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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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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. 

 

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' 

 

 

 

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.

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.  

 

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.