Nine new free wellbeing programmes for children and families to launch in Nottingham
Thriving Nottingham, the city-wide provider of healthy lifestyle support, has announced the launch of nine new Children & Family Wellbeing Programmes across the city, starting next month.
Fully funded by Nottingham City Council, the 12-week programmes are open to families with a child aged 5–17 who has a BMI at or above the 91st centile, and who lives, attends school, or is registered with a GP in a Nottingham City postcode.
Children can choose from a wide range of fun, physical activities including:
· Climbing – Basford
· Trampolining – Bulwell
· Kickboxing – Clifton and Aspley
· Swimming – Sneinton
· Multisports – Beechdale
Each programme includes two individual sessions for the family, and ten weeks of their chosen activity. Siblings are welcome, and while the children get active, parents and carers attend healthy lifestyle workshops covering topics such as nutrition, portion sizes, sleep, and snacking. Each week, families set a 'mission' to try and make a small, manageable healthy lifestyle change.
"Every parent wants to support their child's health and wellbeing," said Kathryn Pyer, Child and Family Healthy Lifestyle Lead at Thriving Nottingham. "These programmes offer a fun, supportive way for families to be more active and make healthier choices together. If you're concerned your child may be above a healthy weight, get in touch, we're here to help."
Parents who previously took part said: "We have better awareness of food choices. The kids now help plan and cook meals — and they want to make better choices too."
"We've become more active. Even simple changes, like walking more, have made a difference."
"I feel fitter, more productive, and better informed about nutrition."
To check eligibility or register, visit: thrivingnottingham.org.uk/sign-up/child or call 01156 485724 for more information.