About This Project

Shared Intelligence supported the delivery and dissemination of learning from the Childhood Obesity Trailblazer Programme (COTP). This three-year DHSC-funded programme supported cross-sector action to tackle childhood obesity in Birmingham, Bradford, Lewisham, Nottinghamshire and Pennine Lancashire.

As the delivery support partner for the learning network, Si captured and disseminated learning across the Trailblazers and wider sector. Si led learning and reflections sessions with individual Trailblazers, and designed and facilitated Trailblazer learning events and national assemblies. Si produced case studies, learning notes and blogs to capture specific themes and areas of learning including ‘action in two tier areas’, ‘engaging business’ and ‘hearing the young person’s voice’.

In addition to this national role, Si supported the local delivery of the Nottinghamshire and Lewisham Trailblazers. This provided deeper insights into the practicalities of using local authority levers to tackle this complex health issue and developing relationships and partnerships across a place. The Nottinghamshire Trailblazer was focused on taking a whole systems approach to tackling the early years food environment. Si supported the establishment of a community of practice for early years professionals, designed and delivered webinars to promote their Healthy Start scheme, and supported delivery of a Healthier@Home Meal Kit pilot.

The London Borough of Lewisham commissioned Si to support the development of health promotion messages that were co-produced by community organisations and residents and marketed across the borough. Si, working with partners, also supported the development of a logo to represent Lewisham’s wider whole systems work on obesity, as well as developing principles to ensure healthy eating resources can support Lewisham’s diverse communities.