In her new role as Medical Adviser, Dr Sidhu will provide an expert clinical voice to increase the charity’s medical credibility and ensure our work responds to the challenges children are presenting with today.

Dr Sidhu will use her insights and networks across health and wellbeing to help Youth Sport Trust put forward innovative ideas, helping us make the case for a future where every child is moving from birth to prevent the onset of the physical, mental and social challenges too many children are experiencing today.

Dr Sidhu is a practising General Practitioner based in London and a dedicated medical educator with a master’s in medical education. She lectures at University College London, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals and is a passionate advocate for preventative and lifestyle medicine, promoting patient-centred, holistic care that empowers individuals to improve their health and wellbeing.

She combines clinical practice with education to embed evidence-based approaches to healthy living and prevention, helping shape the next generation of doctors while encouraging communities and patients to adopt sustainable, positive lifestyle choices that enhance long-term health outcomes.

Dr Sidhu’s appointment comes after she served on the Youth Sport Trust’s Class of 2035 Commission, which brought together leaders from across healthcare to explore the role movement, play and sport can have in tackling the challenges in childhood today.

The Commission’s final report put forward a package of proposals including aspirations to raise awareness of recommended physical activity levels, expand social prescribing for children, and increase time allocated for movement within every school and early years setting.

Youth Sport Trust has long called for physical activity to be used as the basis for preventative healthcare within childhood and we are delighted Dr Sidhu is working with us in this ambitious mission.

Dr Supreet Sidhu said:

“I’m delighted to be joining Youth Sport Trust as Medical Adviser and to build on the work we began through the Class of 2035 Commission.

“As a GP and medical educator, I’m passionate about the role movement and physical activity play in giving children the foundations for lifelong health. Sport and movement don’t just build healthy bodies - they support healthy brains too, helping with concentration, focus, sleep, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

“Physical activity is not an optional extra; it is a fundamental pillar of good health. I’m excited to bring a clinical and evidence-based perspective to Youth Sport Trust and help make movement, play and physical activity a much more central part of children’s health and wellbeing.”

Chris Wright, Head of Wellbeing at Youth Sport Trust, added:

“We’re delighted Supreet has joined Youth Sport Trust’s team as a Medical Adviser. The insights she can bring – both as an expert in her field, and as a parent – will be invaluable in helping us push for a greater role for physical activity within children’s healthcare. Currently, far too many children are struggling with their physical, mental and social health and we are seeing these issues take hold much earlier in childhood than ever before. I’m excited to work alongside Supreet to create a future where movement, play and sport are prioritised to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.”