Making healthy lifestyle choices

Our trained nurses and professionals can guide you through making healthy lifestyle choices.

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Single point of access

You have open access to the health visiting service by calling the Single Point of Access if you need support or guidance.

0191 282 3319

Monday to Friday 8.30am-4pm.

Children pick up good and not so good habits from the people around them. That is why it is important to adopt a whole family approach to health. This includes not smoking. If you need help and support to we can help to link you in with a local stop smoking service. We can support your whole family being healthier.

Healthy eating

We have diet advice and ideas that can help support lots of families in need, such as fussy eaters, children with specific needs and those looking for advice on becoming more active.

We can provide information on healthy recipe ideas, portion size, sugar swaps and more using up to date guidance from healthier families. School health have great links with the local schools and if you wish we can speak with the staff in your child’s school to ensure that all adults are working together to support your child.

Physical activity

Did you know government guidelines recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day? Indeed – staying active is vital in leading a healthy lifestyle.

We can provide lots of guidance on the best way for you and your family to get fit and stay fit. We can provide some help finding out what opportunities there are in your local community for staying active. Whatever your needs are we can help place you on the correct pathway of support.

Similarly, if you feel that your child is picking up unhealthy habits that are affecting their sleep, or needs some encouragement to support healthy dental or body hygiene then school health team can help.

We are discreet and will adopt a child friendly approach to ensuring they receive good information to enable them to become more independent and build those good habits that they can take into adulthood with them.