Fun ideas to stay healthy

Children who lead unhealthy lifestyles are more likely to continue this as adults.

Did you know

Children in England are eating an extra 2,800 sugar cubes a year. Which is more than double the recommended guidelines. This can lead to Type 2 Diabetes and a range of other long term health problems!

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Obesity poses one of the greatest threats to the wellbeing of children in Slough Young people - Video of the month

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Obesity poses one of the greatest threats to the wellbeing of children in Slough

Check out this Change4Life video about the challenge of obesity.

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating

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On average, obesity leads to a 3-year reduction in life expectancy, and severe obesity by 8-10 years. In addition, obesity is associated with school absence, stigma, bullying, low self-esteem and lower levels of employment.
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How to reduce your sugar in drinks change4life

Low Sugar drinks

How to reduce your sugar in drinks
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Healthy snacks for children 100 calories snacks

Healthier Snacks

Healthy snacks for children
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Managing your child's weight Weight check

Your child’s weight

Managing your child's weight
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Staying Active

Staying active

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Research shows that physical activity can help school aged kids in lots of ways, from improving behaviour, self-confidence and social skills to helping sleep better.
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10 minute activities for you and your child 10 minute shake ups

10 minute shakeups

10 minute activities for you and your child
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Indoor activities to stay active Indoor activities

Indoor activities

Indoor activities to stay active
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Schools – Staying active during isolation

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Oral health and hygiene

Oral health

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Slough has the worst oral health rates in the South East. Nearly half have 1 or more decayed or missing teeth.
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Tooth advice from the NHS Oral health

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Tooth advice from the NHS
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Find your local dentist NHS

Find a dentist

Find your local dentist
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Reduce your sugar intake Food Scanner

Sugar swap

Reduce your sugar intake
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Mental health and well-being

Mental health

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Being in green space throughout childhood is vitally important to support positive mental health. Get out and get into your local park!
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Mental health support and referral for children in Slough Mental health

Refer to CAMHS

Mental health support and referral for children in Slough
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Spot the signs of mental health issues in children Children's mental health

Mental Health

Spot the signs of mental health issues in children
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For information on local services, the Little Blue Book of Sunshine and coping guides click here

Children’s mental health and coronavirus

For information on local services, the Little Blue Book of Sunshine and coping guides click here
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Immunisation

Immunisation

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It is vital that you ensure that your child's immunisations are up to date. Check with your GP to remain protected.
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The vaccine protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. It's given at one year and again at three years. MMR Measles

MMR Vaccine

The vaccine protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. It's given at one year and again at three years.
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The vaccine protects against cervical cancer. It's given at 12-13 through two injections six months apart. HPV Vaccine

HPV Vaccine

The vaccine protects against cervical cancer. It's given at 12-13 through two injections six months apart.
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The vaccine protects against the flu, and given annually as a nasal spray in Sept/Oct for all children aged two to nine. Flu Vaccine

Flu Vaccine

The vaccine protects against the flu, and given annually as a nasal spray in Sept/Oct for all children aged two to nine.
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