The Ealing Healthy Weight Team are part of the Central London Community Healthcare Trust Ealing 0-19 Service and are dedicated to helping children and teenagers achieve and maintain a healthy weight through our engaging programs, ALFIE and Teen Thrive. Our services are designed to support families in making positive lifestyle changes together.
ALFIE (Active Living Fun Food in Ealing)
This program is for children aged 5-13 who have been identified as above a healthy weight. This multi-component program focuses on:
- Nutrition: Interactive workshops on healthy eating, including food groups, portion sizes, and label reading.
- Physical Activity: Fun and engaging activities such as multi-sports, Junior Gym, and HIIT classes to improve fitness and build confidence.
- Family Involvement: Encouraging the whole family to create healthier habits together.
All programs are free for eligible families and require a parent or guardian to accompany children for the duration of sessions
Teen Thrive (The Wellness Initiatives)
This program supports teenagers aged 14-18 who are looking to adopt healthier habits. Some of our programs include:
- Group Workshops on nutrition for teenagers to understand the basics of a balanced diet, mindfulness with food, understanding emotional triggers, and improving body image.
- 1-to-1 clinics to discuss health goals and weight management and ask any questions they may have.
We currently have spaces on all our programmes. You are able to refer families to us directly and/or families can refer themselves on.
Timetables
We offer programs at various times and locations throughout the borough. Scan here to check out our current programme timetable
Eligibility and How to Join
Our programs are available for children and young people who:
• Are above the 91st centile for weight (https://www.nhs.uk/bmi).
• Live, have a GP, or go to school in Ealing.
To join our next programme or to request a call back to learn more information scan the QR code below
Or contact us via email clcht.ealinghealth4life@nhs.net with your child’s name, date of birth and NHS number.
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