Choose to Change
Information for parents
Please note: We currently only accept professional referrals for the Choose to Change Programme.
Read on for more information about how to speak to a professional about a referral.
A Positive Approach
Our healthy lifestyle programme supports children aged 4-17 years old and their families. Our programmes encourage children and young people who are above a healthy weight to eat healthier, move more and feel better.
Our fun-filled and child-focused programmes are filled with exciting activities that will make your whole family feel healthier and happier.
Our programme gives you a chance to get involved, we’ll help your whole family build a healthy relationship with food and learn more about the importance of looking after our minds and our bodies.
Our friendly advisors are here to support you with encouragement and advice to maintain a positive approach to managing your weight and health behaviours. We understand that every family and child is different, therefore our approach is flexible to suit individual needs.
Delicious and nutritious recipes
Exciting activities
Physical activities for the whole family
Ongoing support from practitioners and nutritionists
Take part in fun activities like dodgeball, football badminton and more!
Learn about healthy eating, reading, food labels and me-sized portions
Learn how to cook nutritious meals for the whole family
Practical healthy eating tips and advice
Our one-of-a-kind programme is unique, with its mix of online support and physical activities. You and your children can learn more about healthy lifestyles in your local area while getting involved from the comfort of your own home.
Our intervention is focused on proven methods, whilst also having a fun and engaging element as it is designed to motivate all members of the family to take part.
We also provide a safe space for Parents/Guardians and their families to discuss any challenges they may be facing when making healthy lifestyle changes.
Who we can support
*Our free Choose to Change Programme is available to:
Local Residents (Nottinghamshire County & Nottingham City)
>99.6th (BAME>98) with NO weight related co-morbidities
>98th-99.5th with existing co-morbidities and vulnerabilities
(Not sure about BMI? Click the ‘Eligibility Info’ button below)
Please note that we only accept professional referrals for our Choose to Change programme. Please see our inclusion & exclusion criteria below to see if your child is eligible for this programme.