Get Going is a new family healthy lifestyle programme, which aims to encourage children to get active, eat well and work towards a healthy weight.

Who is it for?
The programme is offered by NHS Lothian and is available free of charge to all Lothian families. It’s aimed at children aged 5 -18, who are overweight or obese, and their parents or carers.

Why is a healthy weight important for children?
Children who are overweight tend to grow into overweight adults. A healthy weight reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis and some cancers.

What happens at Get Going?
Get Going is an 8 week programme. It takes place once a week at a leisure or community venue and is run by specially trained coaches, with the emphasis on fun, feeling good and making small realistic changes towards a healthier lifestyle.

The programme includes:

• An introductory one-to-one appointment between the family and coach
• Six sessions, involving a small number of families, covering healthy eating, physical activity and making positive lifestyle choices *   A one-to-one appointment at the end of the programme to plan ahead
• An optional follow up appointment at 3 and 6 months.

How do I register?
Parents/carers can register their child for the programme by completing the self referral below or by contacting:

Get Going Administrator
Tel: 0131 536 0302
Email Link
More information and online registration forms are available at the Get Going website:

or contact:-

Caroline Kaye
Child Healthy Lifestyle Co-ordinator
9-11 Lodge Street
Haddington
East Lothian
EH41 3DX

Tel: 01620 828 760
Mob: 07530 311 852
Email Link

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