Family and later life
Calculators for the whole household, including children's bedtimes, activity for older adults and tools for carers.
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Child sleep calculator
How much sleep children and teenagers need at each age, and a bedtime that fits around the school run.
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The four family and later life calculators that get the most use.
Children's sleep
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Children and teens
Sleep, school walks and family meals.
5 calculators5 in the new design
Older adults
Balance, strength and staying active.
8 calculators8 in the new design
- Activity for older adultsYour week against the guidelines for over 65s.Open
- Falls at home checklistHome fixes and things to raise.Open
- Chair exercise timerThe NHS sitting routine, timed for you.Open
- Gentle walking planYour walking, a few minutes more each week.Open
- Wheelchair push energyEnergy used wheeling, for wheelchair users.Open
- Healthy ageFour habits, and the checks for your age.Open
- Retirement fitness planYour plan from now to retirement.Open
- Grandparent play energyEnergy used at play, for your age.Open
Carers and access
Carer time, routes and inclusive activity.
5 calculators5 in the new design
- Medicine reminder scheduleReminder times that fit your day.Open
- Carer time budgetYour week as a carer, hour by hour.Open
- Accessible route timeYour route time, rests included.Open
- Inclusive fitness sessionA session built around how you move.Open
- Accessible activity goalsYour week, planned around how you feel.Open
Men's health and reminders
Checks and appointments worth remembering.
5 calculators5 in the new design
Good to know
Where the numbers come from
About these numbers
Guidance, not a diagnosis
Children aged 5 to 18 are advised to be active for an average of 60 minutes a day. Older adults are encouraged to do strength and balance work on 2 days a week, alongside 150 minutes of moderate activity.
Sources
Where we get them
- NHSHealth A to Z and the NHS BMI calculator
- NICE NG246Overweight and obesity guideline, 2025
- UK Chief Medical OfficersPhysical activity and alcohol guidelines
- SACNScientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition
Last checked 21 October 2026. Each calculator lists its own sources too.
Help
Help for the whole family
Your health visitor, school nurse or GP can help with children's sleep, growth and health. For older relatives, a GP can arrange a falls check. Carers UK offers free advice if you look after someone.