News

National media - Public transport is good for your health and your wallet, according to scientists (The Daily Telegraph: Health news, Tuesday 29 June)
Switching to public transport could help you lose nearly half a stone a year in weight, new research suggests. Taking the train, tram or bus instead of your car increases physical activity so much that the average person drops more than six pounds in as little as a year...read more

Initiatives that address climate change and healthier living need to be shared, said public health doctors...read more

Doctors say that the NHS can lead on key public health issues by taking measure to ensure the well-being of their own staff by promoting healthier lifestyles...read more

Parking a car at hospital - another good reason to get the bus...read more

Health & Transport

Instructions and guidance for NHS organisations on the 'Health Care Travel Costs Scheme' and replaces April 2009 guidance...view pdf

Travel Training - Helping to get people out and about again
Age Concern Manchester has trained volunteers waiting to work with older people, giving them the support, skills and encouragement they may need to be able to use public transport independently. If you would like to be able to go to social events, shopping or appointments and just need a little bit of help to make that first journey, then please contact Julie Hussey at Age Concern Manchester on 0161 223 6062.

Walking for health
The Physical Activity Referral Service organises and leads weekly health walks across Manchester. Walks last up to an hour and are led by trained walk leaders. Walking can make you feel good, give you more energy and reduce stress as well as reduce blood pressure. If you are interested in finding out more or want to refer patients, please contact Beth Sutcliffe, Health Walk Development Officer on Tel: 0161 681 0940 or beth.sutcliffe@manchester.nhs.uk

Health Walks Newsletter - Manchester...view pdf

Cycle to Work Scheme Guidance
The recent national Bike Week (w/b 19th June) will have served to raise awareness of the benefits of cycling and to help support staff who wish to cycling to work the  Department of Transport operate a scheme that for employers to subsidies the cost of buying new bikes for staff...read more

Results from the first three years of the Cycling Demonstration Towns programme show that it has been a major success...read more

In an era of reducing finance investment in walking and cycling scheme show high value for money: Dr Adrian Davis reports on the economic assessment of investment in walking and cycling....view pdf

Active Travel
The attached presentation has been developed centrally by Department of
Transport and Departmen of Health about the health benefits of active
travel to support making the case for active travel with specific
reference for influencing the development of Local Transport Plans 3...view presentation

Transport & Social Inclusion: Have we made the connections in our cities?
A new report, 'Transport and Social Inclusion: Have we made the connections in our cities?', published by PTEG...read more

Quality Standards for Community Transport Operators
The Greater Manchester Community Transport Operators' Forum (GMCTOF) has begun implementation of its comprehensive suite of auditable Quality Standards for CT operators...read more

NHS Manchester is looking for people to complete a survey looking at Pharmacy use and includes questions about access to Pharmacy services by walking, cycling and public transport...read more

Sustrans Newsletters

Do blue and yellow make green? (June 2010 edition)

How green are the reds, yellows and blues? (May 2010 edition)

Summer hols in sight? No plane, big gain! (April 2010 edition)

Many Thanks to those who have contributed articles for the newsletter and especially to Mary Brooks Stockport PCT.

Research

The Health Practitioner’s Guide to Climate Change...read more

Car crashes and older people - Dept of Transport report
It is forecast (Department for Transport, 2007) that, by 2011, there will be approximately 12.2 million people in the UK over state pension age, many of whom will be continuing to drive for many years after retirement and this research looks at crashes and older drivers...read more

There are a large number of research articles related to health and transport located in the 'Research Artcles' section.

Events

Community Transport (CT)
GMPTE are holding a best practice seminar on Community Transport (CT) on
3rd September. With GM Community Transport Forum, GMPTE have been
developing robust monitoring and evaluation systems and have established
a Quality Framework for CT (attached) and a Vehicle Management System.
The partnership wish to share information and good practice gained with
other professionals working in the sector. Further details are attached.
If you wish to attend please email terry.crewe@gmpte.gov.uk
Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first
come basis...view letter | view agenda | view GMCTF Quality Framework

ACT TW Training Course - Introduction to Workplace Travel Planning, London, September 28th 2010...read more

Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations
Good Governance Event, Thursday 22nd July 2010
A half-day conference to address key issues in developing effective governance on voluntary sector boards and management committees...view flyer | view booking form

Local Transport Under the New Government, 2 November 2010...read more

Manchester – Turning people on to active transport
One day course July 16th...read more