Our understanding of system conditions for place-based systemic approaches

Katie Shearn and Rob Vincent
24 January 2025
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The National Evaluation and Learning Partnership (NELP) have identified a number of features or ‘conditions’ that may be necessary for place-based approaches to address inequalities. Our understanding of these ‘conditions’ is built on existing literature and the explanations of change developed by those working across Place Partnerships, as reflected in their process evaluations. Each condition is itself made up of a range of activities and ways of working that combine to contribute to positive change. These conditions represent our current understanding, based on existing theory and emerging evidence; however, they may be refined as our understanding of systemic transformation grows. Read our Overview of NELP conceptual model and
conditions for tackling inequalities in physical activity

**Further information and resources for each of the conditions can be found in the resources area of the website. **

Cycles of learning and action

Identifying the barriers and enablers of physical activity

Community-led action

Leadership

Collaboration

Capacity and capability across the workforce, volunteers and in communities

Organisational policies, processes and structures

Cultures and practices for wellbeing and physical activity

Built and natural environments

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