NHS Lanarkshire's family education and learning programmes receive £150k funding from Scottish Government

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Delivered in partnership with Healthy Valleys, NHS Lanarkshire’s family education and learning programme has received £150,000 of Scottish Government funding to continue working with families to improve their health and wellbeing.

Little ‘n’ Lively provides a fun learning experience for families with children aged zero-to-two years.Throughout seven weeks, sessions explore the importance of play, healthy eating, physical activity, and the great outdoors in raising happy, healthy, resilient children.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The programme launched in July 2021 and is accessed through health professional referrals in order to address health inequalities in Lanarkshire.

Jonathan Cavana, NHS Lanarkshire’s senior health improvement manager for the Healthy Lifestyles and Weight Management Service, told Lanarkshire Live : “Little ‘n’ Lively was developed to support families with young children to lead healthy lifestyles. “We are continuing to develop the programme even further and the ongoing early years funding from the Scottish Government has enabled us to support more families across Lanarkshire.” Stephanie Girdwood, Healthy Valleys' early years’ team leader, said: “We are thrilled to deliver this programme in Lanarkshire. “Little ‘n’ Lively provides a platform for families to come together,