child weight management

well done! you’ve just taken the first step to helping your family get fit and healthy...

Get 12 months’ free, friendly support for your child and your family.

Livewell helps children and their families to manage their weight by improving fitness, nutrition and self-esteem.

This includes:

  • 1-2-1 support and encouragement from our friendly advisors to boost your child’s confidence and improve your family‘s exercise and eating habits.
  • Fun activities - suitable for all abilities - includes cook and eat sessions, dance, circuits, games, Zumba, family football with Derby County Football Club, swimming and much more!!
  • Sessions range from 45 minutes to an hour and a half.
  • All activities are aimed at beginners so it doesn’t matter if your child is new to exercise or has never done these activities before.

We understand how difficult it is to keep the whole family fit and healthy. The Livewell service is here to help you whatever your family situation.

Our advisors really do care about your child’s health and wellbeing. They’re dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, to give your family the confidence to make the little changes that make a big difference - with a lot of laughs along the way!

Healthy kids and families

  • Your child needs to be registered to a Derby City GP practice
  • Your child needs to be aged between 5 and 17 years.
  • Your child needs to be on the 85th BMI centile or higher. (Click here to calculate your BMI).

Livewell is funded to help as many individuals as possible in Derby to live a healthier lifestyle.  Due to high demand for weight management programmes, Livewell cannot accept applications from parents whose children have already completed their 12-month Livewell weight management plan.