Active Sunderland Healthy Lifestyles Programme

Free family health and wellness program in Sunderland
A woman showing some children recipes in a book

When it comes to eating well and being active, little changes can add up to make a big difference. The Active Sunderland Healthy Lifestyles Programme helps families to make healthy changes. They offer a range of support, including:

  • Help and advice on maintaining a healthy weight  
  • Advice on food groups, portion sizes, junk foods, affordable healthy recipes and healthy snack making ideas 
  • Ideas on how to be more active with fun exercises and activities families can do at home or outdoors  
  • Regular 1-to-1 meetings and calls to provide ongoing support and to help monitor progress  

The programme is delivered in all areas of the city, so if you would like more information, please email

healthylifestyles@sunderland.gov.uk 

or call the number below for your area.

Coalfields 

Easington Lane, East Rainton, Fence Houses, Hetton, Houghton, Moorsley, Newbottle, New Herrington, Penshaw, Philadelphia, Shiney Row. 

Contact - Bryan 07770 584872

East 

Ashbrooke, Doxford Park, Grangetown, Hall Farm, Hendon, Hollycarrside, Moorside, Ryhope, Thornhill. 

Contact - Kay 07770 613734 or Chloe 07770 598764

North

Carley Hill, Castletown, Downhill, Fulwell, Hylton Castle, Marley Pots, Monkwearmouth, Red House, Roker, Southwick, Seaburn, Town End Farm, Witherwack.  

Contact – Olivia 07765 425719                                        

West

Barnes, East Herrington, Farringdon, Ford Estate, Grindon, Millfield, Pallion, Pennywell, Plains Farm, Silksworth, South Hylton, Thorney Close. 

Contact – Diane 07770 571976

Washington

All Washington areas. 

Contact – Anthony 07770 598771

Please see the information and links below to support active living for both you and your family:

Healthy and Affordable Recipes

Ideas for Staying Active and Eating Healthily Booklet

Staying active, happy and healthy booklet

Active Living at Home Booklet

A walk in the park booklet

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