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Local Weight Management services

Let's get going

LGG (Let get going) is running as a 10 week FREE afterschool club across Reading, West Berkshire and Slough!

  • Is your child aged 7 - 12?
  • Wants to learn how fun it is to be healthy?
  • Play great games and make new friends?
  • A parent or guardian is happy to attend the final 20 minutes of each weekly sessions to share in what the child has learnt.

 

Note: Not NHS funded

Weight watchers – 13-18year olds can attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian with written permission from a Doctor.

Spark is a FREE 10-week group programme* for children aged 7-13 and their families. The programme consists of fun games and activities helping families make small changes for a BIG difference. You will learn how to make healthier food choices and how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, whilst become more active.

Spark empowers families to make sustainable changes towards a healthier lifestyle.

Spark sessions are held in a range of locations across Bucks and are held during early evening and weekends. 

To find out more and enrol with Spark please visit https://www.bucksspark.co.uk/

 

Note: Not NHS funded

Weight watchers – 13-18year olds can attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian with written permission from a Doctor.

 

 

 

Note: Not NHS funded

Weight watchers – 13-18year olds can attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian with written permission from a Doctor.

 

If you are over 16 you can also speak to your GP if you are eligible for 'exercise on prescription' 

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 0-12 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 eligible families they even offer one to one consultations with community nurses and exclusive online wokshops for parents.  

 

Note: Not NHS funded

Weight watchers – 13-18year olds can attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian with written permission from a Doctor.

These national resources can get you started on your journey.