HEALTHY WEIGHT PROGRAMME FOR ADULTS & FAMILIES

Our free Healthy Weight Programme is delivered in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council and aims to support families in developing healthier habits through physical activity and group support sessions.

Once assigned to a programme, your family will be offered a 1:1 consultation and access to a 12-week group programme. During this time, you will also be given a physical activity pass to attend 12 family activities, such as swimming, badminton, table tennis.

Topics covered during the weekly group sessions include:

• Programme Overview and Introductions to a Balanced Diet
• Portion Sizes and Fussy Eating
• Mealtimes and School Food
• Wellbeing
• Family Activities
• Physical Activity and Sleep
• Nutrition Labelling
• Sugar Awareness
• Positive Relationship with Food
• Factors that Affect Health
• Making Changes and Building Habits

If your child meets the eligibility criteria, you can be referred to the programme by the One You South Gloucestershire team. If you are not already in contact with One You, visit the website and fill out a contact form: Healthy Weight Programme (Families) Referral From

Eligibility Criteria:

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

1:1 support may be available depending on individual circumstances.

Please ensure you are available to attend the weekly group sessions.

The timetable provided may be subject to change

There is no cost associated with attending the 12-week programme.