Making changes

Last modified April 27, 2022

Making Changes is a programme for families living in Blackpool. It has been designed to help you as a family become a healthy weight and lead a more active lifestyle.

If you, your healthcare professional or school nurse feel that learning about healthy eating and discovering the benefits to being more active would benefit you as a family, then you are in the right place.

We know that being a healthy weight can be challenging. Be assured that our family weight management team are experts in this area and will offer you as a family to begin to increase your activity levels and make lifestyle changes.

What you will get

A 12 week programme which includes education around healthy eating, lifestyle behaviour change and fun physical activities
Active Blackpool discounts and vouchers during the programme (i.e. learn to swim discounts)
Ongoing advice and guidance
Complete the 12 week programme and receive a free 3 month family leisure membership
Attend a graduation event when you complete the programme
Additional physical activities available throughout and on competition
You have the option to join Active Blackpool as a member at a reduced rate, 3 months after completing the programme

Who can access the programme

The programme is for families with children aged 4 to11 years old who need to become a healthy weight. Children with a BMI in the 93 centile or above will be prioritised a place with their family.

Younger and older siblings can attend with the child meeting the criteria
The family must be a Blackpool resident or attend a Blackpool school
Parents are required to attend all sessions with their child or children

For more information please contact the team:

Email: making.changes@blackpool.gov.uk
Text: 07467 444656

Referral form

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Patient/parent/care giver/family consent. I/we agree that the information is correct and may be used to assist in identifying a safe and appropriate family weight management and physical activity programme.
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What you will get

Who can access the programme

Referral form

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