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Fun for Life - Carnegie Club

The Carnegie Club is a free community based weight management programme for young people aged 7 - 17 years who are overweight, and their families. The clubs take place across the Calderdale area with children and their parent(s) / carer(s) attending for ½ a day on a Saturday morning or afternoon over a 12 week period.

The Carnegie Clubs have been created by Carnegie Weight Management (CWM), the leading experts based at Leeds Metropolitan University as a way to help overweight children and their families to become fit and healthy. The programme is delivered by qualified instructors from Calderdale Council who have completed vocational training with the Leeds Metropolitan University. For more information visit Carnegie Weight Management|.

NHS Calderdale and Calderdale Council are showing their commitment to the Change4Life movement with the arrival of the Carnegie Clubs in Calderdale. Change4Life is a society-wide movement that recognises that to maintain a healthy weight, we need to both eat well and move more. Many families are making changes that will help them live healthier and longer lives. Visit Change4Life| or call 0300 123 4567.

What will we do on a 12 week Carnegie Club?

• Take part in fun, exciting activities and games including boxercise and benchball;
• Make lots of new friends and boost confidence;
• Learn how to make healthy food choices;
• Make simple small changes for lifelong success;
• Discover other opportunities to get active and healthy in your local area.

Who can attend?

Young people aged 7 - 17 years who are overweight. At least one parent or carer must attend the Carnegie Club with you to support a healthy lifestyle change for the whole family.

Why attend?

Levels of obesity are continuing to increase in the UK and a third of children and two thirds of adults are currently overweight or obese. It is important to maintain a healthy weight as being overweight or obese can lead to an increased risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Confidence and self esteem can also suffer. Carnegie Clubs provide a supporting and motivating environment to make healthy lifestyle changes for life!

Where do the clubs take place?

The clubs are running across the Calderdale area on a Saturday morning and a Saturday afternoon. The morning sessions run from 9am - 12.30pm and the afternoon sessions from 1pm - 4.30pm. Families need to attend for half a day over 12 weeks.

What does it cost?

The clubs have been funded by NHS Calderdale so all places are free but must be booked in advance and work on a first come first served basis.

How can I apply?

We take self referrals and referrals from health practitioners. If you would like to book a place on the next Carnegie Club in your area simply download and complete the application form and GP consent form:

• Carnegie Club Application Form [PDF file 129KB]|

• Carnegie Club GP Consent Form [PDF file 114KB]|

Or call 01422 284418 and we will send you an application form and GP consent form.

The application form can be returned to:

• Name:
• Andrew Butcher
• Address:
• Calderdale Council
  Activity and Community Development
  Springhall Mansion
  Huddersfield Road
  Halifax HX3 0AQ

Or if you would like more information about the clubs in Calderdale:

• Email:
• upbeat@calderdale.gov.uk
• Telephone:
• 01422 284418.

School nurses and GPs interested in referring a young person or family to the programme, should visit Information for school nurses and GPs .

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