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Healthy Steps Family Sessions are free, relaxed, and interactive group sessions for families with children aged 2 to 12 in Hampshire.

Led by our Family Healthy Coaches and volunteers, each session offers a welcoming environment where you can share concerns, set personalised achievable family goals, and enjoy fun activities together. You’ll leave each session with a variety of helpful resources, information, and practical tools to support your family’s well-being.

What do the Healthy Steps family sessions cover?

What do the Healthy Steps family sessions cover?

Across 6 sessions, we look at: 

  • Week One: Warm Welcome - Getting to know each other and what to expect.
  • Week Two: Eat Well and Healthy Teeth - Fussy and selective eating and how you can encourage children to clean their teeth.
  • Week Three: Cook Well and Sleep Well - Portion sizes, recipe ideas and supporting sleep.
  • Week Four: Get Active and My Community - How can we move more and what your community has to offer your family.
  • Week Five: Reflection - What’s going well and next steps.
  • Week Six: Follow up one-to-one phone call
Throughout the session, our Family Health Couches support you to set small, achievable goals. 

Why Join Healthy Steps Family Sessions?

Why Join Healthy Steps Family Sessions?

  • The sessions are completely free, offering a welcoming environment to learn, connect, and grow as a family.
  • Our Family Healthy Coaches will work with you to set achievable, personalised goals that suit your family’s needs.
  • Participate in enjoyable, interactive activities that bring the whole family together while promoting healthy habits.
  • Walk away with easy-to-use tools, resources, and information to support your family’s well-being every day.
  • Get the chance to talk through any concerns with our experienced coaches and volunteers, who are here to guide you every step of the way.


Whether you want to improve family health, bond with your loved ones, or simply explore new ways to stay active and engaged together, Healthy Steps Family Sessions are the perfect opportunity to start!

When and where are the sessions?

When and where are the sessions?

Family sessions are currently held face-to-face in Hart, Basingstoke, Gosport, and Havant, as well as online via Teams. 

How do I join the family sessions?

How do I join the family sessions?

If you are a parent or carer, you can register to join Healthy Steps family sessions using our Family Enquiry Form.

Once you have submitted the form:

  • One of the team will be in contact with you within 2 working days.
  • We will take time to understand what you and your family need and how we can support you.
  • We will offer you a place on our activity sessions within a month – you can choose the time, dates and venues that suit you best.
  • You can set goals for yourself and your family, and we will support and celebrate your whole family along the way!
  • At the end of the sessions you will have a range of resources, information and practical tools to take away.

Family Enquiry Form

How do I refer a family for support?

How do I refer a family for support?

If you are a professional, you can refer a family using the referral form. Once you have submitted the form, one of the team will be in contact with you/the family within 2 working days.

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