Health hacks
Preventing health inequalities in young people

Health Hacks, launched in 2024 is a education initiative built by members of Royal Orthopaedic Charity. The intiative works with Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Staff members and school workers to empower young people to take control of their own health and wellbeing by educating them about bones and muscles and providing practical tools to maintain healthier lifestyles.  

Head of Charity, Ali Sprason, commented: “ROC is dedicated to promoting positive health choices for young people and families through programmes like Health Hacks. The children’s enthusiasm and engagement throughout each phase of the programme has been inspiring, making the organisation of Health Hacks even more meaningful. I’m delighted by the support and involvement of their families and the school. We’ve received such lovely comments from pupils and we’re so excited to share the programme’s success with other schools.” 

  • Phase 1

     A workshop held at the school involved focused on good bone and joint health and overall wellbeing.

  • Phase 2

    A four-week community task where students shared what they learned from phase one with their families to encourage healthier lifestyles at home.  

  • Phase 3

    An interactive visit to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, where they had the chance to explore different healthcare careers and understand what it’s like to work in a hospital.  

Health hacks works!

Pupils took part in a well-being survey before and after participating in Health Hacks. Since completing the programme, the average happiness score increased by 9% and the average diet healthiness score improved by 15%, based on a 1–5 well-being scale. To participate in the programme, schools should send expressions of interest to roc@nhs.net.  

ROC are delighted with the feedback given from sessions and will be continuing to work with schools within Birmingham to support the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital’s aim to help reduce health inequalities across the midlands.

Real feedback:

“Health hacks helped me improve my diet”

“Health hacks inspired me to exercise more”

“Health hacks made me realise the importance of being healthy”

“I enjoyed the Health Hacks workshop it was fun to learn about our body and how to help it, and when I do my plan I feel better”

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    If you are interested in becoming the next school in our health hacks diary, contact the Charity team on roc@nhs.net

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