Activity Works is an initiative offered by the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives in partnership with a number of Local Authorities and Leisure Trusts in Scotland*.

The aim of the initiative is to increase the number of people becoming more physically active and will offer staff a range of options provided via their local leisure services. This includes unlimited access to local swimming pools, gyms, fitness classes and in some areas, sports coaching, weight management programmes and court hire.

The Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives will meet 50% of the total costs for all staff involved. There are no obligations attached to this offer however if staff wish to continue beyond the initial 8 weeks, they may continue with Activity Works at a discount of 20% from the usual rate for a further four months.

Evidence shows that promoting physical activity in the workplace can help to reduce sickness absence (staff who are physically active take less sick leave), improve staff retention and can make staff feel more motivated and valued by their employer.

*This offer is available to all staff who are working in the following areas (with the exception of NHS and Local Authority staff):

• Angus - click here for more information
• Argyll and Bute
• Dundee
• Edinburgh
• Fife
• Glasgow
• North Lanarkshire - click here for more information
• Perth and Kinross

For more information about Activity Works

Contact activityworks@health.scot.nhs.uk