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Question reference: S6W-42981

Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42575 by Maree Todd on 7 January 2026, how it is working with (a) local authorities and (b) NHS boards to encourage disabled people to participate in physical activity or sport.

The Scottish Government remains committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and physical activity, no matter their background. This involves working closely with a wide range of partners across the sector, including both local authorities and NHS boards.

Our national agency for sport, sportscotland, invests in all 32 Scottish local authorities. This investment includes support for Community Sport Hubs and the Active Schools programme, which provide inclusive opportunities to participate, including for disabled people.

sportscotland has increased investment in Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) to £750,000 in 2025-26. This investment helps SDS to deliver a range of programmes to increase the participation of disabled people in sport and physical activity across Scotland, including through their work with local authorities and wider partners in the delivery of Parasport Festivals.

Our Physical Activity for Health Framework was delivered in partnership with CoSLA and recognises the important role that local authorities play to help increase rates of physical activity for all across the population.

In addition, the Framework acknowledges the vital role of health professionals in encouraging and supporting their patients to be active, including disabled people. The Framework includes an action to integrate the NHS Physical Activity Pathway into routine healthcare and exiting clinical pathways as part of treatment and rehabilitation. Public Health Scotland are working with NHS Boards to review progress with implementation.

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