Better health starts with
happy, active families.
The new Family Weight Management service for families with children aged 4-17.
A free 10-week journey to build healthy habits through fun and play.
A New Way to Grow Healthy
Delivered in partnership with Durham County Council, our programme makes healthy living feel like child’s play.
100% Free
There are no costs for families in County Durham. Everything is fully funded.
10 Weeks
10 sessions with fun games, family cooking, and tips that fit into busy lives. 12 months follow-up.
Family Centred
We support the whole family to make changes together that last forever.
100% Free
There are no costs for families in County Durham. Everything is fully funded.
10 Weeks
10 sessions with fun games, family cooking, and tips that fit into busy lives. 12 months follow-up.
Family Centred
We support the whole family to make changes together that last forever.
100% Free
There are no costs for families in County Durham. Everything is fully funded.
10 Weeks
10 sessions with fun games, family cooking, and tips that fit into busy lives. 12 months follow-up.
Family Centred
We support the whole family to make changes together that last forever.
Enquiries Hub
The Healthy Families programme helps children and their families build better habits. Families take part in a 10-week programme with support for up to a year. Sessions cover healthy eating, play, sleep, and feeling good.
- More Information
- Eligibility
- Available Start Date
- Locations
Children who are in the 91st centile should contact our eligibility team. To check if your child is in the 91st centile go here.
Our team will provide available start dates.
Please provide your contact details. Name, contact number, your questions, or referral number.
We will be in touch within a week.
Information for Professionals
Who can join?
Children and families living in County Durham who need support.
Who can refer?
We are closely working with GPs, schools, family hubs, wider health and care system and VCFSE partners.
The support
A 10-week plan with fun activities and digial tools.
Inclusive service
Extra help for families with SEND including Easy Read materials.
Enquiries Hub
The Healthy Families programme helps children and their families build better habits. Families take part in a 10-week programme with support for up to a year. Sessions cover healthy eating, play, sleep, and feeling good.
More Information
Eligibility
Children who are in the 91st centile should contact our eligibility team. To check if your child is in the 91st centile go here.
Available Start Date
Our team will provide the information.
Locations
Please provide your contact details. Name, contact number, your questions, or referral number.
We will be in touch within a week.
Information for Professionals
Who can join?
Children and families living in County Durham who need support.
Who can refer?
We are closely working with GPs, schools, family hubs, wider health and care system and VCFSE partners.
The support
A 10-week plan with fun activities and digial tools.
Inclusive service
Extra help for families with SEND including Easy Read materials.
Training for Professionals
Helping professionals feel confident having healthy conversations
Healthy Families County Durham offers training and awareness sessions to help professionals confidently discuss healthy lifestyles with children, young people and families.
Training is practical, evidence-based and designed to reduce stigma while encouraging positive conversations.
Training includes
- CPD-accredited Raising Weight Conversations with Families Behaviour Change
- CPD-accredited Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
- Referral Guidance
- Partnership Awareness Sessions
Training can be delivered face-to-face or online and tailored for partner organisations.
Professional Development
Confident professionals are more likely to have meaningful conversations that encourage families to access support.
Upcoming Sessions
Online
4 August – 10 am
6 August – 2pm
Face to Face
19 August – 1 pm
23 September – 12pm
Active Play
We play games and do sports that kids love. It’s so much fun they forget it’s exercise.
Healthy Eating
Learn to cook yummy, cheap meals that the whole family will enjoy together.
Happy Minds
Feeling good is as important as being active. We support mental health for a happy life.
Active Play
We play games and do sports that kids love. It’s so much fun they forget it’s exercise.
Healthy Eating
Learn to cook yummy, cheap meals that the whole family will enjoy together.
Happy Minds
Feeling good is as important as being active. We support mental health for a happy life.
Active Play
We play games and do sports that kids love. It’s so much fun they forget it’s exercise.
Healthy Eating
Learn to cook yummy, cheap meals that the whole family will enjoy together.
Happy Minds
Feeling good is as important as being active. We support mental health for a happy life.