Healthy Food and Active Places South East Pledge

Join a Growing Movement for Healthier Communities

The Healthy Food and Active Places South East Pledge is a shared commitment to creating a healthier, fairer South East where everyone has access to nutritious food, opportunities to be physically active, and environments that support healthy living.

Developed through collaboration across the region, the pledge is led by the Healthy Weight and Physical Activity South East Network, with support from the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) South East.

The pledge provides organisations with a practical framework to demonstrate leadership, drive positive change, and contribute to improving health outcomes for local communities.

Who Can Get Involved?

Organisations of all sizes and sectors across the South East are encouraged to participate, and can include but are not limited to:

• Local authorities
• Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
• NHS trusts
• Voluntary and community sector organisations
• Educational settings
• Care homes
• Businesses and employers

By signing the pledge, organisations become part of a regional network committed to reducing health inequalities and supporting healthier lifestyles.

Five Priority Areas for Action

Organisations can choose to focus on one or more of the pledge’s priority areas:

• Supporting Children and Young People – giving every child the best start in life by promoting healthy weight and physical activity from early years through to adulthood.
• Equitable Access to Services – ensuring that healthy weight support and related services are accessible, inclusive, and available to all who need them.
• Healthier Food Environments – creating environments that make healthy, affordable food choices easier for everyone.
• Active Communities – encouraging physical activity and active travel throughout the life course while reducing inactivity.
• Reducing Weight Stigma – challenging stigma and discrimination relating to weight and body image to foster inclusive and supportive communities.

Benefits of Signing the Pledge

Organisations that join the pledge gain access to:

• A region-wide network of partners and practitioners
• Opportunities for collaboration and shared learning
• Practical tools and resources to support local action
• A platform to showcase their commitment to improving public health
• Shared momentum in addressing health inequalities across the South East

Together, pledge organisations are helping to create healthier places where people can thrive.

Find Out More

To learn more about the Healthy Food and Active Places South East Pledge, please contact ohidsebst@dhsc.gov.uk, quoting “Healthy Food and Active Places South East Pledge”.

You can also access the support pack via the Healthy Food, Active Places – South East Pledge page on NHS Futures (NHS Futures access required).