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Free Gro Health app available for GLL members in RBKC

Date posted 04 Apr 2024
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Want to make healthier food and exercise choices for you and your family, but not sure where to start? 

GLL/Better Health has partnered with NHS NW London to offer Gro Health, a unique offering for the whole family or household. It brings together all you need to know about improved health, mental wellbeing, exercise and sleep into one place. 

 

If you live in Kensington & Chelsea and have children of school age between 5-18 years old in your household, you and your family are eligible to enrol in a 12-month health and wellbeing app called Gro Health for FREE. The app is available in x19 different languages and usually costs £99 and you'll have access to: 

  • Thousands of healthy recipes and meal plans;
  • Workout videos;
  • Mindfulness activities and
  • Sleep advice.

 

What are the benefits of using the programme? 

Those who have used the Gro Health app have reported: 

 

  • Better nutritional health: users report a 23% reduction in daily calorie consumption at 6 months 1, and average weight loss of 4.5% at 12 months.2
  • Improved mental health: 31% of those using the app for 12 months reported reduction in anxiety; 23% a reduction in stress; 32% a reduction in depression and 10% increase in life satisfaction.3
  • Improved physical activity: After 6 months, users reported a 20% increase in daily steps taken.4
  • Improved sleep quality: After 6 months, users reported a 26% increase in time spent asleep.5

Criteria 

In order to qualify for this FREE 12-month application you must have at least ONE 5-18-year-old in your household living in NW London. 

 

How to start using Gro Health 

  • Scan the QR code and then complete the form on the Gro Health landing page
  • Once completed, you will be taken to a page that says “Thanks, you’re in!”
  • You and your family or household can then start using the Gro Health app immediately, using the voucher code provided. (A copy of these instructions will also be emailed to you.)
  • Gro Health is downloadable via Android and IOS but your device must support Android 10+ or iOS 11+ to work.
  • Once you have set up your account you can add multiple smart devices to the account allowing multiple users within the family/household unit.
  • You can also expect a call from a Gro Health professional within 3-5 working days to support you and your family with on boarding onto the platform and getting started.
  • No payment details are required to qualify and use this app.

 

How to access Gro Health 

Gro Health is easily available via a smartphone, tablet, or computer.