Xplore

Xplore is a dynamic and engaging healthy lifestyle programme that aims to support children, young people, and their families in adopting healthier habits and becoming more active. The programme provides a fun, welcoming, and safe environment where participants can learn practical tips on healthy eating and being physically active.

Designed for children and young people aged 5-17 that might be above a healthy weight, Xplore includes interactive workshops on nutrition and enjoyable physical activity sessions, tailored to different age groups.

This programme is completely free and is delivered at Better leisure centres across Hillingdon and community venues. Ongoing support is offered to families after completion to help them maintain their healthy lifestyle changes.

Referrals

Referrals are accepted from health professionals, schools, self-referral portal and via email.

For more information, please call the team on 01895541474 or email hillconfed.healthwise@nhs.net 

 

Self-referral Portal

Eligibility Criteria

The programme is aimed at children and young people aged 5-17 who:

· Attend a school, sixth form or FE within the borough

· Live in the borough of Hillingdon and/or

· Registered with a Hillingdon GP

AND

· Have a BMI >91st centile (calculate this using the NHS BMI calculator here)

· Have no complex needs

Programme options

The service offers a range of programmes for children and young people depending on their age and needs:

Children and Families Programme (for children aged 5-11 years)

This will take place at a Better leisure centre or a participating school within Hillingdon and will run over 8 weeks with each weekly session lasting up to 2 hours.

Each session includes a nutritional workshop for everyone, fun activities and games for children and facilitated discussions for parents/carers, who are required to attend each session.

Every child that completes the programme will receive a pre-loaded £20 membership card to spend how they wish at our Better leisure centres in the Borough.

Adolescent programme (for children aged 11-13 years)

This will take place at a Better leisure centre, a community venue, or a participating school within Hillingdon and will run over 8 weeks with each weekly session lasting up to 2 hours.

11-13-year-olds may attend without an adult but will need parental consent.

All attendees that complete the programme will receive a pre-loaded £20 membership card to spend how they wish at our Better leisure centres in the Borough.

Young Adults Programme (for young people aged 14-17 years)

Our young adults programme will be based at our Better leisure centres, or a participating community venue across Hillingdon and will run over 12 weeks. Young people will have access to a range of physical activities, including supervised gym sessions.

Parents/carers are required to attend the first and last session to complete the paperwork.

All young people will receive a 3-month membership to use for the duration of the programme.