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Live It

Along with our partners at Derby County Community Trust, we support children and their families to manage their weight by improving fitness, nutrition and self-esteem. We aim to make things fun and our caring team will ensure you work hard but enjoy lots of laughs along the way.
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Who can join?

Children aged 5 to 17

Registered to a Derby doctor

Be on the 85th BMI centile or higher. Click here to calculate your child’s BMI.

What are we offering?

  • 12 months free support
  • Initial meeting at Oxygen Freejumping Trampoline Park so parents can chat to our team whilst your child enjoys a free bounce!
  • 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 - include Glowfit, dodgeball, games, dance, circuits and badminton.
  • 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.

All about you

We understand how difficult it is to keep the whole family fit and healthy. Our team 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!

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.