Why it Matters
Good Food, Good Moves is a pilot initiative focused on improving nutrition, weight, mealtime engagement and overall health outcomes for people living with a learning disability. The pilot currently supports individuals living in residential care settings across Essex. The team is uniquely made up of a learning disability dietitian, a health and wellbeing mentor specialising in education and teaching around cooking, and a Sport for Confidence occupational therapist.
People with a learning disability are at increased risk of poor nutrition, weight management challenges and secondary health conditions, which can impact quality of life and life expectancy.
Good Food, Good Moves addresses these challenges through practical, accessible support.
About the Pilot
Launched in July 2025, Good Food, Good Moves is currently being delivered across Essex. The pilot includes face-to-face training sessions, practical ‘in-house’ learning and ongoing support. There has been strong engagement from carers and individuals living with a learning disability. To date, over 200 care homes across Essex have been contacted, with more than 9 training sessions offered across the county.
Our Aims
How We Support Change
Good Food, Good Moves provides practical, easy-to-use guidance, tips, and tools to support healthier food choices and mealtimes.
This includes teaching around healthy snacks, portion control, capacity, workplace barriers, and the use of nudging and grading techniques. The programme builds confidence for both carers and individuals living with a learning disability, while encouraging positive, inclusive, and enjoyable mealtime experiences.
Resources
Looking for more? Explore our range of free resources, activities and guides designed to support healthier, more active lifestyles.
Good Food Good Moves Recipe Book
Download our cookbook, created for the learning disability community, with simple and accessible recipes for individuals, carers and family members to enjoy.
Additional Resources
You can download additional Good Food, Good Moves resources at the link below.
Summer of Fun: World Cup Activity Book
Download our free World Cup Summer of Fun activity book, packed with football-inspired games and inclusive activities that build confidence, support wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
Summer of Fun: Wimbledon Activity Book
Download our free Wimbledon Summer of Fun activity book, filled with tennis-inspired games, challenges and inclusive activities that build confidence, support wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
Good Food Good Moves Evaluation Report – July 2026
The report highlights the impact of the programme, celebrating what has been achieved while sharing key insights and learning that will help shape future work. If you’d like to get involved or would like more information about the programme, please contact victoriachesterman@sportforconfidence.com.
Read the report here
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