Early Day Motion·EDM 703

RED January campaign

27 January 20258 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

Motion Text

That this House notes RED January, Rise Every Day in January, a nationwide campaign that encourages people to engage in physical activity every day in January and raises awareness about the connection between exercise and improved mental wellbeing; highlights that recent research shows a 4% decrease in adult participation in any type of activity during the winter months, resulting in a movement decline of 1.8 million participating adults; and encourages people to take part where possible and get involved for the betterment of mental and physical health.