Many organisations are supporting Change4Life by creating opportunities for you and your family to eat more healthily and be more active. Visit our national partners page to find out about how you can take advantage of promotions such as free fitness activities and discounts on healthy products.
This is a great place to start your Change4Life journey, but there are also loads of other places online you can visit to get even more information and tips. Here are some of our favorites!
Food
NHS Choices - 5 A DAY
Packed with loads of information and advice to help you put away your 5 A DAY day with no trouble. Fruit and vegetables can help keep your body fitter, healthier and happier. www.nhs.uk/5aday
School Food Trust - Eat Better, Do Better
The School Food Trust was established by the Department for Education and Skills in September 2005. Its remit is to transform school food and food skills, promote the education and health of children and young people and improve the quality of food in schools. www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk
Alcohol
The Drinkaware Trust
An independent UK-wide organisation that aims to improve our drinking behaviour and the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misue and minimise alcohol-related harm. www.drinkaware.co.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
A voluntary fellowship of men and women who help each other achieve and maintain sobriety by sharing experiences and giving mutual support. Regular weekly meetings are held in all parts of Britain.
Telephone 0845 769 7555 (local rate from BT lines)
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Al-Anon Family Groups
Part of a worldwide fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who provide confidential support for people affected by someone else's drinking.
Telephone 020 7403 0888 (10am to 10pm, every day)
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Health
How Are The Kids?
Before you start making changes, it helps to know what you and your family are doing right and what you need to fix. That’s what 'How Are The Kids?' is for. Take 5 minutes to answer a few questions, and we’ll send you your very own free personalised action plan. www.howarethekids.com
NHS LifeCheck
NHS LifeCheck is a free online service to help you and your family improve your health. Just answer a few questions and LifeCheck will give you results tailored to your age, gender and lifestyle. From weight to smoking, stress to exercise, it will help you find out how you’re doing. www.nhs.uk/lifecheck
Healthy Start
Helping you to give your kids the best start in life, this website offers advice on to families receiving certain benefits on how they can get free milk, fruit, vegetables and vitamins. www.healthystart.nhs.uk
NHS Choices - Live Well
Hundreds of articles on dozens of topics, full of tips and information on keeping yourself and your family healthy. www.nhs.uk/livewell/
Diabetes UK website
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. Their mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes. www.diabetes.org.uk
Activities
Muckin4Life - get out and about with conservation volunteering
From bird watching to bat spying, and from wildlife gardening to bracken bashing, there is something for all ages to enjoy. You’ll learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy lots of fun together.
Whether you live in a city or in the countryside, Muckin4Life will keep you all healthy and active. But you’ll enjoy yourselves so much you won’t even notice the benefits.
When the kids are at home finding stuff to do is never easy, or cheap. With Muckin4Life you’ll be helping organisations look after the natural environment so they won’t charge you a penny. In fact they will love having you around. www.direct.gov.uk/muckin4life
SmallSteps4Life
SmallSteps4Life is an interactive website designed to inspire and support primary and secondary school pupils to take their own small steps to improve their health and well-being, by setting themselves lifestyle challenges.
SmallSteps4Life is based around the three themes of healthy eating, getting active and feeling good. To get a sneak preview of the website before the full version launches in spring 2010, follow the link below. You can also register on the site, find advice on how to help your school start the SmallSteps4Life programme and start planning your SmallSteps4Life activities ready for the spring. smallsteps4life.direct.gov.uk
Do you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
Change4Life is an England and Wales campaign, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use the advice here to start making changes, even if you don’t live in England or Wales. There are also these helpful sites for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and for even more information, please contact your devolved administration.
Scotland - Take life on, one step at a time
Giving you simple steps to healthier eating and being active, this website offers practical advice for making small but important changes. www.takelifeon.co.uk/
Wales - Change4Life
Brought to you by the Welsh Assembly government, this has loads of simple advice for you to improve your health and wellbeing. Take a look at the ’Your local area’ section. This contains fun activities and events in your local area. www.wales.gov.uk/change4life
Northern Ireland - Get a life, get active
Aimed at all of us who think our lifestyles could be healthier than they currently are. It may not tell you how to train for a marathon, but it will tell you how to get more activity into your life, so you can have better health.
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