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Keep Well, Keep Moving

Eating well and regularly exercising is really important both your mental and physical health. In Barnsley, there's lots of support available. 

In this section, you'll find local services and national websites to help you and your child keep well.

Veg Power

🥦 Are you finding it tricky to get your kids to enjoy eating their vegetables? You're not alone!

🥕 We know that getting little ones excited about healthy foods can be a real challenge. But don’t worry, Veg Power has got you covered with fun, practical, and science-backed tips that can help make veggies a bigger hit at mealtimes.

Simply Veg: If you're struggling to get your kids to eat vegetables, this guide offers simple strategies to make veggies more appealing and enjoyable for your family. From clever cooking techniques to fun food presentation ideas, it’s packed with solutions that really work.

Understanding Vegetables & Engaging Kids with Veggies: Ever wondered why certain veggies are harder for kids to love? This resource breaks it down for you and offers creative ways to engage your children with a variety of vegetables—whether it’s through interactive learning or hands-on cooking.

NHS Better Health

NHS Better Health has lots of useful guides and online tools to help you to:

  • Lose weight 
  • Get active
  • Quit smoking 
  • Drink less alcohol 

Find out more:

Visit the website: NHS Better Health 

Help to stop smoking

Yorkshire Smokefree provides expert NHS advice and support for anyone who wants to stop smoking.

Their advisors will help you find the best way to quit and are available face-to-face, online and phone services for support.

Find out more:
Visit the Yorkshire Smokefree website
Ring 0330 660 1166

You can find more information about stopping smoking on the BMBC website here 

Help to cut down or stop drinking

Your GP is a good place to start if you're concerned about the amount of alcohol you're drinking. Support is also available through Barnsley Recovery Steps drug and alcohol services. You can refer yourself or speak to a health professional and ask them for a referral 

Find out more:
Ring 01226 779066
Email: brs.referrals@humankindcharity.org.uk

What's Your Move?

What's Your Move helps Barnsley people to become more active for good physical and mental health. There's something for all of us out there that will help us move more! 

Find out more: 

Visit the What's Your Move website 

Search for NHS services near you



Great Childhoods Ambition

Explore what’s possible for children, young people and families in Barnsley. 

Barnsley's Great Childhoods Ambition 

Barnsley Children's University

As part of our Great Childhoods Ambition, we've partnered up with the Children’s University Trust to launch the Barnsley Children’s University.

Click here to find out more 

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Armed Forces Families

Find valuable information and support for our Armed Forces community and families at Armed Forces Barnsley.

Be part of something BIG

Working with small children is a big deal.

It’s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life.

Find a job in childcare

Neighbouring Family Hub & Start For Life Offers

If you live outside the Barnsley area, contact your local Family Hub, or Children's Services for details about programs available in your community.