Case Studies

Community Access Programme

Last Updated: 8/21/2019

The Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme (CAP) has a clear vision ‘to promote positive partnerships to create opportunities for everyone to get active, stay active and achieve more’ with a focus on those least likely to participate in sport and physical activity.

What is this? Community
What is it about? physical activity levels Adults (19-64) Older Adults (65+) Children and Young People (5-18) Early Years (0-4)
When was this published? 4/7/2014

Falkirk Buggy Groups

Last Updated: 12/5/2012

New mums can often experience the feeling of social isolation and are overwhelmed by the responsibility and challenge of caring for a new baby. Adopting the philosophy that every health care contact is a health opportunity a network of buggy walks have developed across Falkirk. Walks provide an innovative approach to mother and baby contact with health professionals whilst maximising opportunities for health gain through social interaction, physical activity and lifelong learning

What is this? Health Care Community Outdoors
What is it about? Early Years (0-4) Adults (19-64)
Where is it relevant? Falkirk
When was this published? 12/5/2012

City of Edinburgh Active Travel Plan

Last Updated: 12/5/2012

The Active Travel Action Plan is a package of actions designed to promote cycling and walking for all in the City of Edinburgh. It was designed with several partners, and has a timeframe from between 2010 and 2020.

What is this? Community Workplace Outdoors Leisure
What is it about? Children and Young People (5-18) Adults (19-64) Older Adults (65+) Early Years (0-4)
Where is it relevant? Edinburgh City
When was this published? 12/5/2012

Aberdeenshire Walking & Cycling Action Plan

Last Updated: 5/9/2012

Aberdeenshire developed an action plan that presents a range of actions and policies that the Council will use to deliver increased levels of walking and cycling throughout the region.

What is this? Community Outdoors
What is it about? Early Years (0-4) Children and Young People (5-18) Adults (19-64) Older Adults (65+)
Where is it relevant? Aberdeenshire
When was this published? 5/9/2012

High Life

Last Updated: 2/24/2012

High Life is an innovative system of affordable, all-inclusive access to all leisure facilities. It is unique in terms of membership price, range of activities and the number of facilities included.

What is this? Community Leisure
What is it about? Early Years (0-4) Children and Young People (5-18) Adults (19-64) Older Adults (65+)
Where is it relevant? Highland
When was this published? 2/13/2012

Dundee Travel Active

Last Updated: 2/13/2012

Dundee City Council's 'Smarter Choices, Smarter Places' programme uses transport interventions to address the poor public health of its residents. Dundee Travel Active encourages residents of, or visitors to, Dundee to walk or cycle a little more to improve people's health and the environment. The project is comprised of a co-ordinated package of investments promoting active travel.