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Local Weight Management services

Nationally, rates of obesity among adults and children are increasing and this impacts the quality of life for individuals. There are a range of child weight management services in place specifically for children across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire. 

 

Alive’n’kicking 

Children and young people between the ages of 4 to 11 years who live or go to school in Bracknell Forest and are on or above the 91st BMI centile to reach and maintain a healthier weight. Based on a family centred approach the programme will support families to improve their health and wellbeing through appropriate and sustainable lifestyle changes to their diet and physical activity. Eligible families will be able to access 12 weeks of free face-to-face sessions, along with regular physical activity sessions in community venues across the borough. 

 Professionals can refer patients into the service, as can other professionals. Families can also self-refer. Please click here for more information. 

 

Healthy Lifestyles Arts Education Programme

South Hill Park, in partnership with the NHS and Bracknell Forest Borough Council, have piloted a healthy lifestyles arts education programme. Healthy Lifestyles is designed to teach young people and their families about the importance of making positive lifestyle choices in childhood.

Healthy Lifestyles Bracknell

 

 

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Healthy Lifestyle Support for Families in Buckinghamshire

 

 

 

Gloji Hampshire

 

Provided by Hampshire County Council, they offer innovative and engaging free tier 2 weight management programmes to support Hampshire residents to lose weight in a way that works for them. 

If you are 18 or over you can self-refer or if you are 16-17 your GP can refer you. 

If you are over 18 you can also find more information here. 

 

 

 

 

National Child Measurement Programme

Please note referrals to the School Nursing Team are accepted from parents or carers, young people over the age of 13, and other health professionals. Referrals need to be submitted via the Early Help Hub, requesting School Nursing Team input

National Child Measurement - Slough Child and Family Wellbeing

 

Solutions4Health

Let's Get Going - Solutions 4 Health

Let’s Get Going (LGG) is a FREE 10 week healthy lifestyle programme with the aim to engage, inspire and enable children and their families to make healthy lifestyle choices long term.

Be Your Best

 

Be Your Best is all about helping your family to better health by supporting them to eat better and move more

If you have children aged 0-16 who weigh a bit more than they should, they can help you:

  • eat healthily on a budget
  • plan meals – even for fussy eaters
  • find ways to be more active
  • start swapping unhealthy habits for good ones
  • For more information, visit www.bybsurrey.org or email us at BeYourBest@surreycc.gov.uk

For eligible families they even offer one to one consultations with community nurses and exclusive online wokshops for parents.  

 

These national resources can get you started on your journey.