Healthy Families
We understand that raising children is a rewarding yet challenging journey. Finding ways to be healthier as a family can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know where to start. We’re here to support you and help you on your family’s path to health and well-being.
The info on this page is here to help you discover simple, enjoyable ways to improve your family’s health and well-being, and where to go for extra help and support if you need it.
We know that every family is unique, and your health goals are also specific to you. Together, we want to support you and your family to get to where you want to be.
Thank you for taking this important step towards a healthier future for your child and your family.
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Find out a bit more:
NHS Better Health – Healthier Families
Find out more about what’s really in the food we eat, and look to make little swaps:
Eat well ideas
Find ideas, information and ways to try new sports or activities:
Sports and activity ideas
Accessible physical activity ideas for children and families:
Accessible physical activity ideas
Find new ideas for tasty, affordable family meals:
Easy family recipes
Mental Health Info Point
It’s easier to make positive lifestyle changes when you feel able to cope with life’s challenges. Find help or support for you or your child:
Mental Health Info Point
Cost of living information and support
Find your nearest social supermarket, check benefits eligibility, help with bills, apply for emergency financial support:
Cost of living info and support
Halton Family Hubs
Family Hubs provide a welcoming space where families in Halton can access free support and take part in a wide range of inclusive activities.
Find out more about Family Hubs
Local activities:
Active Halton - Sports and Activity Clubs
Follow Active Halton Sports Development on Facebook to find out what’s going on in your area:
Follow Halton Sports Development on Facebook
Find local sports and activity clubs in your area:
View Halton activity clubs
Junior Parkrun
FREE, fun, friendly, weekly community event for children aged 4 to 14. Walk, jog or run as a family. Find your local Parkrun and register:
Find out more - Junior Parkrun
Get involved online:
NHS Better Health – Healthier Families
Take the Healthy Steps quiz and sign up for healthy eating and physical activity email tips tailored to your family:
Take the quiz
Health Improvement Team - online workshops
Short online workshops to help you manage fussy eating, sleep & screens, physical activity & sugar:
View online workshops
Fit 4 Life App Programme
Fit 4 Life in 30 days – free lifestyle app programme for parents and carers of children aged 4-13; to encourage small, manageable lifestyle changes:
Fit 4 Life in 30 days – get started
Teen App and Leisure Programme
Free 12-week lifestyle app programme for young people aged 13-18 years (up to 25 years with SEND). Includes free 3-month local leisure pass for eligible young people:
Teen app - get started
Get involved in person:
HENRY Healthy Families – Right From the Start
Group programme for parents/carers of under 5s to give your child a healthy start. Includes positive meal times, understanding your child’s behaviour, being active as a family, looking after yourself. Sign up here:
Book your place - HENRY Right From the Start
HENRY Parent/Carer workshops
One-off workshops for parents/carers of under 12s to help you establish healthy habits – sessions include: understanding children’s behaviour, healthy teeth, eating well for less.
View HENRY workshops
Holiday Activity and Food Clubs (HAF)
Find free activity clubs for your child in your area during school holidays. Eligibility criteria applies:
View HAF activities
You can also contact Halton Health Improvement Team for support and signposting for eating well and being active. Call 0300 029 0029 or email HIT@halton.gov.uk