Healthcare professionals can play a leading role in supporting patients who are struggling to keep active, with one in four people stating that they would be more active if they were advised by a GP or nurse.

At a time when the NHS is under immense pressure, supporting people to keep active can reduce their risk of becoming deconditioned and developing long terms conditions.

Here are a series of short videos with members of the Physical Activity Clinical Champions network, to help with the following:

• Start a conversation about physical activity.
• Apply the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines during your consultations.
• Access the resources and tools to facilitate these conversations.

There are currently a range of campaigns that you can support to encourage patients to move more in a way that works for them. These include:

• We Are Undefeatable: A national campaign to inspire and support people with long-term health conditions to be active.
• Better Health: Public Health England campaign to encourage healthier lifestyle. choices.
• This Girl Can: A national campaign designed to show women everywhere that sport can be a fun and enjoyable part of our lives.
• Healthier You - NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme: A free programme for those who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.