What is FLiC?
\nThe Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service offer a Family Lifestyle Club (FLiC).<\/p>\n
FLiC is run by dietitians and local physical activity leaders.<\/p>\n
It is an 8-week programme (meeting once each week) for children aged 8-13 years and their families, offering support and information about weight management.\u00a0 Each weekly session will involve some fun active games for the children lead by the physical activity co-ordinator.<\/p>\n
Whilst the children are involved in active games, there will be a topic based discussion for parents led by a dietitian.<\/p>\n
At the end of each session, children and parents get back together to take part in a fun, informative and food preparation\/tasting session.
\nWhen and where are the groups?
\nGroups start in January, April\/May and September each year in a number of locations around Leicester. All groups are completely free of charge too.<\/p>\n
For those unable to make the face-to-face sessions, weekly phone or video programmes are currently being developed.
\nHow do I book on?
\nTo find out more about the groups or where your nearest group is taking place, please call 0116 2227154, email\u00a0FLIC@lnds.nhs.uk or visit the Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service website.
\nFurther support
\nLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust run a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called ChatHealth. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays.<\/p>\n
All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor\/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you\u2019ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.<\/p>\n
Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.<\/p>\n
Leicester City: text 07520 615381<\/p>\n
Leicestershire & Rutland: text 07520 615382<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"