Change4Life's new term of clubs are running, 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 about the clubs at www.family-action.org.uk/change4lifeservice, and there is an online registration/referral form for families and professionals here.
Ages 0-1 + Parents/Carers
• Mondays 1 June – 29 June. 10am – 11am. Clare Gardens Children’s Centre, 349 Westbourne Park Road, London W11 1EG (RBKC residents only)
• Wednesdays 3 June – 1 July. 10am – 11am. Bessborough Family Hub, 1 Bessborough Street, London SW1V 2JD
What is covered:
Week 1: Welcome & Registration • Course Overview
Week 2: Starting Solids • Baby Readiness • Allergens & Milk Feeds
Week 3: Expanding Foods • Meals & Portions • Allergies • Tummy Time
Week 4: Baby Supplements • Oral Health • Sleep & Daily Routines
Week 5: Smart Food Choices • Parent Wellbeing • Recap & Support
Ages 1-4 + Parents/Carers
• Tuesdays 2 June – 30 June. 10am – 11am. The Brunel Happy Hub, Brunel Estate, Westbourne Park Road, London W2 5UZ
• Wednesdays 3 June – 1 July. 1.30pm – 2.30pm. The Dalgarno Trust, 1 Webb Close, London W10 5QB
What is covered:
Week 1: Welcome & Registration • Course Overview
Week 2: Nutrition basics – food groups & physical activity ideas
Week 3: Introducing new foods, healthy plates and picky eating
Week 4: Supplements, food labels & oral health
Week 5: Sleep routines & ongoing support
Kid’s Clubs (5-11 + parent/carer)
• Tuesdays 2 June – 30 June. 3.30pm – 5pm. St Johns Wood Primary, Lower Site, Marlborough Hill, London NW8 0NH (Closed group – St Johns Wood Primary students only)
• Thursdays 4 June – 2 July. 4pm – 5.30pm. Bay20 Community Centre, 71 St Marks Road, London W10 6JG
• Saturdays 6 – 20 June. 11am – 1pm. Lilestone Street Community Hub. 4 Lilestone St reet, London NW8 8SU
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, contact us if you would like to get involved
• 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)