The upcoming term of free Change4Life Clubs for local children and families in Kensington, Chelsea, and Westminster are open to any child (with accompanying parent/carer), young person or expectant parent who lives, attends a state-funded school or children’s centre, or is registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster.
Clubs cover a range of health-related topics including healthier eating (including starting solid food for under 1s), increasing physical activity, caring for emotional wellbeing, oral health and getting a good night’s sleep in a fun, welcoming, inclusive and age-appropriate manner, including making food in each session, with participants given an ingredients pack of food or a food/physical activity related item to take home every week.
Families can find out more at www.family-action.org.uk/change4lifeservice, and there is an online registration/referral form for families and professionals here: Change4Life Clubs & Coaching Registration Form.
Or watch this video showcase of what families can expect from the clubs’ provision: Change4Life clubs for families.
Other Free Services
In addition to the clubs, the Change4Life Service has a wide offer of free support for local families and the organisations who work with them. Please email [email protected] or visit www.family-action.org.uk/change4lifeservice if you would like further information.
• 1:1 family coaching for children and young people aged 5-19 (up to 25 for young disabled and young people with a special educational need) who are on or above the 91st BMI centile for their age
• Ward-focussed Neighbourhood Projects
• Workshops for parents/carers, children and young people
• Staff/volunteer training on a range of health-related topics
• Nutrition and physical activity advice service for local organisations
• Change4Life Awards and grants (up to £1,000)