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English Local Networks

Barnsley Food Network

The Barnsley Food Network was set up in July 2005 for people working on food projects or interested in the food issues of the people of Barnsley. Overall it is hoped that the network will raise the profile of food issues and how they impact on the health and regeneration of the borough, strengthening links between local food projects with local food producers and businesses.

East Midlands Physical Activity Network

The Network aims to lobby local, regional and national organisations to raise the profile of the physical activity agenda and act as the voice for the East Midlands. It brings together professionals working in physical activity and health in order to improve and co-ordinate service delivery and professional development.

North West Health and Physical Activity Forum

The North West Health and Physical Activity Forum is the largest and longest running network of physical activity specialists in the UK. It is a voluntary organisation based in the North West of England which aims

• to share good practice in physical activity and to liaise and inform relevant groups where appropriate 
• to promote a networking opportunity for those working within health and physical activity 
• to advocate for a greater emphasis on physical activity within local, regional and national strategies.

North West Food and Health Task Force

The North West Food & Health Task Force was established to identify, address and improve food and health issues across the region. It aims to develop and support the implementation of policies aimed at improving patterns of dietary behaviour with a particular focus on improving health, reducing nutritional inequalities, supporting the local food economy and improving standards in food safety and food quality in the region.

The North West Framework for Achieving Healthy Weight for Children and
Families was launched on 6 February 2008.  A copy can be found at
www.nwph.net/nwpho/publications/forms/dispform.aspx?ID=174.

An impact assessment of the North West Food and Health Action Plan was undertaken in November 2008.

Physical Activity Network for the West Midlands

The Network aims to share good practice, provide increased networking opportunities in the West Midlands to support the emerging physical activity agendas and encourage the development of local networks and partnerships.
The development of the Network is one of the nine improving health and well being objectives detailed in the Regional Sports Plan.

South West of England Healthy Weight for Children Hub

The Healthy Weight for Children Hub is part of a larger programme of work, 'Targeted Interventions for Child Weight Management', which was set up in response to the increasing numbers of overweight and obese children in the South West region.

The Healthy Weight for Children Hub is an interactive information network designed to improve access to the latest available evidence and best practice in the South West. The main aims of the Hub are to: 

• raise awareness and promote healthy weight in children 
• bring people together to share experiences and enable discussion 
• provide timely and relevant resources and information.

The site includes a searchable database of healthy weight initiatives and research, a discussion forum, links to useful resources, information for parents and guidance on evaluating interventions, as well as the latest news and events.

Healthy Weight 4 Children December E-Newsletter
The December 2009 Newsletter provides a good summary and update of the work going on in the South West of England.