Help with nutrition, weight management and oral health
On this page you will find local support for nutrition, weight management and healthy lifestyle advice from local organisations and groups. You will also find find information on support for oral health from local groups. Making sure our teeth and gums are healthy is important for our physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Nutrition and weight management
NHS Healthy Start Scheme
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. on their webpage.
Forward Thinking Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Forward Thinking Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Eating Disorder Service: We provide a city-wide service for young people and adults who need treatment and support for eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. Find out more at . Forward Thinking also offer support on nutrition and health called Activities & Healthy Eating, for more details.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Health Support Service
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Health Support Service is accessible to all children who live in Â鶹ÊÓƵ and or attend a mainstream school in Â鶹ÊÓƵ (including those that are electively home educated). Find out more on the dedicated web pages for Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Health Support Service.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Food Refusal Services
Food Refusal Services offer education and training to help parents and professionals understand how children learn to eat and drink. for more information on how they can help.
Communities Engage and Thrive
Communities Engage and Thrive CIC: Our mission is to support adults and children to lead healthier lifestyles. Check out the for more information.
Beat
Beat eating disorder is a charity dedicated to helping people suffering from eating disorders. For more information on their services . To speak to someone via webchat .
NHS Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community Healthcare
BCH provide nutrition services for conditions including diabetes, malnutrition, stomach and digestive problems, allergies, food sensitivity and obesity. for more details.
Eatwell Guide
The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet. To read the guides in PDF format .
Oral health
Here you can find the help available in Â鶹ÊÓƵ for oral health concerns.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Health Support Service
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Health Support Service is accessible to all children who live in Â鶹ÊÓƵ and or attend a mainstream school in Â鶹ÊÓƵ (including those that are electively home educated). To find out more information about their oral health support visit the Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Health Support Service website.
NHS dental services
If you are looking to find a dentist for help. To find out whether you are eligible for free NHS dental help web page.
Care for child teeth
More information on your child's teeth and oral health can be found on the Best Start for Life pages.
Page last updated: 9 November 2023