What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the role of local leisure centres in promoting healthy lifestyles in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | Answered on 31/01/2025
Local authorities are responsible for decisions about their local leisure service provision.
The Welsh Government provides a range of support to promote healthy lifestyles through leisure centres, including the 60+ Active Leisure Scheme to boost physical activity. This scheme provides funding to local authorities for free or subsidised fitness sessions at leisure centres, tailored to local needs for people aged 60 and over. Many local authorities have integrated this scheme with NHS services like the National Exercise Referral Scheme.