Help your family to stay healthy

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Information for families in South Gloucestershire to support them to live healthy, happy lives. This page contains information on local programmes as well as well as how to access online support such as tools and apps.

Local programmes

Healthy Weight Programme (families)

What is the Healthy Weight Programme (families)?

The Healthy Weight Programme (families) is a free 12-week programme delivered by the Active Lifestyle Centres in South Gloucestershire. This includes 5 individual family sessions consisting of top tips and fun games, as well as access to 12 family physical activities such as swimming, badminton and table tennis.

Referral

If your child meets the below eligibility criteria, you can complete the healthy weight families referral form and a member of the team will be in touch within 5 working days.

Eligibility

  • Aged 5 to 17 years
  • Has a BMI ≥91st centile with no co-morbidity
  • Lives in South Gloucestershire. or registered at a GP surgery in South Gloucestershire
  • Parents/carers must consent to the referral and attend/engage in all provision alongside the child or young person
  • Does not have a history of or an ongoing eating disorder

Please complete the healthy weight families referral form to sign up.

Better Health Families Healthy Steps Programme

The Better Health families Healthy Steps Programme is a free 8-week email programme to support families to take steps to improve their wellbeing.

Families can sign up by completing a short quiz to find out which one of the 8-week journeys is right for them.

The programme includes top tips, Disney themed games, fun challenges and budget-friendly recipes.

Useful resources and information

  • Healthier families – Easy ways to eat well and move more
  • Walking information – the One You South Glos walking page contains information and detailed maps for walking routes in the local area to enjoy days outside with your family.
  • The Eatwell guide – government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
  • Better Health website – keep track of calories
  • Download the Active 10, couch to 5k and a range of other One You apps – on the Apple store or Google Play
  • Healthy eating doesn’t need to be dull. Whip up tasty family meals with these easy step-by-step recipes.
  • Love Food Hate Waste. This website is full of recipes and advice for health meals that are better for you and better for the planet: Love Food Hate Waste |

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

There are a range of options for mental health and wellbeing support for those living in South Gloucestershire.

For more information and to see what is available, see our mental health support webpage

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Support if you are struggling at work because of your health

WorkWell West is a friendly, free and local support service for anyone with a disability or health condition who is struggling to stay in work, return to a job, or trying to find new employment. They can assist you in dealing with your health barriers to employment. If you are over 16 and you live in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire, get in touch and find out how they can help.

Their team of Work and Health Coaches provides personalised support, offering advice on employment rights, return-to-work plans, and local resources to help you achieve your goals. You can self-refer, speak to your GP, or contact them directly for support.