Frequently asked questions
No. Measurements happen privately, with a practitioner, and never as a group activity.
No. It's family habits: food, activity, sleep and confidence. Children are never given restriction-based targets.
Yes — it's a family programme, and the evidence says that's what works. Sessions are built for you to do together.
4–17, with content adapted by age group. Junior PARS (Greater Manchester) runs for ages 5–17.
Tell us at referral — sessions adapt, and our specialist dietitians support selective eating and sensory needs.
Yes — what's shared in the group stays there, and your data is handled under NHS information governance standards.
Maintenance support: the app, drop-ins, and check-ins. Weight management is a long game and we don't disappear at week 12.




