Active Together Strategy
Islington's Active Together strategy is currently focused on the successful outcomes of its HealthWise programme, which has exceeded referral and completion targets.
Islington's Active Together strategy, which aims to promote physical activity and support less active residents, recently saw its HealthWise programme surpass targets. In April 2026, the Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee heard that the 12-week initiative recorded nearly 1,000 referrals.
The HealthWise programme, designed for adults with health concerns, also achieved high completion rates. Of those who completed the programme, 93% reached at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, and 59% achieved the recommended 150 minutes per week, as reported in April 2026.
No upcoming meetings are provided that explicitly mention the "Active Together strategy" on their agenda. The strategy continues to leverage physical activity for mental health and long-term condition management, with the HealthWise programme delivered by GLL accepting referrals from GP practices and social prescribing link workers.
Key facts
- Islington's HealthWise programme recorded nearly 1,000 referrals. Source
- 93% of HealthWise programme completers achieved at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise weekly. Source
- 59% of HealthWise programme completers reached the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Source
- The HealthWise programme is a 12-week initiative delivered by GLL. Source
- The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee heard about the HealthWise programme in April 2026. Source
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