Outputs (2)

The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making (2022)
Journal Article
Rigby, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C., & Oliver, E. (2022). The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making. Health Research Policy and Systems, 20, Article 59. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00864-9

Complexity theory and systems-thinking are increasingly popular in physical activity (PA) research and policy discourse. The impact of this perspective shift, across many sectors, may be underwhelming. We explore why, by focusing on how these concept... Read More about The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making.

Neighbourhood planning, rural ageing and public health policy in England: a case of policy myopia? (2022)
Journal Article
Lee, C., Parker, G., Buckner, S., Mattocks, C., Barnes, A., Oliver, E. J., Cowan, A., & Lafortune, L. (2022). Neighbourhood planning, rural ageing and public health policy in England: a case of policy myopia?. Town Planning Review, 93(3), 275-300. https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2021.39

This article draws together new research findings with recent evidence, theory and policy developments relating to place-based planning for health and well-being. It considers how neighbourhood planning (NP) can support the advancement of the ageing-... Read More about Neighbourhood planning, rural ageing and public health policy in England: a case of policy myopia?.