The Active Families Programme targets children at risk of developing or currently presenting with health complications associated with inactivity. The specific objectives of the Active Families Programme are to help children and their families:

• Increase their amount of regular physical activity
  

• Reduce their sedentary behaviour

• Increase their awareness of the benefits of physical activity and healthy living

• Reduce the barriers to participation

• Enhance their opportunities to experience new activities

Families are referred to the programme through their GP or Practice Nurse.  The health intervention programme runs over a six month period and aims to support families to increase their physical activity levels and encourage healthy eating habits.  This is achieved through a series of interactive workshops and one-to-one support, providing practical tools and incentives for families to adopt life-long changes.

For children to achieve long term lifestyle changes family support is key.  The workshops address the importance of family roles through team building activities, family cooks-offs and activity challenges.  The focus of all workshops is on 'having a go' and learning new ways of staying fit and active together.

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