Epping Forest locality
Epping Forest, named after the ancient woodland and former royal hunting forest, stretches 12 miles from London to Epping. It is a local government district in Essex with a population of approximately 131,689 residents.
Measuring impact in Epping Forest to improve outcomes for residents
Despite a reduction, a quarter of the locality remain inactive
A key focus has been placed on increasing activity levels by not starting conversations with physical activity, and instead social, confidence and mobility.
Almost half of children and young people in Epping are active
Youth Unity have regularly engaged over 30 children and young people, increasing the number of sessions they have delivered to the community this year.
increase in number of active residents living with a LTHC
A yoga group has been set up to increase physical activity, and support mental wellbeing in patients throughout the journey of cancer treatment and recovery.
Making movement a priority in Epping Forest
The work at Active Essex includes supporting the Find Your Active Epping Forest which is a virtual network embedded within the Epping Forest Health and Wellbeing Board and it’s four working sub-groups. The network priorities aim to support community sports and help grow participation in physical activity across the district.
Take a look at how Epping Forest are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
