GOALS is a free, fun and healthy lifestyle 10-week programme. It’s designed for families with children in primary and secondary school who are keen to increase their movement and learn more about lifelong healthy habits.
The programme supports families, who have concerns about their child’s weight, to work towards making positive lifestyle changes. The next block of the programme is launching the week of Monday 6 October within East Kilbride, Hamilton, Wishaw and Cumbernauld.
Classes are run after school hours and last about an hour. They are group based and include some fun physical activity alongside some practical advice that can make a positive difference to health and wellbeing, including:
- Managing screen time
- Understanding portion sizes
- Reading food labels
- Healthy snacking habits
- Budget friendly hints and tips for healthy eating
Referrals for children/young people can be made by completing this GOALS Referral Form.docx and emailing LWMS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Find out more on our dedicated FirstPort page.
Kerry McLeod, Children and Young Persons Dietetic Team Lead – NHS Lanarkshire Heathy Lifestyle and Weight Management Service, said: “We are delighted to re-launch this programme and be involved within communities to support local families.
“GOALS includes helpful information to cover day-to-day challenges that many families could be dealing with, for example, how to manage screen time, eating healthy meals and snacks whilst still being on a budget, what do food labels mean and getting the right portion size.
“We offer expert guidance in a safe and fun environment; it’s also an opportunity for families to ask any questions they have and get support and advice from each other too.
“Most importantly, the programme is about making small, realistic changes that can have a big impact on family health and wellbeing over time.”
For information on location, venue and times:
South Lanarkshire
East Kilbride
Dollan Aqua Centre
Wednesdays from 8 October, 4pm
Hamilton
Fairhill – Lifestyles
Thursdays from 9 October, 4pm
North Lanarkshire
Wishaw
Wishaw Sports Centre
Wednesdays from 8 October, 4pm
Cumbernauld
Broadwood Leisure Centre
Tuesdays from 7 October, 4pm
