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How can we help you?
We offer FREE healthy lifestyle programmes for all ages. Click the links below to find support that’s right for you.
What is Beezee Families?
Beezee Families is our free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle programme that is designed to include the whole family. The programme can be completed in person or online.
How does it work?
- Learn about nutritious snacks and easy meals to cook together.
- Get expert support from our coaches and nutritionists.
- Move around every week with games and activities.
- Have fun learning about healthy living!
Three ways to sign up, pick one that's right for you
1: In person
Join us in person for two hours every week, for 12 weeks of group sessions.
2: Online
Join us online for one hour each week for 10 weeks of group sessions, plus get two 1-to-1 check-in calls.
3: Our academy
You can also learn at your own pace by enrolling into our Academy for six months.
Whether you’re joining us in-person or online, each week you’ll get moving! Half of our online sessions will focus on physical activity.
But, no matter which option you choose, you can discover the power of small changes and have fun as a family!
Sign up or refer today
To sign up to Beezee Families, just fill out our Online Assessment and we’ll take it from there.
Alternatively, you can also call our friendly team on 0204 559 8200 and we’ll get in touch.
Interested in joining our academy and learning at your own pace?
Are you wanting to refer someone to Beezee Families?
FAQs
Am I eligible for Beezee Families?
To be eligible for Beezee Families, you must have at least one child who:
- Is aged between 5-11 years old
- Goes to school or has a GP in the London Borough of Hounslow
- Is above their ideal weight on the BMI centile chart
You can find out your BMI by visiting the NHS BMI calculator.
How much does Beezee Families cost?
All our programmes are completely free! We receive Public Health funding from the London Borough of Hounslow Council, so you get a premium programme at no cost.
Can parents attend or is it just for children?
Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Plus, the whole family is welcome (and encouraged) to attend. Parents and carers often come away having learned just as much as the children!
Will the in-person online group sessions work best for me?
It depends on what fits into your family routine best. All of our programmes are run by the same expert team of family wellbeing specialists and nutritionists.
The activity session is the main difference – online participants will play games like musical statues or be led through home workouts, while the in-person participants will play team games like dodgeball or take part in activities like archery.
Whichever option you choose, you will be given a dedicated family nutritionist and have the chance to connect with other families on your course.
I'm concerned about giving my child a complex about being "fat" - won't this make things worse?
Our top priority is your child’s physical and mental health. We don’t focus on weight, and NEVER use the “f” word. We promote positive body image in all the children we work with.
We don’t put children on damaging diets or force them to exercise. Instead, we guide them towards finding healthy foods they like, educate them on how to eat a balanced diet (which includes yummy treats in the right amounts!), and to find joy in movement. We’re all about giving the whole family healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Client stories and testimonials
Veena’s dream come true
When Veena Shah received a letter inviting her and her children to join a healthy eating and lifestyle programme, it turned out to be just the job. Because less than five months later she was working for the Hounslow Council-backed scheme as a community engagement officer.
Mum of three Veena was at a turning point in her life when the invitation from the Beezee programme came along. Beezee is part of the Healthy Hounslow family and offers support with healthy eating and weight management.
“I was looking for a new direction after being at home for a while,” Veena said. “I was a bit reluctant at first but I thought I would just give it a go to try and improve the family’s health.”
Beezee offered a free 12-week programme of support on healthy eating, exercise and general wellbeing. The 41-year-old went along to the first session with her twins India and Ennis, aged five and elder child Shai-Ram, aged seven. After a bit of a confessed ‘wobble’, the family were soon into the swing of the sessions. The weeks flew by and soon they were graduating from the healthy lifestyle course.
“It was about that time that one of the coaches mentioned that there may be a job opportunity with Beezee,” said Veena. “After staying at home with the children, I was looking for part-time work. So, I decided to give it a go.”
Veena was given the role of Hounslow’s first community engagement officer for Beezee. Nowadays, you’ll often see her out and about in the community, talking with people about their health. She also helps to deliver the same course that she and the children took part in.
“I haven’t looked back,” Veena said. “I am constantly out at events and activities and helping people to achieve their goals. There is so much on offer for people in Hounslow if they need support. It’s just a case of finding out what is right for you.”
She added: “On top of all that my family are healthier and happier than they’ve ever been. All because I responded to the invitation and said ‘yes’.”
Her advice to others out there is simple: “Just go for it! Taking a chance has transformed my life for the better and I believe that it can do the same for other people.”
Client stories
Yazan's story
“From the sessions, he wanted to be more active and this has reduced time on the TV and PC. This is the most important thing for us because we always tried to push him to decrease this but we didn’t think he would accept the idea. But then when he started going out and playing in the park every day, he started making friends in the park and this made him like to go outside more and because of this he didn’t have time during the day to play on the PC and iPad. And this was by his own choice.
The recipes you shared were good and the sports classes were very useful. This was the one reason that encouraged Yazan to go to every session because he knows he gets to play and be active. He liked Basketball, dodgeball and hockey. Truly, he liked all the sports.
I am really thankful that I got to meet you, I had a lot of fun going to the lessons. I had fun with all of my sessions and cannot really choose which one was my favourite because they were all great and I had the same, equal fun for all of them. I’ve been enjoying it (swimming and walking) more than before I met you guys… Before I didn’t like going outside and I just wanted to stay online on my computer but then after I met you guys it made me really inspired to go outside and to get new friends and play with them.”
Ananyah's story
“It was really good and helped a lot. It gives us a view of what are good eating habits and how to change yours. Before Ananyah wasn’t eating any fruits, only apples and bananas and now she’s eating more. She’s also tried plumbs, peaches, and apricots.
She never wanted to try sports in school like football but she did in the session. She enjoyed the badminton.
Normally when she goes to clubs she doesn’t like them, but when she came here she really loved it and was excited to come back. Sometimes I didn’t want to go because Monday is my busiest day, but she pushes me to go because she enjoys it so much.
I really enjoyed the sports session as well and the best thing I learnt was portion sizes and reading the labels.”
Harrison's story
“I didn’t really know what to fully expect, I knew there would be learning and some sort of sport, but we ended up loving it.
‘Before we were having a lot more snacks, chocolate, crisps, ice creams and burgers. We always used to cook but we now cook a lot more and get more active and we still have a bit to go.
It’s nice to have something each week and we’ve stuck to it. Sometimes you go ‘oh do we want to go today’ and we think yes, yes we really do.”
