Resource Hub

• Leicestershire Partnership: more information about how to be seen by a dietician and the referral process.

• Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service: provide information, support and signposting for carers and the public across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland call 0116 222 7170.

• Ben Support for Life: You can chat with us online or call our helpline for physical health and wellbeing. It's free & confidential. Our helpline team are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm. Call - 08081 311 333, email - supportservices@ben.org.uk or chat online.

The Leicestershire Healthy Schools Team have created guidance to support schools to develop their own Food & Healthy Eating Policy. Please find the document below

• Public Health England: guidance on food teaching in primary schools see below.

• Allergy Guidance for schools: practical advice and resources to help schools manage allergy risks.

• School food: guidance for governors guiding them on how to create and embed a great school food culture within schools.

• Guidance for schools, a practical guide: about food standards to help develop healthy eating habits amongst young people.

• Food Standards Agency: A good home food fact checker providing information on how to store certain foods and answers household food safety questions.

• School Food Matters: Regular updates about food in schools, information about fruit and veg consumption and obesity.

• Allergy Guidance for schools: practical advice and resources to help schools manage allergy risks.