We take a ‘Health First’ approach which means that we focus on children’s physical health and emotional wellbeing first, and how to improve it. We understand that for families, health is affected by many things that they can’t always control, and that they can feel flooded by unhealthy food options and advertising. Our aim is to help families to build up defences by focusing on healthy behaviours and daily habits that they can control, to increase the flow of healthy food onto children’s plates, and to open up new channels for active living.
- The service will encourage you and your family to take positive steps which are right for you
- They will support you to identify changes that will help your whole family work towards goals including eating well, moving well, sleeping well and feeling mentally well
- The service can guide and support families to make small lifestyle changes that help to improve the health and wellbeing of the whole family
- The service can see families at home, or if preferred meet at a local community centre, family hub or school across the district
Some of the topics advisors can explore with you as a family:
- The Eatwell Guide
- Portion sizes
- Physical activity
- Sleep
- Understanding food labels