Scotland’s government implements a plan to prevent childhood obesity

Ten projects across Scotland will share £538,141. The funding is allocated to initiatives such as Little n Lively - run by NHS Lanarkshire – which provides families and young children in the area with practical skills and information on nutrition, cooking and increased opportunities for physical activity and expanding social networks.

In 2024, a number of health boards, including NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland, are continuing or implementing the ‘Henry - Healthy Families Right from the Start’ programme, which helps parents and carers with children up to five years old to provide a healthier, happier start in life.

The internationally adopted, evidence-based package provides support with family emotional wellbeing and information about nutrition, physical activity and oral health.