Children admitted to Skaraborg Hospital get the chance to exercise and have fun every week with other children, healthcare staff, Friskis leaders, guardians or other relatives.
Here, children are supported in daring, wanting and being able to be active - in a safe and encouraging environment. The healthcare staff in the weight management and diabetes team emphasize how valuable it is to meet the children and their guardians outside the hospital environment. Being involved when the children are active - instead of just talking about it - makes a big difference.
This great collaboration between the weight health and diabetes team at Skaraborg Hospital, Friskis & Svettis Lidköping, Make a Move and RF-SISU Västra Götaland is making a real difference.
Below are some of the positive impacts that health professionals have seen thanks to the initiative. Want to hear more? Take a look at the video!
- Joy in children
- Rapid motor development
- Other types of conversations with children and guardians.
- Physical activity in practice where you can provide support in practice - instead of just talking about it
