than 40 pounds … The post Steve ‘devastated’ after closure of two pools that have helped his recovery appeared first on Swim England.

Swimming is generating social value of £2.4billion a year, according to newly-released research. The social value is revealed in Swim England’s latest Value of Swimming report, which outlines how water-based activity continues to make a significant contribution to the physical and mental wellbeing of the nation. To coincide with the launch of the report, Swim … The post ‘Don’t Put a Cap on Swimming’ as it generates social value of £2.4billion a year appeared first on Swim England.

A £40m fund to help local authorities improve the energy efficiency of swimming pools has opened for applications. It is the second phase of the Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund, which has seen a total of £60m being made available to help public swimming pools cope with increased running costs as well as make them … The post Second phase of Swimming Pool Support Fund applications open appeared first on Swim England.

The healthcare benefits of swimming and aquatic activity for people with long-term health conditions is the focus of an eLearning resource launched by NHS England, in partnership with Swim England. Research conducted by Swim England has highlighted how healthcare professionals intuitively believe aquatic activity provides unique health benefits, but they lack specific knowledge to make … The post NHS England launch eLearning resource on aquatic activity and swimming for health appeared first on Swim England.