Kathryn Troy Goddard

17/09/2025

The past year has been very busy. I have worked alongside some really inspirational people, all of whom are as passionate as me about supporting families with healthy lifestyle choices.

Last Sunday FNHC, Health Improvement Team celebrated coming third at the Jersey Charity Awards. Our team lead Julia, was nominated by one of the parents who benefited from the course we ran.

It was a wonderful event held at Government House. The marquee was full of amazing people, doing great work, supporting others.

It was a priviledge to work with families and I am very grateful to have been a part of it.

Now, it is time to get back to doing more of what I love and focusing on my clients. More news on that will follow soon. Firstly, I am moving to a new home, which is all very exciting.

Until next time, stay healthy, stay happy.

Kathryn

🎉 FNHC Celebrates Success at the Jersey Charity Awards! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that FNHC's Childhood Health Improvement Pilot Project (CHIPP), funded by the Jersey Community Foundation, was recognised at the Jersey Charity Awards last Sunday!

CHIPP is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling childhood obesity and health inequalities in Jersey. As part of this work, FNHC introduced the evidence-based HENRY (Health, Exercise, and Nutrition for the Really Young) programme to support parents of children aged 0–12 in making sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes.

We are incredibly proud that the HENRY Programme team was awarded 3rd place in the Outstanding Achievement Award for Large Charities. 🎖️

A huge thank you to everyone involved — this recognition is a testament to your passion, hard work, and dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of children and families across Jersey.

Many thanks to the Association of Jersey Charities for a lovely afternoon 🫶🫶

25/08/2025

For decades, the appendix was dismissed as a pointless evolutionary leftover, often removed without hesitation. But new research from Duke University reveals it’s anything but useless. The appendix contains more than 200 million neurons, exceeding those in the spinal cord, and plays a crucial role in the gut-brain connection. Acting as a reservoir for beneficial bacteria, it helps restore the microbiome after illness while also regulating immune responses. Scientists now suspect it functions like a “second brain” in the gut, directly communicating with the nervous system. With this growing evidence, some hospitals are reconsidering routine removal in mild cases, recognizing the appendix as a vital guardian of digestive and immune health.