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  • The power of keeping family recipes alive through generations

    Our Grandmother’s Hands project, led by our SEEN Centre, aimed to remind young people of the deep personal connections they share with food by creating a space for different generations to come together, cook, and share their own treasured family recipes.

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  • Tips on getting your child ready to start school

    Sam Hoskins, our Healthy Child Programme Manager, has some advice on things you can do over the next few months that might help you – both! - feel more prepared for that first day of primary school. 

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  • How Brad and Suzanne support families to build healthy habits

    Making sure children learn healthy habits from a young age is important, but it’s not always easy. We spoke to Brad, a Family Health Coach, and Suzanne, a Community Health Development Worker from our Hampshire Healthy Steps programme who explain how they make learning healthy habits something the whole family can enjoy.

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  • Anna’s experience shaping the future of the NHS

    Anna is involved in the Mental Health sub-group of our NHS Youth Forum's Young Researchers programme. She explains why it’s so important for young people to be involved in shaping health services.

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  • Is this the right time for you to foster?

    Thinking about fostering but not sure if now is the right time? You’re not alone. Many of our foster carers felt the same way at first. To help you decide, some of them are sharing their personal experiences and advice.

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