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Community - Testimonials
Jane Buckton, Parent and Life Check Coordinator
“I have now been to some of the holiday club sessions and was impressed with the work that your team were doing.
I should also add that I’m speaking as a professional and a parent as my childminder took along my little boy who is 5 years old. I wondered if he would be able to understand the information, but it was put across very well and the cards which the trainers use are very simple. Best of all though all the children that were there were enjoying it!”
Ed Balls, Former MP and Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families
"Increasing promotion of health and participation in activity forms a key part of our work to tackle obesity, with opportunities for children and families to exercise together being particularly useful. I am encouraged by Let's Get Healthy's determination and action based approach."
Liz McColgan, OBE, Silver and Gold Medalist and Ambassador for Let's Get Healthy
"As a family we all need to keep active and eat healthily, both parents and kids. So instead of encouraging our kids to do the right things, why don’t we as parents join them and live happier and healthier lives together."
Professor Jim McKenna, Professor of Physical Activity and Health - Leeds Metropolitan University
"For the first time someone is engaging schools, communities and employers in the quest to increase physical activity. Being located in the neighbourhoods where young people live is key to achieving this goal. We are excited about the massive potential of this programme and for us to conduct research within it to show how to improve the well-being and lives of young people."
Gaynor Faye, Winner Dancing on Ice 2006 and actress
"We’ve become a nation of play stations, X boxes and computers! Let's Get Healthy is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and get not only our kids but ourselves active and healthy. I love the fact that it’s a mobile community so it comes to you! Plus education starts with kids, so teaching them how to get active and healthy should be at the top of the agenda."
Andy Smith, Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health - Leeds Metropolitan University
"Let's Get Healthy is a refreshing change - physical activity going to the community rather than the community having to go to find physical activity."
Feedback from some of the learners on our community health champion programme
"We have learned what a healthy plate should be made up of. We’ve also looked at different foods and drinks to see how many calories and sugars were in them. I have changed in many ways, the main thing is the alcohol consumption. I feel a lot healthier and happy within myself."
"Giving the bairns fruit shoots instead of pop, I also look at every item in the supermarket. I count the number of units of alcohol that friends drink."
"I’ve learned that physical activity doesn’t mean having to go to the gym."
"I’ve now looked in great detail at what myself and family are eating. Our weekly shopping has changed dramatically."
