Makeover for Healthy Hebridean Kids!

The Healthy Hebridean Kids website has had a makeover! The website www.healthyhebrideankids.scot.nhs.uk is developed and managed by NHS Western Isles, and is aimed at helping local parents, family members and carers of young children to be healthier and happier by making healthy lifestyle choices. 

The website holds information on: nutrition, vitamins, being active, HENRY training sessions for parents as well as lots of useful links when pregnant or a new parent/ carer.

NHS Western Isles Health Visiting & School Nursing Team Lead, Anna MacDonald, said: “We want to give our children the best start in life and we hope the website can guide parents on how to do this. Habits during a child’s early years can influence their future outcomes, good healthy habits will help them to live healthier and longer lives which will reduce their risk of developing a range of health issues later in life.”

Karen France MacLeod, NHS Western Isles Nutrition, Dietetic & Catering Services Manager, added: “The website has a range of helpful links and information for parents. There is also information on HENRY, a programme aimed at giving babies and children the best possible start in life by supporting the whole family to make positive lifestyle changes. Although the site is helpful if any parent or carers would like additional information, advice or support with a child's eating they can confidentially get in touch with dietetics at: wi.dietetics@nhs.scot or call 01851 708279."

‘Healthy Hebridean Kids' is hosted by the NHS Western Isles Maternal & Infant Nutrition Group, a partnership whose members include the local authority and community groups across the Islands, the aim is to improve the health of children and families.